Certificate IV in Project Management (BSB41504)
This course has been designed to equip recently appointed project managers and aspiring project managers with best practice project management skills and knowledge.
What will you achieve from this course?
The course provides students with a working knowledge of project management principles and processes as well as the application of tools, techniques and methods crucial to a successful project. When you have completed this course, you will be able to:
Apply scope management techniques
Apply time management techniques
Apply cost management techniques
Apply quality management techniques
Apply human resource management approaches
Apply communications management techniques
Apply risk management techniques
Apply contract and procurement techniques
This course is a nationally recognised qualification, which leads to the Diploma of Project Management.
Media resources included:
4 CD’s for Project Management Professional - certification course
Project Management Workbook
The CD’s provided will equip you with the knowledge required to complete the Project Management Institute’s PMP certification exam if you so desire
Why choose to study online with AOT:
No classes to attend
No deadlines to meet
Study in your own time
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Virtual Classroom- plan, implement & assess your learning process online
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How to gain your qualification faster & transfer to University!
Fast Track
RPL (Recognition of prior learning)
University credit transfer
How long does the course take?
Choosing to study online allows you to study at a pace that suits your lifestyle
Total nominal hours
260 hrs
Full time load
12hrs/wk
Full-time duration
22 weeks
Maximum 12 months access to online course. (Approx. 10-20 hours to complete each unit
Unit Code
Unit Name/Description
BSBPM401A
Apply scope management techniques
This unit specifies the outcomes required to contribute to the project's scope by assisting with the identification of objectives, deliverables, constraints, assumptions and outcomes; and by applying controls once the project has commenced. .
BSBPM402A
Apply time management techniques
This unit specifies the outcomes required to assist with scheduling activities associated with a project, to apply the agreed schedule and assist in monitoring it.
BSBPM403A
Apply cost management techniques
This unit specifies the outcomes required to work with others to produce a project budget, monitor project expenditure, and contribute to cost finalisation processes.
BSBPM404A
Apply quality management techniques
This unit specifies the outcomes required to enhance project outcomes through the application of the quality policy by contributing to quality planning, applying quality policies and procedures, and contributing to continuous improvement within projects.
BSBPM405A
Apply human resource management approaches
This unit specifies the outcomes required to assist with aspects of human resources management of a project. This involves calculating human resource requirements and skills levels for achievement of project tasks, identifying the learning and development needs of people working on the project, facilitating these needs being met, and resolving and preventing conflict within the team.
BSBPM406A
Apply communications management techniques
This unit specifies the outcomes required to provide a critical link between people, ideas and information at all stages in the project lifecycle. It covers assisting the project team to plan communications, facilitating information flow, communicating information related to the project, and reviewing communications.
BSBPM407A
Apply risk management techniques
This unit specifies the outcomes required to assist with aspects of risk management within a project. It specifically involves assisting the project team to plan, control and review risks associated with the project.
BSBPM408A
Apply contract and procurement techniques
This unit specifies the outcomes required to assist with contracting and procurement for a project. It covers identifying procurement and contract requirements, contributing to contractor selection, conducting contracting and procurement activities, and conducting finalisation activities for the project.
Learning outcomes:
Access skills to manage small to medium sized projects
Effectively contribute to the management of a project
Aspire to more complex project management roles
Commence a career in project management
Career opportunities include:
Project management
Analyst and team member roles
Entry Requirements:
Sufficient literacy and numeracy skills to complete the course (if you can read this website without help you should be ok)
Access to an internet connection and computer
Payment options
Option 1- Pay Upfront
When you choose to pay up front for the Certificate IV in Project Management, you will receive a 10% discount off the total cost of the course.
Course Cost $2800
Pay Now $2520
Save $280
Option 2 - Monthly Payment
Choose this flexible option and you can start achieving today with a low deposit and affordable interest- free monthly instalments.
Low Deposit $699
11 Monthly Payments$191
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