Graduate Certificate in Project Management

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management provides a dynamic learning environment which will introduce you to the study of project management for application within the IT industry.

This program will provide you with a foundation to further develop the skills and knowledge required to progress within the IT industry or diversify your professional practice and/or undertake further study.This program emphasises the application of theoretical knowledge to practice.

The progam is delivered face to face and is offered in the RMIT City Campus.

The courses delivered within the program introduce you to the specialised domains within the field of project management and include a focus on agile project management, a core requirement for the IT professional.In conjunction with the GD194 Graduate Diploma in Project Management and the MC210 Master of Project Management, this program addresses the industry need for project management specialists who are equipped to work within and adapt to the ever changing IT industry context.Graduates may pursue many professional pathways, including through supporting the management of small through to large scale IT projects across diverse sectors.Upon graduation you will be able to work as a project management professional and apply specialised knowledge acquired in the program with a focus on the information technology sector.

You will be able to perform a broad range of roles that project management entails, ranging from supporting the scoping and management of projects, through to project completion and evaluation.Upon graduation with a Graduate Diploma in Project Management you will be able to apply your capability and expertise to diverse organisations within the InformationTechnology sector.

Successful completion of this program also provides a pathway to further learning in the GD194 Graduate Diploma in Project Management or the MC210 Master of Project Management.Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Project Management program you may also be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs at RMIT University.

All courses listed may not be available each semester

Stage A of Program

Complete the following Four (4) courses:

Successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification, or a minimum of 5 years professional work experience in a related industry. Applicants with professional experience at a senior level that is less than 5 years may also be considered.

For equivalents to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country Equivalency web page on the RMIT website.

Selection tasks To have your professional experience considered you must include in your application a CV and a statement that details your experience. English language requirements A minimum of IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.

In this program you will develop the following program learning outcomes:

• Analyse, synthesise and apply complex project management theory to address industry issues, and implement new directions in project management
• Professionally communicate your ideas and strategy, justifying decision making to diverse project management and organisational stakeholders
• Employ your knowledge of project management theory and recent industry developments to identify problems and formulate solutions that respond to the diverse needs of project stakeholders
• Work autonomously and/or utlise effective team work skills to plan and develop specialised project management strategy appropriate to range of organisational contexts and projects