Course title

Advanced Diploma of Project Management

Program Audience

• Experienced program managers directing multiple projects or programs of related projects
• Project Directors managing large, high value or high risk projects with multiple streams of work
• Senior Managers with multiple project managers reporting to them

Qualification/ Award Granted

Advanced Diploma of Project Management - BSB60904

College Locations Offered

All

AQF Level

AQF Level 6

Duration

3 days training, plus study and assessment

VET Codes or Course Codes

BSB60904

Enrolment Intakes

• This workshop is run regularly in Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane and on-demand across the country
• Private student enrolment intakes are accepted throughout the year
• Corporate and team programs can be run throughout the year for groups of 8 or more

Fees and charges

$4,200 (GST not applicable)

Course overview

The Australian College of Project Management's Advance Diploma of Project Management provides a working knowledge of program management as well as an understanding of methods, techniques and tools to successfully deliver program of projects.

There is a strong emphasis on contemporary management practices, enabling participants to shift up and down effectively from the strategic level through to the operational and tactical levels.

This practical, accelerated program covers the higher level attributes of managing multiple projects and is aligned with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) to cover the nine project management areas.

Career opportunities and Learning Outcomes

Career opportunities include - Program Management, Portfolio Management and Project Directing roles.

Graduates of this program will be able to integrate multiple projects, a program of related projects, a mega-project or a multi-faceted organisational change to achieve planned business outcomes, while successfully managing internal and external client expectations.

Program and portfolio management continues to emerge as professional disciplines due to the clear need for increased governance of corporate projects and better alignment between projects and business strategy.

Course rules/ Assessment Requirements

To successfully achieve the Advanced Diploma of Project Management BSB60904, particpants must:

• Pre-read a selection of thought-provoking papers provided prior to attendance.
• Attend a three day Advanced Diploma of Project Management workshop. This workshop finalises the formal learning and supports participants in the development of a workplace portfolio for their assessment.
• Complete a portfolio of work-based evidence against assessment elements in the Assessment Record Book (with mentoring support available from the ACPM team of facilitators).
• Attend an assessment interview to present this project evidence and discuss the application of project management competencies within the workplace.
• Complete the assessment within six months of the completion of the workshop.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Applicants who have gained appropriate levels of competence through previous studies, work and life experiences may be eligible to have their competence recognised towards the qualification.  Please contact Planpower/ACPM for more information on the RPL process.

Articulation

The attainment of the Advanced Diploma of Project Management may meet the requirements for recognition as a Master Project Director (MPD) as determined by the AIPM.

Various tertiary institutions have recognised and awarded advanced standing credit for the Advanced Diploma upon application for such qualifications as a Graduate Certificate in PM, Graduate Diploma in PM, Graduate Diploma in Business Studies, Masters in PM and MBA.

Modules (inc Codes) and Subjects

The Advanced Diploma of Project Management addresses the following Project Management Competency Standards within BSB01 Business Services Training Package:

• Program Management: Criteria for Success
• Program Management Roles, Responsibilities and Procedures
• BSBPM601A Direct the integration of multiple projects/programs
• BSBPM602A Direct the scope of multiple projects/programs
• BSBPM603A Direct time management of multiple projects/programs
• BSBPM604A Direct cost management of multiple projects/programs
• BSBPM605A Direct quality management of multiple projects/programs
• BSBPM606A Direct human resources management of multiple projects/programs
• BSBPM607A Direct communications management of multiple projects/programs
• BSBPM608A Direct risk management of multiple projects/programs
• BSBPM609A Direct procurement and contracts of multiple projects/programs

Minimum Entrance requirements/ suggestions

Recommended Entrance Requirements:

Diploma of Project Management or equivalent experience and a working knowledge of the PMBoK ® , AIPM, AS ISO 10006:2003 or equivalent recognised PM Standards.

• Participants should currently be working at a senior level within a project environment. They should have accountability for a work-based initiative involving a range of projects at the program manager level.
• We recommend that participants have a minimum of five years work experience in a project management environment and at least two years experience as a project manager in a medium to large organisation.

Delivery/ Study Modes