Graduate Certificate in Construction Project Management

About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Construction Project Management at UNSW Sydney builds foundational skills to plan, manage and deliver construction projects. You’ll develop capability across project scope, time and cost control, procurement and contract administration, risk and stakeholder management, and governance in the built environment. Designed for working professionals, the program provides a flexible pathway into further postgraduate study in construction and project management in architecture and building.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting the delivery of building and infrastructure projects across contractors, consultants, developers and government. Typical pathways include assistant or junior project manager, construction project coordinator, contract administrator, project controls or scheduling support, and client-side project officer roles. The qualification strengthens project management practice for the construction sector at a graduate certificate level in architecture and building.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)