Graduate Certificate of Project Management

About the course

JCU’s Graduate Certificate of Project Management builds practical capability to plan and deliver projects in changing and uncertain environments. The course emphasises strategy, risk and asset management alongside core project management practice, helping you lead initiatives that support organisational performance and sustainable outcomes. Designed for flexible study across online and campus options, it is a graduate certificate in business and project management.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue project-focused roles across government, business and community organisations where structured delivery and governance are valued. This qualification can support progression to roles such as project officer/coordinator, junior project manager, project support, or portfolio and risk support positions, with skills applicable across industries and organisational sizes. It is a graduate certificate pathway into business and project management careers. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Entry requirements

Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree; or equivalent.

Living Costs in Townsville**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,146 - 1,515	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,074 - 1,421
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 309

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)