Why choose the Diploma of Project Management (BSB50820) over other project management courses?

If you’re looking to formalise your project management experience or accelerate your career, the BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management offers a recognised and practical pathway to professional growth.

Here’s why the diploma stands out from other project management courses and certifications:

Nationally recognised and employer-trusted

Unlike short courses or unaccredited programs, the Diploma of Project Management is an AQF Level 5 qualification – part of Australia’s nationally endorsed training framework.

It’s formally recognised by employers, universities, and government bodies across the country, serving as the benchmark for professional capability in project delivery and leadership.

Builds both technical and leadership capability

Many project management courses focus on tools, templates, and process compliance. The Diploma goes further, combining this knowledge with real-world leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

You’ll learn not only how to manage projects, but how to lead people through them, developing the confidence and influence to drive outcomes in complex environments.

Designed for practical application, not theory

This qualification is about doing, not just knowing. Every unit maps directly to workplace practice, and assessments are based on real or simulated projects.

By the time you complete the course, you’ll have tangible evidence of your capability, as well as the certificate.

Our delivery includes:

• 12 × half-day training sessions (online or in-person)

• 4 × assessment-walkthrough webinars

• 2 × personal leadership-coaching sessions

• Weekly peer coaching (Harvard Peer-Support Framework)

• Gamified project simulation: Mencken Madness

• Optional mid-way exit with a Statement of Attainment (6 units)

Since completing the BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management, a graduate from InVeris Training Solutions has gone on to lead projects up to $12M. He said, “the course has provided me with an excellent background knowledge of effectively managing projects. I am now able to effectively deliver on time and well under budget, meeting the customers’ requirements.”

Supports career growth and international portability

The Diploma is commonly requested for Project Coordinator, Project Manager, and Program Officer roles across public and private sectors. It can also provide credit pathways into selected postgraduate project management programs and certification with the International Project Management Association, giving you flexibility to continue advancing your career.

One of our recent graduates, a Technical Officer at Thales Australia, credits the Diploma with accelerating his career: “The tools I learned on the course helped me to deliver projects to a higher standard, and I received a pay rise after completing the Diploma.”

Aligned with global standards

While international certifications such as PMI’s PMP or PRINCE2 focus on specific methodologies, the Diploma of Project Management is delivered with reference to PMBOK and aligned to ICB4 competency principles, offering a broader foundation across industries and approaches.

It’s ideal for those seeking a versatile, transferable qualification that recognises the universal principles of good project management.

Accessible and achievable while working

We’re online but still face-to-face. Our Diploma is delivered 100% online and purpose-built for flexible, high-impact learning, making it easy to balance study alongside a full-time role.

You’ll experience an interactive and engaging program with ongoing support from highly qualified assessors who bring years of experience across project, program and portfolio management.

Our peer-coaching model ensures you don’t study alone — you build relationships as you learn, growing a cross-industry network of project management professionals that extends well beyond graduation.

All sessions are recorded, so you can catch up anytime. This allows you to build capability and confidence without stepping away from your work, allowing you to apply what you learn in real projects immediately.

Duration and pacing

Expect approximately 12 months to complete, including an 8-week break between modules to apply learning and finish assessments. (Entry requires at least one year of project experience; RPL is available for those with 3+ years.)

Outcomes that speak for themselves

Our Diploma of Project Management maintains a pass rate of over 90%, and 100% of recent graduates say they would recommend it.

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