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Diploma of Project Management
BSB50820
Earn the Diploma of Project Management with the work you’ve already done, through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) with Churchill Education. Prioritize your diploma online – no exams, no coursework, qualified in weeks, not years.
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Qualification Snapshot
A quick overview of what this qualification offers and who it's designed for.
RPL + Dedicated Support
Nationally recognised qualifications
7-14 Day Turnaround
Obligation-free
$1895
Multiple payment options
Project Manager Roles Across Industries
Your new career options
RPL + Dedicated Support
Nationally recognised qualifications
7-14 Day Turnaround
Obligation-free
$1895
Multiple payment options
Project Manager Roles Across Industries
Your new career options
Overview
Eager to apply your project management skills in a leadership role? You could be eligible for the Diploma of Project Management BSB50820 if you’re experienced in managing projects across a range of contexts and industries.
This qualification formalises your existing skills through RPL to secure higher-level roles, from Project Leader / Team Leader to Software / ICT Manager. You’ll use your project management knowledge and a range of specialist, managerial and technical skills to plan, implement and review your team’s work in new roles.
There are zero prerequisites to enrol in the Diploma of Project Management. It sits within our wider project management RPL pathways, so you can step up from a Certificate IV or progress toward an Advanced Diploma as your career grows.
Key Competency
Is this qualification right for you?
The Diploma of Project Management recognises project management experience from your previous project management roles, as well as from other roles such as marketing or team leadership. Explore whether your experience is relevant to this qualification.
Do You Already Meet The Criteria?
Apply for a free appraisal if you already have experience managing projects in a number of contexts and industries. There are no other prerequisites to enrol in the Diploma of Project Management, as RPL recognises your real-life experience.
Who This is Suitable For
Project managers with skills in leadership roles
Those with experience managing projects across industries
Professionals with specialist, managerial and technical skills
Leaders responsible for project objectives
Disciplined team leaders with review skills
Industries Commonly Eligible
Business
Management Level
Infrastructure
Management Level
Security & Risk
Management Level
Construction
Management Level
Healthcare & Social Assistance
Management Level
Defence
Management Level
Police
Management Level
Advertising & Marketing
Management Level
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How RPL Works
Our streamlined RPL process turns your years of experience into a nationally recognised qualification in weeks, not years, and for around half the cost of traditional study.
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Check Eligibility
Complete a quick assessment to see if your experience matches our qualifications.
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Submit Evidence
Provide documentation of your work experience, skills, and achievements.
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Assessment Review
Our experienced assessors review your evidence against qualification requirements.
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Get Qualified
Our experienced assessors review your evidence against qualification requirements.
01
Check Eligibility
Complete a quick assessment to see if your experience matches our qualifications.
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Submit Evidence
Provide documentation of your work experience, skills, and achievements.
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Assessment Review
Our experienced assessors review your evidence against qualification requirements.
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Get Qualified
Our experienced assessors review your evidence against qualification requirements.
What Assessors Review
Not sure what counts? Our RPL evidence guide breaks it down.→Assessors check documentation like work portfolios, position descriptions, reference letters, and training certificates to verify your skills, and map your experience by examining job roles, projects delivered, applied skills, and real-world problem-solving examples.
Units and Competencies
The core and elective units of the Diploma of Project Management BSB50820 map to the project management skills you already apply at work. Not sure which qualification fits your experience? Use our RPL Qualification Finder to match your experience in 2-3 minutes.
Require Qualification Structure
Qualification Overview
The Diploma of Project Management BSB50820 is for professionals who apply project management skills and knowledge across a range of industry sectors, such as construction and healthcare. This qualification formalises your project leadership and management experience, using your skills in achieving objectives to help you secure Project Manager or Project Team Leader roles.
Unit Structure Summary
- 12 units total: 8 core units + 4 elective units.
- Elective units are chosen in line with general industry requirements and best practices.
Core Units
BSBPMG530 - Manage project scope
Obtaining project authorisation and developing a scope management plan.
BSBPMG531 - Manage project time
Determining/implementing the project schedule and assessing time management outcomes.
BSBPMG532 - Manage project quality
The skills and knowledge required to manage quality within projects.
BSBPMG533 - Manage project cost
Identifying, analysing and refining project costs to produce a budget.
BSBPMG534 - Manage project human resources
Implementing personnel training and development, and managing the project team.
BSBPMG535 - Manage project information and communication
The skills required to link people, ideas and information at all stages in the project life cycle.
BSBPMG536 - Manage project risk
Identifying, treating and monitoring project risks and assessing risk management outcomes.
