Diploma of Project Management

About the course

Develop practical project management capabilities applicable across industries, focusing on planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk, quality and stakeholder communication. You’ll learn to support or lead projects using recognised frameworks and tools, with an emphasis on real workplace contexts. This Diploma of Project Management is designed for vocational learners seeking job-ready management skills in business settings. The programme introduces business operations, customer service, and administrative leadership for commercial workplaces.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting or coordinating projects across business, government and not-for-profit environments. Typical opportunities include project administrator, project coordinator and assistant project manager positions, helping with scope, timelines, budgets, reporting and stakeholder engagement. This Diploma of Project Management can also support progression to further study and more senior project management responsibilities over time. Preparing graduates for supervisory, administration, and business support roles, or degree articulation.

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)