Graduate Certificate in Project Management

About the course

QUT’s Graduate Certificate in Project Management is a short postgraduate qualification designed to build fundamental project management knowledge and skills you can apply immediately in your workplace. Delivered on campus in Brisbane’s CBD, it emphasises practical, industry-relevant learning with opportunities to engage face-to-face with experienced academics and practitioners. This graduate certificate provides a pathway to further study in project management.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue or progress into project-focused roles across many industries where structured planning and delivery are essential. The course supports capability in coordinating project work, managing schedules and stakeholders, and contributing to delivery in complex environments. Career pathways may include project officer, project coordinator, assistant project manager, or roles supporting program and portfolio teams. This is a Graduate Certificate focused on project management practice.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)