Course details

To be eligible to enrol in our online project management qualification, our students are required to:

• Be 18 years or older at registration. 
• Demonstrate an ACSF Level 3 competency in English language, literacy, and numeracy skills. 
• Have regular access to a laptop, computer, or another device with an adequate and reliable internet connection.
  • The equivalent of Microsoft Office or Office for Mac. 
  • A PDF reader installed.
  • Full permissions to install and access third-party software. 
  • An adequate camera to undertake video calls for assessments.
    

Your Certificate IV in Project Management Practice (BSB40920)

Entry requirements

Certificate IV in Project Management Practice (BSB40920)

Learn fundamental skills in project scoping, scheduling and quality planning, helping you to ensure your projects are finished successfully on time and to budget and take your first steps into a project management career.

Becoming a project manager will skyrocket your 
earning potential.

You'll have two years to complete your course, so you don't feel rushed. Plus, you can access an additional six-months on us if you need it.

Studying independently doesn't mean you're alone. You'll have unlimited access to learning coaches and student success advisors throughout your course.

We're confident you'll love your course! But if it's not right, you can withdraw in the first 30 days for a full refund (minus a $250 admin fee).

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Course delivery

This project management course is 100% online and self-paced,  so you can study on your own terms. Make your way through the units on our Spark Learning Hub, with regular checkpoints to test and strengthen your learning. You’ll complete a combination of quizzes, written activities, and assessment tasks.

All assessments are based on your workplace or the case studies we provide. Assessments may include simulations/role-play activities. These are conducted with a learning coach and may need to be completed with others
(e.g. coworkers, friends or family) in real-time through Zoom or in a pre-recorded video.

The Certificate IV in Project Management Practice starts from $2,295 on this month's offer, with flexible payment plans for all budgets. You'll always have the opportunity to see your complete schedule of fees before you make any payments.

We also offer a 30-day cooling-off period to all  our students for peace of mind. This means that you can withdraw in the first 30 days of your enrolment for a full refund (less a $250 administration fee). 

Additionally, you'll be entitled to one free deferral (up to three months) and one free extension (up to six months) during your studies with us.

Pricing

Salary data sourced from Glassdoor 2025

PROJECT COORDINATOR

$78,000–$100,000

Assists the project manager with ensuring the entire project process is executed correctly. This role allows ownership over smaller areas of a project, as well as a range of administrative duties. 

Oversees the planning, negotiation and delivery of contracts on construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring that contracts are properly drafted and executed by both parties. 

$85,000–$130,000

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

SNR. PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

$75,000–$105,000

Responsible for multiple functions within the management of a project. This role particularly looks after administrative areas, project and budget planning, reporting and maintaining project documentation. 

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Course overview

About the Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

The Certificate IV in Project Management Practice online has been designed to equip you with the complete range of skills needed to enter project management in any field, including project scoping, scheduling and quality planning. This course will set you up for long-term career growth, from identifying time and cost constraints to applying human resource management techniques and communicating with stakeholders.

Partnering with our learning coaches for one-on-one support, we’ll guide you through the course and provide you with the keys to your success.

• 100% online, self-paced study.
• Study for how long you want, when you want.
• Fit your study time around your lifestyle – not the other way around.
• No need to attend scheduled classes or tutorials.
• No strict or unreasonable deadlines to meet.
• Payment plans that can be tailored to your budget.
• Generous 24-month enrolment period, with free course extension and deferral options.
  

Units

The Certificate IV in Project Management Practice requires a total of nine nationally accredited units: three core units and six electives. 

Core units

• BSBPMG420 Apply project scope management techniques
• BSBPMG421 Apply project time management techniques
• BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques

Elective units

• BSBPMG423 Apply project cost management techniques
• BSBPMG424 Apply project human resources management approaches
• BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques
• BSBPMG427 Apply project procurement procedures
• BSBPMG429 Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques
• BSBPMG425 Apply project information management and communications techniques
  

RPL (recognition of prior learning) and credit transfers

If you're a highly experienced professional and currently hold an extensive level of knowledge, competence, and ability in your field, you may be eligible for RPL (recognition of prior learning). You can RPL particular units, or a whole course. To be successful in your RPL application, you'll need to provide comprehensive evidence of prior work experience, including workplace documents and strategies you've created. 

We also offer credit transfers. If you’ve previously completed a unit(s) within the course you wish to enrol in, you may apply for a credit transfer, so you don’t have to complete the unit again. You can also apply for a credit transfer for a unit that you’ve completed that is not listed in the course you are enrolling but is in the training package.