Project Manager

Project Managers oversee projects and are responsible for ensuring a project meets all its objectives, milestones, deliverables, and compliance responsibilities. They direct the entire project team as well as manage the output of contractors and work groups.

As a Project Manager you could be chairing a meeting of the project team, meeting with a key supplier or work contractor, selecting and allocating resources to different work teams, or discussing a progress report with the company CEO.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $143,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a project manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management

Online
12 months
$0 - $4,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Project Management (Digital): Elevate

Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Bachelor of Applied Business (Management)

Online
24 months
$58,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Business Administration (Innovation and Leadership)

Online
12 months
$57,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Certified Project Management Professional

Online
3 months
$5,499
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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BSB60720

Advanced Diploma of Program Management

Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 30 months
$0 - $21,750
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma of Project Management or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma of Project Management or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Strategy

Online
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Graduate Certificate in Management

Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 12 months
$0 - $16,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 12 months
$0 - $33,064
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

What can you do with a Diploma of Project Management?

12th November 2019)

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Project Management Practice?

4th February 2020)

The Power Of Delegation

1st June 2019)