Graduate Certificate in Project Leadership (2026)

Note: This course version applies only to students first enrolling in 2026.
WARNING: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.

1. Overview

Course:	Graduate Certificate in Project Leadership (2026)
CP Required:	24
Min FT Duration:	0.50 Years
Min PT Duration:	1.00 Years
Faculty/School:	School of Project Management
Years Offered:	2026, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012

2. Requirements

1. To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Project Leadership a candidate must complete 24 credit points of units as listed in the course tables.

2. Candidates who complete the requirements of the Graduate Certificate with a Credit average (65%) or above may proceed to the Graduate Diploma of Project Leadership.

For further details of course rules see Faculty Handbook at http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/

3. Semesters

Year 1 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Core	6	PMGT5898: Systems Thinking
Leadership Electives	12	Select from Unit Block: Leadership Electives Note: Candidates planning to articulate into the MPL are recommended to take PMGT5875 or PMGT6891 as one of the electives.

Year 1 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Core	6	PMGT5896: Sustainable Project Practice

4. Pathways

No streams/majors defined for this course version.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 2 - Leadership Electives (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
PMGT5875	Project Innovation Management	6	Semester 2 Online Semester 2 Block Mode
PMGT5876	Change Implementation	6	Semester 1 Semester 1 Online
PMGT6871	Project Planning and Governance	6	Semester 1
PMGT6872	Project Leadership and Communications	6	Semester 1
PMGT6873	Project Economics and Investment	6	Semester 2
PMGT6885	Project Management Special Topic	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int July
PMGT6888	International Project Study Tour	6	Semester 1 Int February Int June
PMGT6891	Risk Dynamics and Resilience	6	Semester 2

Note: Complete two units. For candidates planning to articulate into the MPL, it is recommended to take PMGT5875 or PMGT6891 as one of the electives.

Faculty of Engineering

School of Project Management