BSB41504 - Certificate IV in Project Management

For project team leaders, supervisors, junior managers with project responsibilities.

Course Objectives

BSB41504 — Certificate IV in Project Management overviews the basics of project management and reflects the cross-industry application of the work functions normally undertaken by a project team. It provides the theory and core methodology you will need to manage projects or participate on project teams.

The Certificate IV in Project Management spans all phases of a project from concept through to close-out, including setting time lines, schedules and targets, project costing and budget management, monitoring the quality, communicating with key stakeholders and recruiting/leading appropriately skilled personnel to work on the project.

Career Opportunities

This qualification is aimed at people who want to pursue a career in project management working as either as a project team member or as a project officer.

Course Content / Structure

There are eight units of competency which make up a BSB41504 — Certificate IV in Project Management. Competency is required in all 8 units.

Code	Module Name
BSBPM401A	Apply scope management techniques
BSBPM402A	Apply time management techniques
BSBPM403A	Apply cost management techniques
BSBPM404A	Apply quality management techniques
BSBPM405A	Apply human resource management approaches
BSBPM406A	Apply communications management techniques
BSBPM407A	Apply risk management techniques
BSBPM408A	Apply contract and procurement techniques

Assessment Methods

The Certificate IV in Project Management is designed around work-based tasks and projects. This allows the participant to gain experience in real situations and have the opportunity to practice and develop skills, interact with colleagues and clients and utilise their growing knowledge of their company’s processes, products and services. Individualisation of the program means tasks are aimed towards the workplace, allowing study to be integrated into daily activities.

Skills Recognition — Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications.

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate IV in Project Management.