Project administration is an exciting and rewarding career, especially if you thrive under pressure and enjoy a challenge. You’ll also need excellent time-management, interpersonal communication and analytical skills. If this sounds like you, project administration might be the perfect career for you.
The Certificate of Project Administration is an online professional development program that will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to perform the activities associated with the administrative aspects of a project, from inception through to completion.
This online project administration course focuses on the administration requirements within any project undertaken under the supervision of an experienced project manager. This role is important to private enterprise and government departments and can include major building projects, information technology infrastructure, and more.
On completion of this course you will feel equipped to plan and administer organisational projects with confidence.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Administer projects
- Project purpose and objectives
- Project management plan
- Activity definition process
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Activity sequencing process
- Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM)
- Realistic and achievable timeframes
- Project budget / cost control
- Reporting processes
- Project administration
- Allocate and monitor tasks
- Deadline or target date
- Financial control systems
- Cost estimating
- Manage project budget
- Time frames and milestones
- Team meetings
- Maintain project records
- Project completion
- Auditing requirements
- Reporting
- Review project plan
Unit 2 - Undertake project work
- Access project scope
- Project management
- Force field analysis
- Project parameters
- Project management tools
- Ganatt charts
- Critical Path Method
- Project tools and software
- Logistics Support Analysis
- Cost schedule control systems
- Formulate risk management
- Work health and safety
- Risk assessment matrix
- Implementing risk controls
- Health and safety legislation
- Develop project budget
- Indirect, hidden and overlooked costs
- Coaching and mentoring
- Record keeping systems
- Integrity
- Accuracy
- Records registration
- Monitoring resources
- Monitoring finances and quality
- Achieve project deliverables
- Review project
Assessment
Assessment Information
When you study with Australian Online Courses, you will be assessed using a competency-based training method.
Competency-based training focuses on the achievement of skills and knowledge against set criteria to meet industry-standard and is not benchmarked against other students’ work.
In this course, the assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, which may include short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks.
If you do not achieve a competency result on your first attempt, you have two more attempts to pass your assessment. So, you have three attempts in total to obtain a competency result.
In this way, you can complete your course in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
Easy to follow, the course content was short but precise.
S. Batchelor, Rita Island, QLD | Certificate of Project Administration
The online platform was easy to navigate and the content was easy to follow. Overall it was a positive learning experience
H.McHugo, Riverstone, NSW | Certificate of Project Administration
Overall I was satisfied with the course, I found that the learning assistance and tutor was of excellent help and I also enjoyed taking the course.
J. Van Niekerk, Germiston, Gauteng | Certificate of Project Administration
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites for entry into this program.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 30 hours. Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
Yes! The cost for printed materials for this course is $50 per unit. Total cost for optional printed materials is: $100.00. Printed materials are available for purchase at any time and not require to complete this course. Everything you need to complete the course is provided online via our e-learning system.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
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