BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge. They may manage projects in a variety of contexts, across a number of industry sectors. They 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.

Job roles 

• Project manager (generic)
• Project manager (industry specific)
• Project leader
• Project team leader
• Project contract manager
• Project vendor manager.

Pathways into the qualification 

Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include: BSB44920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice OR with extensive vocational experience in project roles where they may have had some limited responsibility for the output of others but do not have a formal project management qualification.

Pathways from the qualification 

After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake:

Other qualifications at Advanced Diploma level or above in project management.

Note : This qualification and specific units of competency may satisfy some requirements for national and international industry/professional certification. Persons seeking certification should check the requirements with certifying bodies.