Certificate IV in Project Management

Course overview

The Certificate IV in Project Management focuses on eight knowledge areas of project management and relates them in practical ways to the field of project management. It is designed for participants wishing to develop project management skills and knowledge, to a stage where they can competently assist in the planning, management and control of projects within their organisations. 

The Certificate IV commences with a 2 day Project Management Fundamentals program for those new to project work, or team members who require an understanding of the fundamental approach to project management.  It is particularly suitable for those involved in low value, low risk projects, or multiple, independent projects.  The content covers the four phases of project management — initiation, development, implementation and finalisation — with a focus on the early planning stages of project management.

The second part of the Certificate IV is attendance at a 3 day Advanced Project Management program designed for project managers and team members who already understand the basic fundamentals of project management, are accountable for project outcomes, and wish to learn more in-depth tools and techniques of the profession.
 
After completion of the above, the Statement of Attainment is then achieved through successful completion of the Workplace Assessment.

Who should attend

Project team managers, project leaders, or project team members from a range of areas including:

Operations, marketing, sales, engineering, construction, events, information technology, law, telecommunications, business improvement, e-business, human resources and training, research and development and risk management

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Certificate IV in Project Management and related assessment tasks, participants will:

Describe the different stages of a project

Describe the role and management responsibilities of project managers

Analyse the importance of planning and control and their implications for project management

Identify project management tools and techniques

Assess the organisational context for the project and apply project management principles to workplace initiatives

Develop a project strategy which will lead to an effective overall project plan

Build a suitable project structure and team

Manage the relationships with all stakeholders in the project

Develop techniques for monitoring, controlling and reporting project progress

Successfully deliver a completed project and evaluate project outcomes

Course content

Project lifecycle and phases of a project

The initiation phase

Planning and controlling the project

Scoping the project

Developing the project definition document

Developing the work breakdown structure

Developing a network diagram

Scheduling the project

Implementation and monitoring of the project

Finalising the project

Communication techniques

Roles and responsibilities of the project manager

Alignment and selection of projects to organisational strategy

Key knowledge areas of project management

Client and stakeholder management

The people skills of project management — communication, leadership and negotiation

Pre-course work

Applicants who have gained appropriate levels of competence through previous studies, work and life experiences may be eligible to have their competence recognised towards the qualification. Please call us on 1300 928 239 for more details

Estimated Workload

The Certificate IV in Project Management requires five (5) days of classroom attendance.  It comprises two consecutive days for the Project Management Fundamentals program with an additional three (3) days for the Advanced Project Management Program.  Candidates can then expect to spend a minimum of 40 hours for the completion of assessment tasks, including the submission of two complete project plans. 

This program is aligned to the following national competency standards

Certificate IV in Project Management addresses the Project Management Competency Standards within the BSB01 Business Services Training Package

BSBPMG401A Apply scope management techniques
BSBPMG402A Apply time management techniques
BSBPMG403A Apply cost management techniques
BSBPMG404A Apply quality management techniques
BSBPMG405A Apply human resource management approaches
BSBPMG406A Apply communication management techniques
BSBPMG407A Apply risk management techniques
BSBPMG408A Apply contract and procurement techniques

Assessment details

To obtain the qualification students must complete a number of workplace projects that require them to compile a range of evidence to demonstrate competence.

Where to next

Diploma of Project Management

 

Please call us on 1300 928 239  for scheduled sessions.

Please note that this course is available to residents of NSW and ACT only