BSB50820
Diploma of Project Management

Qualification: BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
Duration: 18 - 24 months

BSB50820
Diploma of Project Management

Qualification: BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
Duration: 18 - 24 months

Kick start your career in project management with a nationally recognised Diploma.

Earn a Diploma of Project Management (BSB50820) online with Swinburne Open Education. This nationally recognised diploma offers you an entry point into the project management field.

Whether you’re looking to start your career in project management, or you already work in the industry and are seeking to validate, verify and further develop your knowledge, this course equips you with the skills you need for daily work.

This course is designed to develop skills and knowledge required to plan, lead and execute projects end to end. You will learn to scope risk, budget, quality and human resources as well as an introduction to influential communication skills, meeting management, interpretation of compliance requirements and the development of complex spreadsheets.

Our flexible online study allows you to continue with your current role while you study. Enrol now to study Project Management online. Earn your Diploma with Swinburne Open Education.

This course is not available to International students.

Career outcomes

Project manager
Project team leader
Project management coordinator

Course code: BSB50820

Delivery mode: Online

Course duration: 18- 24months

Qualification: Diploma

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.

Why study the Diploma in Project Management with Swinburne Open Ed?

Backed by Swinburne University of Technology

Let the Swinburne brand take your career further. With Swinburne University of Technology on your resume you will earn serious respect from your colleagues and make your CV stand out.

Backed by the Australian Institute of Project Management

The Swinburne Open Ed Diploma of Project Management is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management, meaning on completion you can gain Certified Practising Project Practitioner (CPPP) level of certification.*

Backed by Grow with Google

Enrol in the Diploma of Project Management this month and receive complementary enrolment in the Google Project Management: Professional Certificate. This certificate will further accelerate your Project Management career with practical knowledge linked to one of the world's most respected brands.

Backed by Swinburne University of Technology

Let the Swinburne brand take your career further. With Swinburne University of Technology on your resume you will earn serious respect from your colleagues and make your CV stand out.

Backed by the Australian Institute of Project Management

Backed by Grow with Google

*You will need to join AIPM at the member level and pay the recognised prior learning (RPL) fee.

Start your career in project management

75.8% Career improvement

Percentage of course graduates that started or expanded a business, landed on a new job, or skilled up for a promotion or pay raise.

28.7% Manager roles

Percentage of course graduates working in manager roles

$76,000 Salary

The middle of the range of salary earned of course graduates starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.

75.8% Career improvement

Percentage of course graduates that started or expanded a business, landed on a new job, or skilled up for a promotion or pay raise.

28.7% Manager roles

Percentage of course graduates working in manager roles

$76,000 Salary

The middle of the range of salary earned of course graduates starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.

Source: Statistics from My Skills (accessed on 13 October 2022) are for course graduates of the Diploma of Project Management.

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Online course modules

Once you have enrolled in this course, you can access our online platform and start with the first module. You will need to complete a module and then the next module becomes available to you.

This online course contains 13 online modules, which have been designed to cover the following units of competency, including 8 core units and 4 elective units. This project management course contains an introductory module.

Expand units below, to get an understanding of topics and objectives.

BSBPMG530

BSBPMG530 Manage project scope

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and manage project scope. It involves obtaining project authorisation, developing a scope management plan, and managing the application of project scope controls.

BSBPMG531

BSBPMG531 Manage project time

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage time during projects. It involves determining and implementing the project schedule and assessing time management outcomes.

BSBPMG532

BSBPMG532 Manage project quality

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage quality within projects. It involves determining quality requirements, implementing quality control and assurance processes, and using review and evaluation to make quality improvements in current and future projects.

BSBPMG533

BSBPMG533 Manage project cost

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, analyse and refine project costs to produce a budget, and to use this budget as the principal mechanism to control project cost.

BSBPMG534

BSBPMG534 Manage project human resources

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage human resources related to projects. It involves planning for human resources, implementing personnel training and development, and managing the project team.

BSBPMG535

BSBPMG535 Manage project information and communication

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to link people, ideas and information at all stages in the project life cycle. Project communication management ensures timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage and disposal of project information through formal structures and processes.

BSBPMG536

BSBPMG536 Manage project risk

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage risks that may impact achievement of project objectives. It involves identifying, analysing, treating and monitoring project risks, and assessing risk management outcomes.

BSBPMG540

BSBPMG540 Manage project integration

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate and balance overall project management functions and to align and track project objectives to comply with organisational goals, strategies and objectives.

BSBCMM511

BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to present and negotiate persuasively, lead and participate in meetings and make presentations to customers, clients and other key stakeholders.

BSBLDR601

BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead and manage organisational change.

BSBTEC402

BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce complex documents.

BSBTWK503

BSBTWK503 Manage meetings

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes.

