Diploma · BSB50820 · Coming soon
Diploma of Project Management
Projects · Planning · Coordination
- Self-Paced
- Study Online
- Nationally Recognised
- No Exams
- Adults 18+
- AQF 5
- Management-Ready Skills
- Selection Rank 82–87*
- No Placement
About this course
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge in a variety of contexts, across a number of industry sectors. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Project Manager and Project Team Leader.
Individuals in these roles have project leadership and management roles and are responsible for achieving project objectives. They possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical and managerial competencies to initiate, plan, execute and evaluate their own work and/or the work of others.
What you’ll study
12 units: 8 core and 4 electives
Every student completes the 8 core units below. The 4 electives are chosen by Shafston.
| BSBPMG530 | Manage project scope | Core |
|---|---|---|
| BSBPMG531 | Manage project time | Core |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality | Core |
| BSBPMG533 | Manage project cost | Core |
| BSBPMG534 | Manage project human resources | Core |
| BSBPMG535 | Manage project information and communication | Core |
| BSBPMG536 | Manage project risk | Core |
| BSBPMG540 | Manage project integration | Core |
| — | Four electives, selected by Shafston and confirmed at enrolment | Elective |
Entry requirements
- No formal entry requirements are set for this qualification.
- Aged 18 or over.
- A Unique Student Identifier (USI).
Assessment and where it leads
- Assessment
- Competency based.
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements.
- Submit the online application.
About the points marked *
* University Pathway, Up to 1 Year Uni Credit: Credit is decided by each university and varies by degree. For example, Southern Cross University gives credit equal to the first year of its Bachelor of Business for a completed Diploma of Business, from any registered training organisation. Credit is not guaranteed.
* Selection Rank: A completed VET qualification earns a selection rank for university entry through QTAC. Indicative Queensland ranks: Certificate IV 74; Diploma 82 to 87, depending on the institution. Each institution sets its own ranks, which can change each year.
Information is current as at October 2026 and is a guide only.
National qualification details: training.gov.au, BSB50820 Release 1.