BSBPMG540 - Manage project integration
Integrate and balance overall project management functions.
Elective Units
Pathways
As a business services pathway, this Diploma in Project Management can help you pursue a career in the following job streams: project contracts manager, monitoring and evaluation manager. With an Advanced Diploma, this can extend to project director.
Other streams in this pathway you could pursue include construction manager, health and welfare service manager, software/ICT manager, engineering project manager, and campaign manager.
Job outcomes and salary insights
Understand the career and financial value this qualification can deliver.
$104,000
Average Full Time Salary (Australia)
High
Industry Demand
Growing Across Multiple Sectors
Employment Outlook
$104,000
Average Full Time Salary (Australia)
High
Industry Demand
Growing Across Multiple Sectors
Employment Outlook
Salary data based on Australian Bureau of Statistics and industry sources. Individual outcomes may vary based on experience, location, and role.
Pricing
Pricing & Payment Options for Your RPL Qualifications
Standard Timeframes
Starts at
$1,095
Your appraisal is free. From there, our qualifications typically cost around half the price of traditional study - saving you both time and money.
- Certificate III: $1,095
- Certificate IV: $1,395
- Diploma: $1,895
- Advanced Diploma: $2,200
- Graduate Diploma: $3,600
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Payment Options
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Project Management and Leadership Pathways
Formalises your project management experience to progress in a fast-growing industry.
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What This Qualification Can Lead To
Read our complete RPL guide→With this qualification, graduates can move into senior roles such as project leader, program coordinator, or ICT / software manager, and take responsibility for larger and more complex projects. Ready to go further? The Advanced Diploma of Program Management is the natural next step for project leaders moving into program management. If you're earlier in your project career, the Certificate IV in Project Management Practice may be the better starting point.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Diploma of Project Management worth it?
The Diploma of Project Management is definitely worth it if you’re hoping to move into project coordinator/administrator roles, or simply strengthen your credibility in these areas.
Achieving this qualification through RPL turns your current project management skills into a nationally recognised qualification, aligned with Australian workplace benchmarks. It can also support promotion if you’re already working in delivery or coordination. The value is highest when it aligns with your role goals and you can apply the skills at work.
Do Diplomas of Project Management vary?
No, Diplomas of Project Management do not vary. The essential qualification is always the same – the mode of delivery and assessment style are what change between providers.
This certificate is nationally recognised and is tailored to various industry roles, from construction to IT. It’s also worth comparing entry requirements and what you receive on completion. With Churchill Education, you can achieve this diploma through RPL. You’ll receive a digital and hard copy of your qualification upon completion, and you can join our alumni community, which includes career resources and other member benefits.
How much does the Diploma of Project Management cost?
The Diploma of Project Management costs $1895 through RPL with Churchill. This represents around half of the cost to study the same qualification and includes a dedicated Career & Education Advisor to walk you through every step of the process.
Is the Diploma of Project Management nationally recognised in Australia?
Yes, the Diploma of Project Management is nationally recognised in Australia if it’s an accredited qualification on the national training system and issued by a registered training organisation (RTO). National recognition matters because employers and recruiters can trust the standard and outcomes. Before you commit, confirm the exact qualification code and that you’ll receive the full qualification upon successful completion.
How long does it take to complete the Diploma of Project Management?
It takes approximately 14 days from receipt of enrolment and payment to formalise the Diploma of Project Management with Churchill Education. Alternatively, you can have your diploma in just 7 days with our VIP Churchill Priority Service. We submit all the paperwork to the government for you, making the process smooth and easy.
Do I need formal project management qualifications to get the Diploma through RPL?
No. There are no prerequisites for the Diploma of Project Management BSB50820, and you don’t need an existing qualification. What’s assessed is real experience managing projects – planning, leading delivery, managing budgets and stakeholders, and reviewing outcomes. If you run projects across one or more industries, a free appraisal will confirm whether your experience matches the qualification.
Can I qualify if 'project manager' isn't my job title?
Often, yes. The Diploma recognises project management experience wherever it happens – marketing campaigns, team leadership, ICT rollouts, operations or service delivery. If you plan work, coordinate people and budgets, and are accountable for delivering an outcome, that’s project management in practice. We assess what you actually do, not your title.
What roles does the Diploma of Project Management lead to?
It supports a move into senior delivery roles such as project leader, program coordinator and ICT or software manager, with responsibility for larger and more complex projects. When you’re ready to step up again, the Advanced Diploma of Program Management is the next tier; if you’re earlier in your career, the Certificate IV in Project Management Practice is a better entry point.