PDC77357 - Introduction to Project Management

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Version Effective: 1st of June, 2025
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Microcredential Summary

In the world of Project Management, projects are first and foremost seen as investments of time and resources in order to achieve a specific goal. This goal may be financial, social, environmental, or a combination of any of these. As with all investments, stakeholders require some degree of certainty about the outcome.

This online micro-credential addresses this need by providing a basic understanding of the fundamentals of project management. Attributes of a successful Project Manager are discussed, as well as best practice in the tailoring of a delivery method for success, are covered at a foundational level. A broad overview of common constraints associated with starting, progressing and finishing a project is included.

This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared on social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio. A digital badge is an indicator of accomplishment or skill that can be displayed, accessed, and verified online

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements.

Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student. 

Course Details

Course Type Internal
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
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Application Mode
  • Other
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Study Area
  • Health
  • Business, Accounting and Law
  • Education and Humanities
  • Engineering and Built Environment
  • Psychology, Social Work and Community Services
  • Information Technology and Digital Media
  • Science and Environment
  • Work and Study Preparation
  • Mining and Energy
  • Transport and Safety Sciences
Skill Area
  • Banking and Finance
  • Building and Construction
  • Business Services
  • Community Services
  • Engineering
  • General Education and Training
  • Health
  • Mining
  • Personal Services
  • Property
  • Rural Industries
  • Tourism
  • Transport and Warehousing
  • Utilities
  • Wholesale and Retail
  • Public Sector
  • Safety

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Structure
Micro-credential

20 Hours online self-paced learning.

  • Online

Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Online Quiz(zes)
Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes:

  1. Explore the definition of Project Management
  2. Examine the fundamental skills needed to implement a project
  3. Review the processes involved in running a project from start to finish

Assessment:

Online quiz(zes)

Award type:

Digital badge and certificate via Credly.

 

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