Charles Darwin University (CDU TAFE)
9 months
This Certificate IV in Project Management Practice equips students with essential project management skills and knowledge applicable across diverse organisational contexts. Ideal for aspiring project administrators, coordinators, and officers, this qualification teaches practical project tools and methodologies to support business operations and project delivery.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, a pre-enrolment interview will be conducted and a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) assessment may be necessary to establish support requirements. It is recommended that students have employment experience in understanding organisational policies, procedures and practices. Students will need access to a computer with appropriate setup for the online learning platform Learnline and must purchase the prescribed textbook: Project Management Essentials - Revised Edition by Therese Linton (ISBN 9780170446617).
The course comprises nine units of competency: three core units covering project scope management, project time management, and project quality management (120 nominal hours); and six elective units selected from a range of options including project cost management, human resources management, information management and communications, risk management, procurement procedures, and stakeholder engagement (240 nominal hours). Students can select up to three units from designated groups or from other Certificate IV or higher qualifications. The total course comprises 360 nominal hours of study.
Charles Darwin University is the Northern Territory's largest training provider with access to first-class facilities and specialised training environments. CDU TAFE offers recognition of prior learning to help students qualify faster, expert instructors with industry experience, and packages into higher education for most courses. Students benefit from a supportive learning environment with experienced lecturers who provide comprehensive guidance throughout their studies.
Upon completion, graduates can pursue careers as Project Officers, Project Administrators, Project Coordinators, Project Analysts, Contracts Officers, and Quality Officers across various industries. The qualification provides a pathway to further study, with successful completion enabling advanced standing toward the BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management and potential credit toward Bachelor degree programs in related fields. Graduates develop skills applicable to supporting project operations and organisational business activities across diverse sectors.
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