BSB50820 – Diploma of Project Management is aimed at equipping you with the skills and knowledge required for diverse Project Management related job roles in various contexts and industry sectors. The course covers the essential skills and knowledge required for managing small to medium-sized projects.
In this course, you will learn about the project management lifecycle and will acquire skills in the PMBOK project management knowledge areas such as management of governance, integration, stakeholders, scope, cost, time, human resources, procurement, communications, risks, and quality.
To complete this course, a total of 12 units must be completed.
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
BSBPMG539 |
Manage project governance |
BSBPMG540 |
Manage project integration |
BSBPMG535 |
Manage project information and communication |
BSBPMG538 |
Manage project stakeholder engagement |
BSBPMG530 |
Manage project scope |
BSBPMG531 |
Manage project time |
BSBPMG533 |
Manage project cost |
BSBPMG534 |
Manage project human resources |
BSBPMG537 |
Manage project procurement |
BSBPMG536 |
Manage project risk |
BSBPMG532 |
Manage project quality |
BSBTWK503 |
Manage meetings |
Notes: Course structure, units and content are subjected to change during the delivery period due to a change in legislative requirements or due to NIT’s course review process.
The training and assessment of the units in this course are delivered holistically that span over multiple study periods and for many units over the length of the full course. You will achieve competencies in each unit only when you have demonstrated satisfactory knowledge and skills in all the required assessment criteria linked to that unit.
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Project Manager
- Project Team Leader
- Project leader
- Project contract manager
- Project Coordinator
Learning and Assessment Methods
This course involves several learning and assessment methods. Typically, the learning methods may include presentations, discussions, demonstrations, individual and group activities, skills-practice, role-plays, case studies, simulated scenarios and research activities.
Assessment methods generally include project work/portfolio; written or oral questioning; practical observation of tasks such as demonstrations, role-plays and presentations etc.
Credit Transfer/ Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Credit Transfer: You may be eligible for Credit Transfer if you are able to demonstrate that you have achieved competency in the same or equivalent unit/s in a Nationally Recognised Training from any Registered Training Organisation.
RPL: If you think that you have already gained the skills and experience for a unit or entire qualification, you can apply for RPL to get recognised as competent for parts or a whole nationally recognised qualification. Not everyone will get credited for their skills and knowledge. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate a reasonable amount of experience in the area their course covers. To know more about our RPL process, contact us via email: admissions@nitaustralia.edu.au.
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Pathway to Further Studies
Students graduating with BSB50820 - Diploma of Project Management qualification may also be able to undertake BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management or a range of undergraduate degrees with any tertiary education providers. To take these further pathways, students must meet the entry requirements of the program specified by an education provider.
International students will also require a valid student visa to enrol in any further qualifications.