Diploma of Project Management
Develop the skills and knowledge required to plan, coordinate, and deliver projects across a range of industries. This nationally recognised qualification is designed for individuals responsible for managing projects, leading project teams, and achieving project outcomes.
Study online with trainer support and scheduled online tutorials. Assessment uses tasks from your workplace, or a simulated workplace if you're not currently in a relevant role. Pay upfront or with Afterpay, Klarna or Zip.
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BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management is a nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge to successfully deliver projects within a variety of organisational and industry settings. The qualification reflects the role of project managers, coordinators, team leaders, and professionals who are responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing projects to achieve defined objectives and business outcomes.
Throughout the course, participants develop practical capabilities in project scope, time, cost, quality, risk, stakeholder engagement, communication, and team management. Learners gain the skills required to effectively manage project lifecycles, coordinate resources, monitor project performance, and respond to changing project requirements. The qualification is suitable for individuals seeking to formalise existing project experience, transition into project-focused roles, or enhance their ability to lead and deliver successful projects across a range of industries and sectors.
Common questions
How is the Diploma of Project Management (BSB50820) delivered?
Study online with trainer support and scheduled online tutorials. Assessment uses tasks from your workplace, or a simulated workplace if you're not currently in a relevant role.
How long does it take?
The indicative duration is 12 months. Your actual time depends on your study load, any prior learning and your progress.
Can I get this qualification through RPL?
Yes. If you already have relevant experience, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) lets you have it assessed against the units. RPL is assessed online using your evidence, a live competency conversation and, if needed, a practical task. Start with the free skills check.
Are there entry requirements?
There are no formal entry requirements. If you're not currently working in a relevant role, assessment can use a simulated workplace.
How much does it cost?
The full course fee is $3,500. The RPL fee is $1,995. You can pay upfront or with Afterpay, Klarna or Zip.
Is it nationally recognised?
Yes. On successful completion you receive a nationally recognised qualification, issued by S2C Training (RTO 45605).
What you'll study
Before you register
Entry Requirements
Nil
Roles this Qualification May Support
This qualification reflects the role of project managers and professionals responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing projects to achieve defined objectives. The unit set covers the full project lifecycle, pointing to roles such as:
• Project Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Program Officer
• Project Team Leader
Who This Course Suits
There are no formal entry requirements. It suits people moving into project-focused roles or formalising existing project experience across a range of industries. Delivery is online, with assessment through workplace or simulated workplace tasks, and RPL is available. The indicative duration is 12 months.
Skills You’ll Build
Across twelve units aligned to the project management body of knowledge, learners develop capability in managing project:
• Scope, time, cost, and quality
• Risk and project integration
• Human resources and stakeholder engagement
• Information and communication
• Continuous improvement
• Communication with influence
Pathways After Completion
Completion can support progression into more senior project and program roles, or further study in business, leadership, or specialised project management.
USI & Certification
To receive a Qualification or Statement of Attainment, students must have a verified Unique Student Identifier (USI), unless exempt. AQF certification documentation will be issued within 30 calendar days of the student being assessed as competent in all required units and any outstanding fees being paid.
Learner Support & Reasonable Adjustment
Students have access to trainer support via email and scheduled online tutorials throughout their studies. S2C Training provides reasonable adjustment where appropriate to support individual learner needs while maintaining the integrity of the training and assessment requirements.
Resources & Technical Requirements
Students will require access to a computer or laptop with a webcam and microphone, reliable internet connection, a current web browser, PDF reader (such as Adobe Acrobat Reader), and office productivity software such as Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. These requirements apply to all online study and assessment.
Online tutorials, virtual meetings, and assessment activities may form part of the learning experience and require access to suitable audio and video capabilities.
For workplace-based training and assessment, students may be required to access workplace resources, equipment, documentation, and personnel relevant to their role. Employer permission may be required where workplace evidence is being collected.
S2C Training provides access to learning materials, the Learning Management System (LMS), and trainer support throughout the duration of the course.
Credit Transfer
S2C Training recognises eligible nationally recognised training completed with other Registered Training Organisations through the Credit Transfer process. Students may apply for Credit Transfer and provide supporting documentation, such as a Statement of Attainment or qualification certificate, for assessment.
Transition Arrangements
Where a qualification is superseded, deleted, or substantially amended, S2C Training will manage student transitions in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and organisational policies and will advise students of any available options.
Some qualifications may include specialist streams or elective focus areas aligned to specific industries, job roles, or career pathways. Where available, specialisations for this qualification will be listed below.
