BSB50820 - Diploma of Project Management

Version Effective: 1st of January, 2026

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.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

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 $7,092.00 (2026)
Fee for service per unit $591.00 (2026)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $444.00 (2026)
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
ONLINE

Expected duration for full-time:

This course is delivered online for a period of 49 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.

  • 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.

Expected duration for part-time:

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.

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
BSBPMG531 Manage project time More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG533 Manage project cost 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
BSBPMG534 Manage project human resources More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG532 Manage project quality More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG540 Manage project integration More Information Training.gov Details
Elective units
BSBPMG537 Manage project procurement More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 BSBPMG530 - Manage project scope
2 BSBPMG531 - Manage project time
3 BSBPMG533 - Manage project cost
4 BSBPMG536 - Manage project risk
5 BSBPMG535 - Manage project information and communication
6 BSBPMG534 - Manage project human resources
7 BSBPMG537 - Manage project procurement
8 BSBPMG532 - Manage project quality
9 BSBPMG538 - Manage project stakeholder engagement
10 BSBPMG540 - Manage project integration
11 BSBLDR601 - Lead and manage organisational change
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

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

Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

ONLINE
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
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October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time
RPL

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

ONLINE
Online
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March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
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June: Full Time/Part Time
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August: Full Time/Part Time
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November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time
RPL

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

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
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time
RPL

Domestic 2026 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
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