Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
This nationally recognised BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice provides the skills to start or grow your career, supporting projects across a range of industries.
Course code: BSB40920
Delivery mode: Online
Course duration: 12 - 18 months (self-paced)
Qualification: Certificate IV
Eligibility: This course is not available to international students
Nationally recognised: Yes
Awarded by: Swinburne University of Technology
Assessments:
Projects
Case studies
Video role plays
Build a strong foundation in project management with a nationally recognised Certificate IV
The BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice provides a pathway into project management, equipping you with the skills to support projects across a range of industries. Whether you’re starting your career or already working in a project support role, this course helps you build and formalise your knowledge for real workplace scenarios.
You will develop practical, job-ready skills to support project scope, timelines, budgeting, quality, risk and stakeholder communication using recognised tools and techniques. These skills are in demand across industries including government, construction, IT, education and business services.
This course is designed to help you contribute effectively within project teams, with a focus on applied learning, digital collaboration and critical thinking. Maintain work-life balance with flexible online study, allowing you to continue in a current role. Enrol to study Project Management Practice online. Work towards your Certificate IV with Swinburne Open Education.
This course is not available to international students.
Skills you'll learn
Develop project management skills to support project scope, timelines, budgeting and resource planning across a range of industries
Apply project risk management and quality assurance techniques using industry-recognised tools and frameworks
Build strong stakeholder communication and team collaboration skills to support effective project delivery
Use project management software and digital tools to track progress, manage documentation and support project outcomes
Your career opportunities
Project Administrator
Contracts Officer
Quality Officer
Project Officer
Project Support Officer
Assistant Project Co-ordinator
Why study BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice online
Awarded by Swinburne University of Technology (RTO 3059)
Develop practical skills across scope, timelines, budgeting, quality, risk and stakeholder communication
Use recognised project management tools and techniques across any industry
Study 100% online - keep working while you qualify
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Online course modules
This course contains 10 online modules. The modules have been designed to cover the following units of competency, including 3 core units and 6 elective units. This course contains an introductory module.
Students who complete the Certificate IV in Project Management Practice will receive credit transfer for one unit if they progress to the Diploma of Project Management, BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment.
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use advanced-level critical thinking skills in a workplace context. This includes using methods of analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The unit applies to individuals who evaluate existing or proposed work practices. These individuals are typically responsible for reviewing or developing work processes, products or services that may be proposed or already existing.
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage business risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting. The unit applies to individuals who are working in positions of authority and who are approved to implement change across the organisation, business unit, program or project area. They may or may not have responsibility for directly supervising others.
BSBPMG420 Apply project scope management techniques
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the project’s scope by assisting with identifying its objectives, deliverables, constraints, assumptions and outcomes. It also involves applying controls once the project has commenced and contribute to reviewing the suitability of those controls. The unit applies to individuals who support project managers and other team members to apply project scope management techniques.
BSBPMG421 Apply project time management techniques
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with project scheduling activities, apply and monitor the agreed project schedule, and evaluate the effectiveness of time management for the project. The unit applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role.
BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enhance project outcomes by contributing to quality planning, applying quality policies and procedures, and contributing to continuous improvement in projects. The unit applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role.
BSBPMG423 Apply project cost management techniques
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist in producing a project budget, to monitor project expenditure and contribute to cost finalisation processes. The unit applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role.
BSBPMG425 Apply project information management and communications techniques
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a critical link between people, ideas and information at all stages in the project life cycle. It involves assisting the project team to plan communications, communicating information related to the project, and reviewing communications. The unit applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role.
BSBPMG429 Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist in managing stakeholder relationships during a project. It involves ensuring timely and appropriate involvement of key individuals, organisations and groups throughout the project. The unit applies to individuals who are project assistants working in a project support role.
Course requirements
Start your career in project management
Source: Career outcome information from Your Career (Jan 2025).
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