Project Management

Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

BSB40920

Career Outcomes

Contract Officer

Project Administrator

Project Officer

Project Support Officer

Quality Officer

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Study Mode

Online

Awarded by

Swinburne Open Education (RTO: 3059)

Qualification

Certificate IV

Course Fee

Price may vary

Duration

Up to 18 months (self-paced)

Start Date

Start Anytime

Payment Option

Payment plan

Upfront payment

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In a nutshell

What you'll need to get it

Subject breakdown

Why Swinburne Open Education ?

Where will this course take you?

Career outcomes

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This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.

In a Nutshell

The BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice is a nationally recognised qualification offered by Swinburne Open Education and awarded by Swinburne University of Technology. Designed for those looking to enter the project management field or formalise existing skills gained in a project support role, this course provides a practical foundation applicable across a wide range of industries. It is delivered entirely online, allowing students to study at their own pace over a period of up to 18 months, with a recommended minimum of 16 hours of study per week.

The BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice covers key areas of project work including scope management, time and cost planning, quality assurance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and information and communications techniques. Students also develop skills in critical thinking, digital collaboration, and working effectively in technology-enabled environments. The course is structured across 10 online modules, progressing sequentially, and is assessed through a variety of practical tasks including projects, case studies, and recorded video role plays. Courses are delivered and assessed by UP Education, with all qualifications awarded by Swinburne University of Technology.

Students who go on to study the Diploma of Project Management may also be eligible for credit transfer for one unit completed as part of this qualification. Enquire to learn more.

Please note: this course is not government funded.

What You'll Need to Get In

To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

Students must be at least 18 years old and
Students must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or resident.

Subject Breakdown

In this BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice course, the subjects studied include:

Core Units

Introduction to project management
BSBCRT411 – Apply critical thinking to work practices
BSBOPS504 – Manage business risk
BSBPMG420 – Apply project scope management techniques
BSBPMG421 – Apply project time management techniques
BSBPMG422 – Apply project quality management techniques
BSBTEC404 – Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment

Elective Units

BSBPMG423 – Apply project cost management techniques
BSBPMG425 – Apply project information management and communications techniques
BSBPMG429 – Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques

Why Swinburne Open Education ?

Swinburne Open Education is an online education provider offering nationally recognised vocational qualifications across a range of in-demand industries, with all qualifications awarded by Swinburne University of Technology. Their course areas include business, accounting and bookkeeping, HR management, project management, marketing, early childhood education, community services, animal care, and visual and graphic design. All courses are delivered fully online and designed to be studied on any device — desktop, tablet, or mobile.

Swinburne Open Education develops its courses in partnership with Australian industry, with the aim of preparing students for real workforce needs. Students learn through trainer-led online sessions, interactive content, and an online platform that includes forums and direct messaging with lecturers and peers. Assignment submission and grading alerts are built into the platform, keeping study organised and on track.

Support is a clear focus for Swinburne Open Education. A dedicated team is available to help students stay on track and reach their career goals. The flexible, self-paced format suits people at any stage — whether balancing study with work and family commitments, or starting fresh in a new direction. All qualifications are nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework and issued under RTO 3059.

Where will this course take you?

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice from Swinburne Open Education, awarded by Swinburne University of Technology.

This nationally recognised qualification provides a practical foundation in project management, equipping graduates with skills in scope, time, cost, quality, risk, and stakeholder engagement. Graduates may pursue roles such as Project Administrator, Project Officer, Project Support Officer, Contracts Officer, Quality Officer, or Assistant Project Co-ordinator across a broad range of industries. The course is suited to those entering the project management field as well as those already working in a project support capacity who wish to formalise their skills.

Graduates who wish to continue their studies may progress to the Diploma of Project Management, with credit transfer available for one unit — the Use Digital Technologies to Collaborate in a Work Environment unit — upon enrolment in that qualification.