Diploma ofProjectManagement
Pathway to Project Officer roles, Project Manager positions and PMO leadership. Study 100% online. Qualify for project management roles across every industry in Australia — construction, mining, manufacturing, government and beyond.
- Duration
- Up to 12 months
- Most finish faster
- Delivery
- 100% online + RPL
- Self-paced
- Outcome
- Project Manager
- Cross-industry role
Queensland Government subsidised training available.
Diploma of Project Management (BSB50820) is delivered by Techskill Academy (RTO 40407) as an approved Skills Assure Supplier for eligible Queenslanders. Eligibility criteria and a student co-contribution apply.
RTO 45055 · Skills Assure Supplier
"We didn't build this for everyone. We built it for the people who actually do the work."
Hear it straight from Techskill's founder. A short video breaking down this qualification, the numbers, how it works, and where it can take you.
Australia needs qualified project managers.
Project delivery is a board-level priority. Across construction, IT, government, healthcare and resources, qualified Project Managers are in active demand to keep multi-million dollar programs on time, on scope and on budget.
A $242B national infrastructure pipeline, the federal AUKUS program, energy transition and continued housing delivery are driving record demand for credentialed PMs. Employers are hiring at every level — Project Officer through PMO Director.
Where new entrants commonly start.
And where senior professionals end up.
Average total package per annum, Australia 2026. Sources: Hays Salary Guide 2026, Safe Work Australia, Seek, Payscale, Glassdoor, Indeed. Figures indicative only.
Beyond the Classroom.
Getting qualified is just the start. Choose the path that fits — fast-track with Skills Recognition, or learn the framework from scratch with Full Study.
Skills Recognition.
Already have the experience? Apply to have it formally assessed through our recognised Skills Recognition program.
Full Study.
Starting fresh? No experience needed. Learn the framework from the ground up — on your laptop, at your own pace, around your lifestyle and commitments. Just two hours a week is all it takes.
Turn experience into a qualification.
2+ years on the job? Your experience may already meet the standard.
You may be eligible if you've done:
- Leading or coordinating projects, programs or change initiatives
- Managing project scope, schedule, budget or quality
- Project risk, governance or stakeholder reporting
- Supervising project teams, contractors or vendors
- Operations leadership with project-delivery accountability
- PMO, portfolio reporting or capital works coordination
Done-for-you and fully supported. We handle the evidence, you focus on the work. Any remaining units finish 100% online, at your own pace.
How it works
- 1
Complete the assessment online or by phone.
- 2
Get your results.
- 3
Discuss investment and payment options.
- 4
Formalise your pathway.
- 5
Connect with our local support team.
- 6
We submit your licence application.
Case Study.
Year 1
Got formally qualified.
Oliver had been coordinating projects unofficially for years — chasing stakeholders, running stand-ups, wrestling Gantt charts inside Excel. The coordinator work was evidenced against the units and he finished the remainder online around a full-time role. Straight after, he stepped into a Project Officer seat with a $9K bump.
Year 2
Promoted to Project Manager.
Six months after the qualification landed, Oliver was promoted to Project Manager on an infrastructure delivery team. Scope, schedule, budget, stakeholder reporting, four direct reports. His salary moved from $94K to $118K plus super.
Year 3
Senior PM on a $6.2M portfolio.
By year three Oliver was running a $6.2M capital works portfolio as Senior PM on a $145K package — roughly $42K more than the day he enrolled. The qualification also opened cross-industry work in energy and government that hadn't been available before.
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Trusted by industry.
Proven results.
We have worked with representatives with just about every major construction, energy and mining company in the country.
- Australian owned and nationally represented. Run by construction pros who know how it really works.
- Recognised by state and federal government, industry bodies and building commissions.
- Trainers are real industry builders. Built for the real world by people who've worked in it.
- Easy to use learning systems that lower the barriers and make it simple to win.
- Flexible payment options and discounts. We'll find a financial fit for your circumstance.
12 units. Your pace.
12 nationally accredited units, delivered online through an easy to use platform. You have up to 12 months to complete, but most finish faster with Skills Recognition for prior experience.
How much time?
2 focused hours a week builds strong momentum.
Just 2 focused hours a week builds real momentum. Fit it around rain days, RDOs, or one solid weekend session. Consistency beats intensity, and you're fully supported by our local Aussie team every step of the way.
Curriculum
Built around how projects are actually delivered.
Scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, procurement, stakeholders, communications, integration, HR and team effectiveness. PMBOK-aligned. Every unit is practical knowledge you can apply on Monday morning.
- BSBPMG530Manage project scope
- BSBPMG531Manage project time
- BSBPMG532Manage project quality
- BSBPMG533Manage project cost
Everything included when you enrol.
- Structured onboarding
- Unlimited support through your program
- 24/7 access to your online platform
- Phone and email support, 5 days a week
- Skills Recognition available any time
- Business Start Up coaching available with our Founder. Application process applies.
- Plus receive a free copy of 10 Levels of Leadership. The executive playbook for stepping into senior roles — decision frameworks, team leadership and career progression.
Get started in 3 easy steps.
Free consultation.
Map your licensing requirements and get a pathway built around your situation. No upfront payment, start immediately.
Payment options.
See every finance and payment option and pick what fits. Up to 12 month interest free plans and 24 month finance available.
Enrolment & onboarding.
Get personally enrolled and onboarded, receive your credentials, and plug straight into our support team. Done.
Common questions.
BSB50820 is the Diploma benchmark for project officer and project manager roles across every industry — Project Officer, Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Senior PM, Program Manager and PMO Lead. Salaries typically sit between $85K and $180K+ depending on industry and seniority.
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