Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge in a wide variety of contexts. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Contracts Officer, Project Administrator and Quality Officer.

Individuals in these roles work autonomously, and might be members of a project team, with no direct responsibility for overall project outcomes. Primarily, these roles would support wider project operations. They may use project tools and methodologies selectively to support organisational or business activities.

Duration52 Weeks
National CodeBSB40920
CRICOS Code103923M
Delivery ModeFace-to-face: 13.5hrs/week
Online: 6.5hrs/week
Tuition Fee$10,000
Enrolment Fee*$200
*Non-refundable

Course Structure

The following units of competence covered in this qualification:

BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
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
BSBPMG429 Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques
BSBPMG425 Apply project information management and communications techniques
BSBPMG427 Apply project procurement procedures
BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques
Electives are pre-selected

Entry Requirements

Students must be aged 18 or above and have satisfactorily completed Australian Year 12 or overseas equivalent school qualifications or Certificate III in a related field.

English proficiency requirement:

  • IELTS overall score 5.5
  • TOEFL (iBT) score of 46
  • PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic) score of 45

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

AIC staff will review an applicant’s language, literacy and numeracy skills during the application process with writing tasks and one-on-one interviews. If the review determines the applicant would benefit from a thorough language, literacy and numeracy skill assessment, AIC staff will discuss further options with the applicant as outlined in its Enrolment Policy.

Qualification Pathways

Students who undertake the BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice are provided with advice of further training options. Students who gain this qualification can further their study in Diploma of Project Management and a range of other Diploma qualifications.

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors.

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

  • Project administrator/coordinator
  • Project officer
  • Project analyst
  • Project officer
  • Project records officer