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: 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:
Online quizzes, including multiple choice and short answer questions
Portfolio of evidence
Written reports
Case studies
Video and audio role plays and demonstrations.
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
Why study Certificate IV in Leadership and Management online
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive the nationally recognised BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice, awarded by Swinburne University of Technology (RTO 3059).
Students will develop the practical skills needed to support projects across a range of industries and organisational contexts, building on existing knowledge and creating a pathway to start or grow a career in project management.
Students will learn how to support key project areas, including scope, timelines, budgeting, quality and risk, while developing effective stakeholder communication and collaboration skills.
Students will also gain experience using recognised project management tools and techniques to contribute to successful project outcomes.
With flexible online study, students can continue working while building their project management capability.
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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.
Course requirements
Start your career in project management
Source: Career outcome information from Your Career (Jan 2025).
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