BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

The Certificate IV in Project Management Practice is designed to set you up to effectively work in teams to successfully deliver projects. The successful delivery of a project depends on all stages of the process running smoothly with all team members pulling in the same direction and working to the same timelines.

In this course we will take you through how to scope projects more effectively to set yourself, and your team, up for success right from the very beginning. Beyond that we will cover time and quality management to give you the skills to manage stakeholders and define clear timelines for projects, as well as make sure everyone is happy with the end result.

These skills can help specifically project managers but are also highly desired skills in any role. Understanding how to deliver projects in a timely and structured way is something all employers are looking for at every stage of your career so you will be set up for success no matter what path your career takes from here!

This training is subsidised by the NSW government. For more information, please check the Smart and Skilled eligibility.

Units

Overview

This course is made up of 9 units of competency. This includes 3 core units to cover all the essentials and 6 elective units picked to give you the most desired skills in the market.

BSBPMG420 Apply project scope management techniques

The proper scoping of a project is vital to a successful delivery. This unit covers how to assist in the identification of objectives, deliverables, and desired outcomes of a project.

BSBPMG421 Apply project time management techniques

Managing time within a project ensures deadlines are met and projects are delivered on schedule. Here we will cover how to apply and monitor project schedules and assess the time management of a project.

BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques

Here we cover how to impact project outcomes by contributing to quality planning, applying quality assurance, and contributing to continuous improvement in projects.

Elective Units

BSBPMG423 Apply project cost management techniques

This unit covers how to assist in producing a project budget, to monitor project expenditure and contribute to cost finalisation processes once a project is complete.

BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques

This unit covers aspects of risk management in a project. Including planning for, controlling and reviewing risks.

BSBPMG429 Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques

The success of a project often relies on managing stakeholder relationships. This involves ensuring timely and appropriate communication and the involvement of key individuals to maintain buy in during a project.

BSBPMG427 Apply project procurement procedures

Here we cover how to assist procurement for a project. It involves identifying procurement requirements, assisting with supplier selection, and conducting procurement activities.

BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs. Making sure you stay in line with all legislation and regulations.

BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals

Helping your team develop and work at their best is a key part of management. This unit will cover how to determine individual and teams’ development needs and how to support them through that development.

Who Should Do This Course

Project Coordinators

If you’re day to day is working on the delivery of projects for your employer, this course will give you the skills to work smoother and calmer to deliver projects on time and budget.

Team Leaders

If you are leading a frontline team this course will equip you with the skills to help you and your team to work more effectively

Operations Managers

Finding ways to run your business more effectively and efficiently can be difficult while you’re in the weeds, This course will help you take a step back and understand where to make progress

Established Managers

Already looking after a team at work? This qualification can supplement and tune up the skills you already have as well as give you a recognised certification once completed

Delivery Mode

Face to Face

Regular scheduled training sessions facilitated by highly qualified, professional trainers.

This delivery mode will also allow you to undertake self-directed learning activities in your workplace and receive support and feedback from your facilitator. Once you have had the opportunity to apply your learnings into the workplace, you will be required to undertake a final assessment workbook that incorporates a set of tasks for completion. These tasks may include written questions, projects, or simulated tasks.

Online

Similar to Face to Face, but in an online platform, we will have regular scheduled training sessions facilitated by highly qualified professional trainers covering.

This delivery mode will enable you to still have the benefit of a live class environment, and the ability to undertake self-directed learning activities into your workplace and receive support and feedback from your facilitator.

Once you have had the opportunity to apply your learnings into the workplace, you will be required to undertake a final assessment workbook that incorporates a set of tasks for completion. These tasks may include written questions, projects, and simulated tasks.

Blended

This option may suit individuals who can attend some but not all of the face-to-face sessions described above and are happy to do some of the course via distance.

This delivery mode will enable you to still have the benefit of a live class environment, and the ability to undertake self-directed learning activities into your workplace and receive support and feedback from your facilitator.

Once you have had the opportunity to apply your learnings into the workplace, you will be required to undertake a final assessment workbook that incorporates a set of tasks for completion. These tasks may include written questions, projects, and simulated tasks.
We want our courses to work for you. We have a range of delivery modes to allow you to learn in a way that suits your lifestyle, availability and preferred method of learning.

Entry Requirements

Requirements

There are no entry requirements stated in the Training Package rules for Certificate IV in Project Management Practice (BSB40920), however, participants must be over 18 years of age.

In addition, participants will be required to undertake a Learning, Literacy and Numeracy Quiz upon enrolment. This course requires participants to be at a ACSF Level 4, and The Change Network may inform you that the course may not be suited to your needs after this quiz. The quiz covers the core skills of learning, reading, writing, oral communications, and numeracy.

Upcoming Programs

There are currently no dates available for this course.

BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

Up to 18 months*
Optional
Nationally Recognised Training
*Funding Available – T&Cs Apply

Government funding

Most of our courses are subsidised by the NSW Government under the Smart & Skilled Initiative, find out here if you are eligible for subsidised courses.

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    BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

    Optional
    *Funding Available – T&Cs Apply
    Nationally Recognised Training