Description

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management (GradCertPM) is an accredited graduate award conforming to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

It is competency based and focuses on the acquisition of core project and program management expertise within a range of contexts and applications. Graduates of this course are expected to demonstrate competency needed to successfully plan and deliver a wide range of projects and participate in the conceptualisation and realisation of major projects and programs. .

Course Outline

GradCertPM is awarded after completing 5 units of study, all of which are Core Units as listed below:

Course Structure

Following Table demonstrates the Course Structure for this qualification:

Graduate Certificate in Project Management (GradDipPM) Entry requirements: recognised degree and English proficiency	Credit hours		Credit points
Semester 1
Focus: project management fundamentals, systems and processes
Career level: Project Engineers, Project Team Leaders
CPD1102 Professional Development and Ethics	7	3
SBM1101 Project Management Fundamentals 1	15	6
SBM1102 Project Management Fundamentals 2	15	6

Semester 1 Total	37	15
Semester 2
Focus: Project/program delivery systems establishment and management
Career level: Assistant Managers, Project Line Managers
SBM1201 Project Management Fundamentals 3	15	6
SBM1202 Project Management Fundamentals 4	15	6
Semester 2 Total	30	12

GradCertPM Total Over 2 Semesters	67	27

Course Rule:

Candidates may take SBM1103 and SBM1203 or 2 elective units from the list of Project and Business Management Elective Units to progress to Graduate Diploma in Project Management (GradDipPM).

Duration

Australian

The course may be delivered in full time and/or part time modes allowing students complete flexibility in the management of their study. The normal duration is 1 year of full time (2 semesters). However, the number of units undertaken in each semester can be varied to suit individuals, subject to the total duration of candidature not exceeding 3 years (6 semesters) and subject to other conditions as advised at the time of enrolment.

International

The CRICOS-registered duration is 1 year of full time studies (2 semesters). Please note the part time mode is not available to international students on a student visa.

Offshore

APIC’s Offshore programs make it possible for you to undertake all or part of your Postgraduate courses outside of Australia. Programs can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. Offshore students study the same learning program with the same quality education and use the same APIC materials as students undertaking the course on-campus in Australia. You will also undertake the same examinations and are assessed against the same levels of performance.

Students may choose to apply with APIC directly and study via the APIC online learning system. Alternatively, you can join the program offered by an APIC partner education institution in your preferred country, and study in the local campus.

Delivery Method

Each unit of study typically comprises a 4-day intensive workshop followed by project studies that involve completion of 4 major team assignments (whose scope vary depending on the unit under consideration). The assignments are conducted on real life projects/programs and or organisations where feasible. Students receive expert support during their project studies. The final assessment (viva) for each unit of study takes place upon completion of the project studies. The whole process is facilitated through mentoring and state-of-the-art frameworks, systems and tools.

Fees

Postgraduate Degree Courses	On-Campus	Online
Graduate Certificate in Project Management	AU$ 10,600	AU$ 8,450
Admission Fee	AU$ 100	AU$ 100
Applying for Recognition of Prior Learning	AU$ 150 per unit of study	AU$ 150 per unit of study
Overseas Student Health Cover	AU$ 429.00 per year*	-

* Premium quoted is for Medibank OSHC Student Cover for a single person for one year. For details of other levels of cover, please Contact Us.

Note:

Fees are subject to change without notice and are quoted for Sydney Campus-based courses.
Fees cover only tuition, access to APIC´s learning systems and tools, and assessment activities. Textbooks are additional.
Higher charges may apply if workshops are held in other cities/countries.
For Postgraduate degree courses, fees are payable in advance for the units of study enrolled in a given semester.
Admission Fee applicable to Degree Courses only and is non-refundable

Scholarships

The Asia Pacific International College is offering a number of Scholarships to International students from selected countries leading to the degree of Master of Business and Project Management (MBPM).

The objective of the Scholarships is to provide opportunities to talented students to train in the field of project and program management.

For further details see the scholarships section

Refund Policy

APIC´s refund policy covers a range of situations, please follow the link for details. Refund Policy

Majors

The College has defined the following 4 industry streams for students to select at the time of enrolment:

Accreditation

Government and Professional Accreditation

APIC is formally registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). GradCertPM CRICOS Code: 066176G
APIC has been approved as a Project Management Institute Global Registered Education Provider. GradCertPM is approved as 135 professional development units (PDUs). Please refer to PMI for further information.

Entry Requirements

1. Qualification Requirement

The admission process assesses a student´s ability to enrol in and successfully complete the course of their choice in the permitted time. Suitability of applicants to study a particular course is to a large extent determined by the admission rules and academic requirements.

Entry into any of the award courses the College offers is open to all applicants who possess a relevant Bachelor degree and or a Graduate degree from a recognised institution either in Australia and or overseas.

Those who have not completed a formal degree may be admitted into the program provided that they have at least completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a recognised institution or hold an equivalent qualification and have relevant industry experience. Eligibility for admission through the flexible entry will be determined on a case by case basis (a charge may apply for assessing certain cases).

2. English Level Requirement

For admission into one of the award courses APIC requires as a minimum one of the following English qualifications:

Academic IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 or better with no band below 6.0;
TOEFL: 577 or better plus Test of Written English (TWE) at 4.5+;
CBT (Computer-based TOEFL): 233 with an Essay Rating of 4.5;
IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): Overall score of 90 with a writing section minimum of 21;
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: Grades A or B;
CULT (Combined Universities Language Test): 75 or better with a minimum of 17.5 in each skill.

The qualification must be less than 2 years old. The exception is when a student has completed an academic course at an English speaking institution or can otherwise demonstrate the required minimum English proficiency.

Those who do not meet the English requirements can be referred to English language centres to complete intensive courses in English prior to commencing their award courses at APIC. The length of these English courses varies, typically from 4 to 20 weeks. Upon completion of the respective course the Student must sit for and obtain an acceptable English qualification of the type listed above or otherwise demonstrate evidence of meeting the English proficiency requirement as specified.

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