To achieve BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management a total of twelve (12) units of competency must be completed comprising eight (8) core and four (4) elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
8 core units, plus
4 elective units, of which:
- 2 elective units must be selected from the listed elective units
- for the remaining 2 elective units:
- up to 2 units may be selected from the listed elective units
- if not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Diploma or above, from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course
The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 520 - 560.
| Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
| Core units of competency |
| BSBPMG530 | Manage project scope | 40 |
| BSBPMG531 | Manage project time | 40 |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality | 40 |
| BSBPMG533 | Manage project cost | 40 |
| BSBPMG534 | Manage project human resources | 40 |
| BSBPMG535 | Manage project information and communication | 40 |
| BSBPMG536 | Manage project risk | 40 |
| BSBPMG540 | Manage project integration | 60 |
| | Total nominal hours for core units | 340 |
| Elective units of competency (Select 4) |
| BSBPMG537 | Manage project procurement | 40 |
| BSBPMG538 | Manage project stakeholder engagement | 40 |
| BSBPMG539 | Manage project governance | 40 |
| BSBPMG541 | Manage complex projects | 60 |
| BSBSTR502 | Facilitate continuous improvement | 60 |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | 60 |
| | Total nominal hours for elective units | 180 - 220 |
| | Total nominal hours for the qualification | 520 - 560 |
