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BSB50820 - Diploma of Project Management

Course Details

Course Summary

This course is suitable for individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge in their work environment, or who wish to move into a project leadership and management role. Successful completion will equip students with a sound theoretical knowledge base; and a range of specialised technical and managerial competencies to initiate, plan, execute and evaluate their own work and/or the work of others to achieve project objectives.

The delivery is online with a specific sequence of units, comprising of 8 core and 4 elective units.  It is a requirement of this course that you follow the designated sequence listed in the Course Structure tab. New students must enrol into BSBPMG530 unit before attempting the remaining units.

Entry Requirements

CQUniversity requirement - Completion of BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.

CQUniversity recommendation of 18 years of age with either completion of Year 12 or equivalent, access to a computer, Internet and intermediate computer skills.

CQUniversity recommendation of project management experience or currently working within the Project Management sector.

 

VET Student Loan Information

VET Student Loans may be available for eligible students in approved Diploma level qualifications. The loan can be used towards Tuition Fees only and does not cover additional expenses such as textbooks, uniforms, equipment, travel, tools, and accommodation or general living expenses. Loan limits or caps may apply for some eligible courses and where a loan limit is reached for a course, students may be required to pay upfront for any remaining units.

For more information or to check your eligibility for a VET Student Loan, please visit our VET Student Loans webpage or contact us .

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $6,816.00 (2025)
Fee for service per unit $568.00 (2025)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $426.00 (2025)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
Skill Area
  • Business Services
AQF Level Level 5: Diploma

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Possible job outcomes could include (but not limited to): Project Manager/Coordinator or Administrator, Events Manager/Coordinator or Administrator, Team leader/Coordinator or Manager, Scheduler, Planner, Procurement officer, Stakeholder Liaison Officer and Change manager. These possible outcomes can be applied across various industries.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 8 core units
  2. Complete 4 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
ONLINE

This course is delivered online for a period of 72 weeks, the units are structured to support the student to reach the outcome of the course. It may be possible for the student to complete the course sooner if they are deemed competent.

Students must follow the sequence outlined in the course planner.

  • Part time students enrol into one unit at a time.
  • Full time students enrol into two units at a time in the same study period.

It is strongly recommended that students refrain from pre-enrolling into subsequent units until approval has been provided by the teaching team. 

Students must complete all components of the assessment tasks within the course to be deemed competent.

  • Online
Core units
BSBPMG530 Manage project scope More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG533 Manage project cost More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG531 Manage project time More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG540 Manage project integration More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG534 Manage project human resources More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG532 Manage project quality More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG536 Manage project risk More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG535 Manage project information and communication More Information Training.gov Details
Elective units
BSBPMG537 Manage project procurement More Information Training.gov Details
BSBOPS501 Manage business resources More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 BSBPMG530 - Manage project scope
2 BSBPMG533 - Manage project cost
3 BSBPMG531 - Manage project time
4 BSBPMG540 - Manage project integration
5 BSBPMG534 - Manage project human resources
6 BSBPMG537 - Manage project procurement
7 BSBOPS501 - Manage business resources
8 BSBPMG532 - Manage project quality
9 BSBPMG536 - Manage project risk
10 BSBPMG535 - Manage project information and communication
11 BSBPMG538 - Manage project stakeholder engagement
12 BSBCMM511 - Communicate with influence


RPL

RPL ONLY

  • RPL/RCC/Credit
CORE UNITS

RPL only.
BSBPMG533 Manage project cost More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG534 Manage project human resources More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG531 Manage project time More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG532 Manage project quality More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG536 Manage project risk More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG535 Manage project information and communication More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG530 Manage project scope More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG540 Manage project integration More Information Training.gov Details
ELECTIVES

RPL only.
BSBLDR522 Manage people performance More Information Training.gov Details
BSBFIN601 Manage organisational finances More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG539 Manage project governance More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness More Information Training.gov Details
BSBOPS501 Manage business resources More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG537 Manage project procurement More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
BSBPMG533 Manage project cost
BSBPMG534 Manage project human resources
BSBPMG531 Manage project time
BSBPMG532 Manage project quality
BSBPMG536 Manage project risk
BSBPMG535 Manage project information and communication
BSBPMG530 Manage project scope
BSBPMG540 Manage project integration
BSBLDR522 Manage people performance
BSBFIN601 Manage organisational finances
BSBPMG539 Manage project governance
BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
BSBOPS501 Manage business resources
BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement
BSBPMG537 Manage project procurement
BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2022 Availabilities

ONLINE

Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

RPL

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

ONLINE

Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

RPL

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

ONLINE

Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time

RPL

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2025 Availabilities

ONLINE

Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

RPL

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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