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BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management

2026

Sector

Vocational Education and Training

Industry Group

BUSINESS AND CLERICAL

Occupation Type

Program or Project Administrator

General Description

Availability: Applications open for 2026.
Online Application: This course is available for online application.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: Currently not available as either an apprenticeship or traineeship.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge in a variety of contexts, across a number of industry sectors. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Project Manager and Project Team Leader.

Individuals in these roles have project leadership and management roles and are responsible for achieving project objectives. They possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical and managerial competencies to initiate, plan, execute and evaluate their own work and/or the work of others.

Delivery Details
Location	Online Nhulunbuy
Duration	1 - 1.5 years *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level
Study Mode	Online Face-to-face
Start Date	Online Term 1 - 02/02/2026 Term 2 - 25/05/2026 Term 3 - 20/07/2026 Term 4 - 12/10/2026 Students can commence at the beginning of each term in consultation with the delivery team. Nhulunbuy Block 1 - 02/02/2026 - 06/02/2026 Block 2 - 25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 Block 3 - 10/08/2026 - 14/08/2026 Block 4 - 12/10/2026 - 16/10/2026 *A course timetable/study plan will be provided on application for the course.
Attendance	Online Monday - Thursday 4:30pm - 6:30pm Nhulunbuy Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide

Career Opportunities

Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:

Project Leader
Project Management Facilitator
Project / Program Administrator

Course Information Flyer(s)

BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management (Online) - 2026
BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management (Nhulunbuy) - 2026

Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the BSB Business Services Training Package.

Locations and Study Mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.

Locations: Online, Nhulunbuy

Study Mode: Online, On campus

Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Entry Requirements Domestic

A pre-enrolment interview will be conducted, and your lecturer will determine whether a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) assessment is necessary to establish support requirements, or to meet eligibility requirements for VET Student Loans.

A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into the BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management, it is preferred;

individuals hold a BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice or similar qualification or
have vocational experience in a project management-related role without holding a formal qualification.

Required Resources

Students will have 24/7 access to assessments and learning resources on CDU's online learning platform Learnline. Before you can use Learnline however, you'll need to ensure that your computer has the correct setup.

Duration
Estimated completion time: 1 year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 1 to 1.5 years. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Student Visa holders must study internally full time

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Contact Details

To find out more about the course, where and when it is offered, how to enrol or any other information please contact:

Business and Workforce Management
Location: Education and Community Precinct and Alice Springs Campus
Phone: 08 8946 7517 (ECP) 08 8959 5461 (ASP)
Email: vet.business@cdu.edu.au