Course requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this diploma project management course. However, students must be 18 years of age or above and are expected to have successfully completed Year 12 English. Where prospective learners have not successfully completed English at Year 12 level, they can demonstrate equivalency in one of the following:

Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate III level or higher; or
3 years relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.

This course is not available to International students.

The Swinburne Open modern online learning platform has been designed so that you can study online anywhere, anytime. You will need to meet the following IT requirements to use our platform for this Diploma course:

Desktop or laptop

Latest version of Chrome or Safari
Microsoft Office (2010 or higher)
Adobe PDF Reader

Mobile or tablet*

Latest version of Chrome or Safari
Latest version of Android
Latest version of iOS

* Students using a mobile or tablet will need to upload documents from a laptop or desktop or have a Dropbox account.

Eligible students may be able to access a VET Student Loan (VSL). For more details on this initiative, as well as eligibility criteria, please visit Swinburne University of Technology.

Intake dates

Study period 1
Last enrolment date: Monday 30 October, 2023
Start date: Monday 6 November, 2023
Census date: Wednesday 6 December, 2023
Finish date: Sunday 7 April, 2024
Maximum extension: Sunday 2 June, 2024

Study period 2:
Last enrolment date: Monday 15 April, 2024
Start date: Monday 22 April, 2024
Census date: Wednesday 22 May, 2024
Finish date: Sunday 22 September, 2024
Maximum extension: Sunday 17 November, 2024

Study period 3:
Last enrolment date: Monday 30 September, 2024
Start date: Monday 7 October, 2024
Census date: Wednesday 6 November, 2024
Finish date: Sunday 9 March, 2024
Maximum extension: Sunday 4 May, 2025

Study period 1
Last enrolment date: Monday 27 November, 2023
Start date: Monday 4 December 2023
Census date: Wednesday 3 January, 2024
Finish date: Sunday 5 May, 2024
Maximum extension: Sunday 30 June, 2024

Study period 2:
Last enrolment date: Monday 13 May, 2024
Start date: Monday 20 May, 2024
Census date: Wednesday 19 June, 2024
Finish date: Sunday 20 October, 2024
Maximum extension: Sunday 15 December, 2024

Study period 3:
Last enrolment date: Monday 28 October, 2024
Start date: Monday 4 November, 2024
Census date: Wednesday 4 December, 2024
Finish date: Sunday 6 April, 2025
Maximum extension: Sunday 1 June 2025

Online study FAQs

We understand you need to fit study around your busy life. Our online learning platform is designed with this in mind, so you can study on any device, anywhere, anytime.

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.

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Q. How can I access trainer support?

You can access our dedicated trainer support using your choice of communication – online chat, email, phone call, or video chat.

Q. Do you help me find a job once I graduate?

At Swinburne Open Education, it’s not only about qualifications. We know you want to get a good job when you finish your studies, and our Careers Team will help you with valuable job-hunting skills such as CV writing and interview techniques. We are here to support you every step on the way. Our job finishes when yours starts.

Q. Can I pause my study if something in my life changes?

Self-paced learning gives you the flexibility to fit study around your life. We understand life doesn’t always go to plan. You can apply for extensions for up to 6 months (3 months per extension) if needed. See more details in our full FAQs.

Q. What if the course end up not being right for me?

If you are less than half way through your enrolment period and it’s not working out, you can opt-out of the second half and reduce your course fee liability to 50% of the total course fee. Refer to the Student Agreement for full terms and conditions.

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BSB50820Diploma of Project Management

BSB50820Diploma of Project Management

Kick start your career in project management with a nationally recognised Diploma.

Career outcomes

Why study the Diploma in Project Management with Swinburne Open Ed?

Backed by Swinburne University of Technology

Backed by the Australian Institute of Project Management

Backed by Grow with Google

Backed by Swinburne University of Technology

Backed by the Australian Institute of Project Management

Backed by Grow with Google

Start your career in project management

75.8% Career improvement

28.7% Manager roles

$76,000 Salary

75.8% Career improvement

28.7% Manager roles

$76,000 Salary

Download your free online course guide

Study online with our world-class learning platform

Online course modules

Once you have enrolled in this course, you can access our online platform and start with the first module. You will need to complete a module and then the next module becomes available to you.

BSBPMG530 Manage project scope

BSBPMG531 Manage project time

BSBPMG532 Manage project quality

BSBPMG533 Manage project cost

BSBPMG534 Manage project human resources

BSBPMG535 Manage project information and communication

BSBPMG536 Manage project risk

BSBPMG540 Manage project integration

BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence

BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change

BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets

BSBTWK503 Manage meetings

Course requirements

Intake dates

Online study FAQs

Similar online courses from Swinburne Open Education

Certificate IV in Business Procurement Online

Certificate IV in Business Administration Online

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