PDC90017 - Conducting a Project Feasibility Study

Version Effective: 1st of June, 2025
Course Details

Course 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 through the completion of a project feasibility study.

This micro-credential explores the creation and use of a project feasibility study to justify a new project and, if approved, inform the proposed project plan. A feasibility study is essential to becoming aware of any potential problems, issues or obstacles that may occur when implementing a project. A feasibility study enables the initial, ongoing, and final assessment of the viability of a project.

This micro-credential is recommended before undertaking the series in project management. 

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 to enroll in this course; however, it is relevant to anyone who would like to complete studies in this field in a flexible and self-paced environment.

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

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply

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Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
  • Education and Humanities
  • Engineering and Built Environment
  • Health
  • Information Technology and Digital Media
  • Mining and Energy
  • Science and Environment
  • Transport and Safety Sciences
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • Automotive
  • Automotive Engineering and Technology
  • Banking and Finance
  • Building and Construction
  • Business Services
  • Drilling
  • Education Support
  • Engineering
  • Food Processing
  • Forest Industries
  • General Education and Training
  • Hospitality
  • Information Technology
  • Mining
  • Process/Manufact Food
  • Property
  • Public Sector
  • Religion
  • Tourism
  • Transport and Warehousing
  • Wholesale and Retail

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 micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Course Structures
Micro-credential

4 hours online self-paced learning.

  • Online


Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Online Quiz(zes)
Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Outline the use of a feasibility study in deriving a project plan
  2. Explain the process of conducting a feasibility study
  3. Reflect on case study examples in which an analysis of a feasibility study has been undertaken to determine the viability of a project proposal.

Assessment: 

Online quiz(zes)

Award type:

Digital badge and certificate via Credly.

Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio. 

Where and when can I start?

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