You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees. In the meantime the information below provides an indication of the time commitment required to complete this course, depending on available study options.

Online delivery

To successfully complete the course, it's recommended you have access to a PC, Laptop or Chromebook with a camera and microphone (inbuilt or separately) with reliable internet access. Tablets are not recommended.

It is important you attend course orientation before commencing your study and a date, time and link will be provided to you. If you are unable to attend, a recording will be made available to you.

There will be set times and days for online sessions, which, while not compulsory, give you the opportunity to ask lecturers questions. Recordings of these sessions are available on the NMT learning platform

You can spread your study commitment over more than two years, but we recommend you complete the course within two years as Training Packages may change,

To complete the course within one year, and this is the recommended option, we suggest you:

• Complete 6 units per semester (6 months)
• Take part in regularly scheduled online sessions
• Spend 10 - 12 hours per week individual study

To spread the course load over one and a half to two years, you'll need to:

• Complete 3 - 5 units per semester (6 months)
• Take part in regularly scheduled online sessions
• Spend 6 - 10 hours per week individual study

TAFE+ intensive on campus delivery

This course will require your attendance 6 days on campus, and you will then be notified by your lecturer of any follow up online Collaborate sessions that may support you during your course.
Please see below for our next course intake

At-home study

Study outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research will be required to successfully complete your course.

Timetable information is indicative only and subject to change.

Other job titles may include:

• Project Leader | Project Team Leader
• Project Contract Manager
• Project Manager (industry specific)
• Project Coordinator

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations. 

Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMTAFE's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.

A North Metropolitan TAFE Diploma qualifies you for entry into undergraduate degrees at all WA universities.  

Upon successful completion of BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management at NMTAFE, you will meet university entrance requirements and will be eligible for advanced standing/ credit into undergraduate Commerce or Business degrees or degrees specialising in project management.  The major and minor subjects you choose to study as part of your degree will influence the amount of credit you will be awarded. 
Diploma qualifications may be awarded credit for up to 8 units, which is equivalent to a study reduction of 1 year at university.

Successful completion of this Diploma of Project Management may see you eligible for up to 120 credit points or up to 8 units of credit/recognition of prior learning (CRPL)/advanced standing into ECU's W23 Bachelor of Commerce.

Please note articulation agreements between NMT and individual universities may be subject to change and you should check with your preferred university for details.

This qualification is not suitable for school leavers as it reflects the role of individuals in project leadership and management roles  who are responsible for applying management skills and knowledge to their work. Students should have a significant work history to draw on to be able to relate to the course content.

National qualifications are updated regularly and the transition to the new qualifications may result in additional studies. 
If you have any concerns or questions in relation to these changes, please contact the learning area for further information.

Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.

As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.