BSB40920 CERT IV Project Management

Build confidence in supporting and contributing to projects. This nationally recognised qualification gives you the skills to plan, monitor, and deliver projects effectively as part of a team.

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Introduction
What Will I Learn?
What to Expect?
How Will it Help Me?

CERT IV Project Management

The BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice is designed for individuals looking to build practical skills and confidence in supporting and contributing to projects.

This nationally recognised qualification provides you with the tools to assist in project planning, monitoring, and delivery, while working as part of a project team.

Whether you are starting your career in project support or seeking to formalise existing experience, this program develops the essential knowledge and applied skills to contribute effectively to projects and collaborate with stakeholders.

We can deliver this program with you and your organisation through one of two pathways, giving you flexibility to meet your needs and goals.

  1. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) If you already have experience working in a project environment, you may be able to complete your qualification through RPL. You will compile an evidence portfolio supported by structured assessment activities. Our secure online Learning Management System (LMS) will guide you step by step, and you will have access to optional coaching sessions via Microsoft Teams for personalised guidance and feedback.
  2. Self-Paced eLearningOur self-paced eLearning allows you to study when it suits you best. You will work through interactive online modules and assessments at your own pace, with the option to access personalised coaching sessions via Microsoft Teams for additional support whenever you need it.

Graduates of our Working Smart with Microsoft Project and Project Planning Breakthroughs courses can also earn Professional Development Units (PDUs).
These PDUs can be applied toward the continuing certification requirements (CCR) for maintaining PMI credentials.

Project Planning Breakthroughs1161-PMB0002021 PDUs
Working Smart with Microsoft Project1161-TN0611617 PDUs

What will I learn?

Participants will gain the skills and insights to:

  • Apply project scope, time, cost, quality, risk, and communication techniques
  • Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and monitoring activities
  • Support stakeholder engagement, resource management, and procurement processes
  • Use project tools and documentation to track and report on progress
  • Strengthen teamwork, communication, and problem-solving in project environments

What to expect?

In this course, you will gain a clear understanding of how to contribute effectively to project planning and delivery. You’ll explore all core project management areas, including scope, scheduling, quality, cost, risk, communication, and stakeholder engagement. Through either self-paced eLearning or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), you’ll build the knowledge and applied skills needed to support projects confidently. With practical tools, guided assessments, and optional coaching, you’ll leave with the ability to add real value to any project team.

How will this course benefit me?

By completing this qualification, you will:

  • Strengthen your ability to support and contribute to successful project delivery
  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification valued across industries
  • Build job-ready skills to enhance employability and career growth
  • Improve your confidence in stakeholder communication and collaboration
  • Open clear pathways to Diploma and Advanced Diploma project management study

Upcoming CERT IV Project Management Course Dates

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CERT IV Project Management (Virtual)

December 7, 2026
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October 5, 2026
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August 3, 2026
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June 1, 2026
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April 6, 2026
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February 2, 2026
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November 3, 2025
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Learn more about BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

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What's Included

To complete this qualification, students must complete 3 core units, 3 elective units from Group A, and 3 elective units from Group B, for a total of 9 units.

Core Units
  1. BSBPMG420 Apply project scope management techniques
  2. BSBPMG421 Apply project time management techniques
  3. BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques

Elective Units - Group A
  1. BSBPMG423 Apply project cost management techniques
  2. BSBPMG424 Apply project human resources management approaches
  3. BSBPMG425 Apply project information management and communications techniques
  4. BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques
  5. BSBPMG427 Apply project procurement procedures
  6. BSBPMG428 Apply project life cycle management processes
  7. BSBPMG429 Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques
Elective Units - Group B
  1. BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
  2. BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships
  3. BSBLEG522 Apply legal principles in contract law matters
  4. BSBOPS401 Coordinate business resources
  5. BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing
  6. BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
  7. BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
  8. BSBTEC403 Apply digital solutions to work processes
  9. BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
  10. BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
  11. BSBXCS401 Maintain security of digital devices
  12. CPPDSM4047 Implement and monitor procurement process
  13. MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
  14. PSPETH002 Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
  15. PSPGEN043 Apply government processes
  16. PSPPCY004 Support policy implementation
  17. TLIE4006 Collect, analyse and present workplace data and information

This course is designed for individuals starting or advancing their career in project support who want to develop practical project management skills. It’s ideal for project officers, project coordinators, administrators, and team members seeking to formalise their experience or gain a qualification that strengthens their role in project delivery.

Duration: Flexible, self-paced study (typical completion within 12 months).

Delivery Options: RPL, eLearning.

Support: Optional or scheduled Microsoft Teams coaching sessions.

Assessment: Evidence portfolio, online activities, and project-based assessments.

  • Access to our secure online Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Step-by-step guidance for building your assessment portfolio.
  • Optional or scheduled Microsoft Teams coaching sessions with expert trainers.
  • Recognition of prior learning for eligible candidates.
  • Professional Development Units (PDUs) for selected short courses.
  • Lifetime Priority Management graduate network support

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