Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Project management is recognised as a highly valued discipline in its own right.

Organisations have come to rely on specialist project managers, with excellent practical skills and theoretical knowledge, to plan and deliver projects on time, within budget and to specifications.

This certificate will introduce you to best practice project management principles and knowledge that you can then apply across a broad range of industries.

UniSA’s project management studies utilise the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK® Guide).

It is the international industry-standard approach to project management.

Please note this postgraduate qualification is offered for Australian students only.

It is offered as part of a suite of four programs (graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master(s)).

Each qualification extends to the next, so you can easily transition to a master level qualification.

If you wish to go on to further study, please consider the Graduate Diploma in Project Management, the Master of Applied Project Management or the Master of Project Management.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Project Management, an applicant must:

• hold a Bachelor degree or higher from a recognised education institution OR
• have a minimum of six years equivalent full-time professional work experience in a commercial or project management environment.

Project Management at UniSA will teach you transferable project management principles and knowledge that can be applied across a broad range of industries.

Over the course of this certificate you will learn the fundamentals and principles of project management.

For each course you study, you will need to allocate time for various classes such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Plus you will need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings and projects and contribute to online discussion forums. So as a general rule, if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate 12 – 26 hours of study when at university and 14 – 28 hours of independent study per week.

Your studies at UniSA will incorporate both practical, professionally-focused and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:

UniSA’s project management qualifications are endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), the longest-serving body for project management in Australia. With over 10,000 members they are recognised by Australian business, industry and government as the key promoter, developer and leader in project management professionalism. Students can apply for membership with AIPM and get recognition to apply for Certified Practising Project Practitioner CPPP level. AIPM offers certifications across different career stages.

Many of our lecturers are industry practitioners who apply professional practice, highly relevant industrial experiences and practical case studies to their teaching. You may also discover that most of your peers are mature professionals with considerable and continuing practical experience and insights to share. We also host regular University-wide employee master classes and employment expos, and alumni events in Australia and overseas.

Your career

With a Graduate Certificate in Project Management, you’ll be well qualified to apply for roles such as Project Officer or Project Consultant. These professionals are employed in diverse areas such as:

• information technology
• construction
• engineering
• planning
• aid
• health
• defence
• finance
• mining
• assets and facilities
• infrastructure
• biopharmaceuticals
• resources
• the arts
• government
• community development

Applying to study with us:

• go to the top of this page and make note of the SATAC code, then click Apply
• you will be redirected through to the SATAC website to continue your application

Our campuses have fantastic facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, tech zones, and areas that simulate real work environments. You’ll also find student gyms and campus sport activities to keep you active. We also offer flexible study options, with online resources available for accessing lecture recordings, virtual classrooms, library resources and learning support.

Adelaide has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation or private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages for plenty of options. If you need somewhere to live, our new student accommodation by urbanest is on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, a perfect location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.

Our student support services can make your life at university easier. We provide a full range of support services including academic and personal counselling. You can also access a range of services through our students association, USASA. When you become a UniSA student you can contact Campus Central for help with anything related to your degree. They will help you with your enrolment, ID cards, fees, timetables and any other questions you might have.

We have six campuses in metropolitan and regional areas, each with advanced facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, laboratories, and areas that simulate real work environments.