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BSB40920 / Nationally recognised qualification

Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

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Course overview

Develop practical project management skills to support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects across a range of industries.

The BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice is designed for individuals working in project support, administration or coordination roles, as well as those looking to develop their project management capabilities. The qualification provides practical skills and knowledge to contribute to project activities, manage defined project responsibilities and support successful project outcomes.

What you'll learn

Throughout the course, you'll develop practical skills to:

Contribute to project planning

Assist in defining project objectives, requirements, deliverables and scope.

Manage project schedules

Apply scheduling techniques to plan activities, monitor progress and support timely delivery

Support project quality

Apply quality management techniques to help ensure project deliverables meet agreed requirements.

Coordinate project activities and resources

Support the organisation of people, resources and activities required for project delivery.

Communicate with project stakeholders

Develop practical approaches to sharing project information and supporting effective communication

Identify and respond to project risks

Apply techniques to identify potential risks and contribute to project risk management activities

Career opportunities

This qualification may support employment or career development in roles such as Project Administrator, Project Officer, Project Coordinator or Contracts Officer, depending on experience and workplace requirements.

It may also provide a pathway to further study, including the BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management.

Delivery and assessment

Living Planit's project management training combines structured learning, practical activities and assessment tasks designed to help participants apply project management principles in workplace situations.

Trainer-led online workshops

Participate in interactive workshops facilitated by experienced trainers, with opportunities for discussion, questions and practical learning activities.

Self-paced learning

Access learning resources, reading materials and assessment instructions through our online Learning Management System (LMS), allowing you to study between scheduled sessions.

Practical assessments

Demonstrate your knowledge and skills through written knowledge questions, practical project-based assessments and other assessment activities relevant to the units being studied.

Trainer and learner support

Receive guidance from your trainer throughout the course, with additional administrative and learner support available from the Living Planit team.

Assessment tasks are submitted through the LMS, where participants can access assessment instructions, review feedback and submit additional evidence where required.

Fees and funding

Eligible participants may be able to access subsidised training through NSW Government funding programs, where an approved funded place is available.

Funding eligibility and applicable student fees will be assessed and confirmed during the enquiry and enrolment process.

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Course structure

To achieve BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice, participants must successfully complete nine units of competency, comprising three core units and six electives.

Core units (3)

BSBPMG420 Apply project scope management techniques
BSBPMG421 Apply project time management techniques
BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques

Elective units (6)

BSBPMG423 Apply project cost management techniques
BSBPMG424 Apply project human resources management approaches
BSBPMG425 Apply project information management and communications techniques
BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques
BSBPMG427 Apply project procurement procedures
BSBPMG428 Apply project life cycle management processes

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, prior experience or knowledge in project management is advantageous and can help you better understand key concepts and apply learning to real-world situations.

To enrol in this qualification, participants must:

Be 18 years of age or older
Hold a minimum of a High School Certificate (or equivalent)
Be able to commit to the full course duration and study requirements

As part of the pre-enrolment process, your language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills will be assessed to ensure the course is suitable for you and that any necessary support can be identified early.

For the theory components, you also need to have access to a computer with internet connection, as well as access to the Microsoft Office Applications.

Course enquiries

Whether you're looking to develop your project management skills or explore training opportunities for your team, Living Planit can help you understand the course and available enrolment options.