Who should study ECU's Graduate Certificate of People in Project Management?

ECU's online Graduate Certificate of People in Project Management is for professionals who want to gain specialist expertise and confidently lead change in workplaces.

Upon successfully completing your graduate certificate, you can continue your education to gain even more advanced skills. Study an additional nine units and gain a Master of Project Management.


Why study a Graduate Certificate of People in Project Management with ECU Online?

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    Industry endorsed

    This graduate certificate is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM). You can join the AIPM as a student member to network and grow your career while you study.
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    Fast-tracked with flexible options

    Our Graduate Certificate of People in Project Management consists of only three units, so you can complete your qualification sooner than other typical graduate certificates. You can also continue your studies to gain a Master of Project Management.
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    Developed by industry leaders

    Benefit from the experience of industry experts and project managers specialising in business, innovation, sustainability, policy creation and change management.
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    Accessible, flexible and supported

    This accessible, flexible course is accelerated and 100% online, so your study fits your busy schedule. Experience an engaging online learning environment with support from academics, Student Success Advisors and fellow students.

Professional recognition

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    AIPM Endorsed Course

    Our Graduate Diploma of Project Management has been endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).

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    AACSB International Accreditation

    The Business disciplines at ECU are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, which is synonymous with excellence in business education. Less than 6 per cent of the world’s schools offering business degree programs hold accreditation with AACSB International.

Rankings

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    2023 Good Universities Guide​
    ECU was rated five stars for Postgraduate Overall Experience.
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    2023 THE Subject Rankings
    ECU has ranked in the top 250 universities in the world for Business and Economic studies.
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    2022 THE Young University Rankings
    ECU has again been ranked in the world's top 100 universities under 50 years old.​
  • AFR Accredited Logo2022 AFR BOSS Best Business Schools list
    ECU ranked as the #1 Business School for Quality.

Learning outcomes

Applied skills for real-world scenarios​

Explore case studies and solve actual business problems across industries.​

Global knowledge to meet industry demands

Demonstrate your skills across a global body of project management knowledge and practice as you apply your learning across industries.

Innovative solutions for contemporary issues

Investigate contemporary project management issues as you learn how to drive organisational change and promote sustainable practices.​

 

 

Career outcomes

Upon completing the online Graduate Certificate of People in Project Management, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to succeed in a variety of roles, including:

  • People Operations
  • Human Resources Change Manager
  • Change and Engagement Manager
  • HR Consultant or Manager
  • Program Manager
  • Project Change Manager
  • Change Strategist

With specialist experience in the fundamentals of change, you’ll be equipped to lead teams and drive change within the workplace. According to Seek, project manager roles advertised in Australia have typically have a salary of $110,000-$160,000.

 

What you will study

The online Graduate Certificate of People in Project Management consists of three units.

 

Graduate Certificate of People in Project Management
  • Managing Change
  • Managing People and Organisations
  • Project Leadership
 

Entry criteria

Admission requirements

To gain entry to the online Graduate Certificate of People in Project Management, applicants must have:

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience.

If you would like more information, contact one of our Student Enrolment Advisors on 1300 707 760 or request a call-back.

Fees and FEE-HELP

The cost of our Graduate Certificate of People in Project Management is $13,020* for all three units.

To assist with some or all of your tuition fees, FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. This government-supported loan scheme is designed to help eligible full-fee paying students pay their postgraduate tuition fees.

To find out if you are eligible for FEE-HELP, you can contact one of our Student Enrolment Advisors on 1300 707 760.

*2023 student fees are shown and are subject to change.

ECU’s School of Business and Law

ECU’s project management courses educate students on project peak performance. Conducted by the School of Business and Law, our active researchers and industry professionals help shape, facilitate and align ECU’s mission and strategy to address the needs of industry. ECU lecturers regularly present to national and international industries, at academic conferences, and through various publications.