- Course Name: Diploma of Project Management
- Course Code: BSB50820
- Course Completion Time: RPL is achieved at your own pace. RPL + Study is achieved part time. Our skilled Trainers and Assessors will support you achieving the best educational outcomes by completing a study Unit of Competence every four to six weeks. We have open enrollment which means you can start whenever you are ready.
- Units Studied: 12 (8 core units plus 4 elective units)
- Nationally Recognised Training: Yes
- Delivery Style: This course is delivered in a flexible way to suit your learning style. This could include online learning, hard copy materials or face to face where possible. You will be supported one on one by your own Trainer who will empower you to achieve your career goals.
- Delivery Mode: OPEC College’s RPL + Study learning package is designed to help students achieve their qualification faster without having to study things they already know. Known as ‘Empowered Learning’, our RPL + Study packages are individually tailored, and after a formal assessment of knowledge and skills, students can achieve their qualification through RPL as well as undertaking study in areas where there’s an identified gap in their experience.
- RPL available: Yes, absolutely!
BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
SKU BSB50820 Category Project Management Courses
The Diploma of Project Management is your key to unlocking new opportunities in the fast-paced world of project management. Whether you’re looking to build a career in construction, IT, engineering, or any other industry, this diploma will give you the skills and knowledge you need to successfully plan, execute, and manage projects of all sizes. The Diploma of Project Management will teach you how to lead teams, manage budgets, mitigate risks, and ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget. As a certified project manager, you’ll be in high demand in a variety of industries.
- Course Details
- Course Structure
- Entry Requirements
- Assessment Methods
- Work Outcome
- Fees and Payment Plans
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Explained
- Equipment and Software Requirements
Total number of units = 12
(8 core units plus 4 elective units)
Core Units:
- BSBPMG530 Manage project scope
- BSBPMG531 Manage project time
- BSBPMG532 Manage project quality
- BSBPMG533 Manage project cost
- BSBPMG534 Manage project human resources
- BSBPMG535 Manage project information and communication
- BSBPMG536 Manage project risk
- BSBPMG540 Manage project integration
Electives:
- BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence
- BSBPMG537 Manage project procurement
- BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement
- BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
The elective unit options listed represent the OPEC College approved elective unit options offered. This is a reduced list from the qualification packaging rules specified electives list. If you would like an elective unit that is not included in this list, please speak to your Trainer/Assessor.
Formal Entry Requirements:
- There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, however please read through the following information to assess if you have the English language and literacy skills necessary to successfully complete this course.
Pathways:
- Due to the ASCF core skills of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy involved in this course, it is suggested that you have successfully completed year 12 or have completed a Certificate III.
Technical Requirements:
- Please see the technical requirements below, as you will need access to a modern personal computer and the internet to study this course. In addition, you will need to be able to use this computer, including basic word processing, use of Microsoft Office software and electronic communication platforms and internet search engines.
Enrolment Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) testing:
- if you cannot meet any of the above suggested entry requirements, which are a guide only and not mandatory, and you would still like to enrol into this course, it is a procedure during our enrolment process to email everyone a link to participate in a short online LLN test that will check your current learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy skills and from these results, allow us to offer you the necessary support needed, if any, to help you successfully complete this course.
If you are Studying
This course is assessed using a diverse range of assessment strategies to ensure we cover the assessment conditions for each unit of study and provide our students with interesting and flexible assessment experiences.
All assessments are completed in your own time and submitted online, with no assessment due dates. This modern and flexible approach is designed to reduce the uncomfortable pressure and unnecessary stress that traditional assessment testing is so famous for. Marking feedback is provided online usually within 1 week of submission.
Many assessments will include researching, reading and analysing information on your computer, laptop or tablet (Internet required), however each unit of study provides assessment instructions and benchmarks you can easily follow to successfully complete each assessment task.
By Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you believe you already have the knowledge and skills to achieve this qualification we encourage you to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.
- RPL is a simple process with OPEC College and works like this
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Project Manager
- Program Manager
- Chief Operating Officer
- Project Management Office Executive
- Full RPL Achieved – $1695.00
- RPL + Study (Empowered Learning) – $4495.00
- By study $
Fees are broken down to an enrolment fee of $500 (for RPL only) and $995 (for Empowered Learning) and the balance either on completion or spaced evenly across the program to suit your financial needs.
A range of flexible payment plans are available and can be set up at the enrolment stage.
Current government funding models possibly available to OPEC College students are found on the Funding page, click here for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available on all OPEC College qualifications. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can provide you with nationally recognised qualifications through converting your existing skills, knowledge and experience, gained through prior work or study, into formal competencies.
RPL means you can gain qualifications simply through providing evidence of relevant knowledge and skills you have gained through previous work.
This means you don’t have to waste time studying what you already know.
You will be asked to provide evidence to support your application and the OPEC College RPL team will assist you through the RPL assessment process. Apply for RPL below to commence the process.
Windows PC / Laptop / Tablet
- Windows 7 (or higher)
- Latest version of Chrome
- Microsoft Office (2010 or higher)
- Latest Flash Player
- Latest Adobe PDF Reader
Apple Mac PC’s
- Mac OS X 10.6 (or higher)
- Latest version of Chrome or Safari
- Microsoft Office for Mac (2010 or higher)
- Latest Flash Player
- Latest Adobe PDF Reader
Android
- Android Latest
- Latest version of Chrome
iPhone & iPad*
- iOS Latest
- Latest version of Chrome or Safari
* Students using an iPad or iPhone will need to upload documents from a Laptop, PC or have a Dropbox account