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PDC90017 - Conducting a Project Feasibility Study

Course Details

Course Summary

In the world of Project Management, projects are first and foremost seen as investments of time and resources in order to achieve a specific goal. This goal may be financial, social, environmental, or a combination of any of these. As with all investments, stakeholders require some degree of certainty about the outcome through the completion of a project feasibility study.

This micro-credential explores the creation and use of a project feasibility study to justify a new project and, if approved, inform the proposed project plan. A feasibility study is essential to becoming aware of any potential problems, issues or obstacles that may occur when implementing a project. A feasibility study enables the initial, ongoing, and final assessment of the viability of a project.

This micro-credential is recommended before undertaking the series in project management. 

This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared on social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio. A digital badge is an indicator of accomplishment or skill that can be displayed, accessed, and verified online.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

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

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements to enroll in this course; however, it is relevant to anyone who would like to complete studies in this field in a flexible and self-paced environment.

Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student. 

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply

For direct access to the micro-credential, visit the micro-credential page at Fundamentals of Risk Management for Managers and Supervisors  

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Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
  • Education and Humanities
  • Engineering and Built Environment
  • Health
  • Information Technology and Digital Media
  • Mining and Energy
  • Science and Environment
  • Transport and Safety Sciences
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • Automotive
  • Automotive Engineering and Technology
  • Banking and Finance
  • Building and Construction
  • Business Services
  • Drilling
  • Education Support
  • Engineering
  • Food Processing
  • Forest Industries
  • General Education and Training
  • Hospitality
  • Information Technology
  • Mining
  • Process/Manufact Food
  • Property
  • Public Sector
  • Religion
  • Tourism
  • Transport and Warehousing
  • Wholesale and Retail

Admission Codes

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

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Course Structures

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.

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Micro-credential

4 hours online self-paced learning.

  • Online
No units are associated with this course


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
Online Quiz(zes)
Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Outline the use of a feasibility study in deriving a project plan
  2. Explain the process of conducting a feasibility study
  3. Reflect on case study examples in which an analysis of a feasibility study has been undertaken to determine the viability of a project proposal.

Assessment: 

Online quiz(zes)

Award type:

Digital badge and certificate via Credly.

Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio. 

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