The Advanced Diploma of Program Management is tailored specifically for students aspiring to shoulder the responsibility of planning and directing diverse program functions within a business or organisation.

This dynamic course is laser-focused on honing your communication, cognitive, and analytical skills, equipping you with the expertise to lead programs or projects toward successful outcomes. As you navigate through this advanced diploma, you’ll acquire the expertise needed to take on pivotal roles such as Program Manager and other high-function project management positions.

The Advanced Diploma of Program Management is a distinguished qualification that mirrors the role of individuals applying specialised knowledge and skills, coupled with extensive experience in program management across various enterprise and industry contexts. Specifically designed for those aiming to become Program Managers, this course places a spotlight on developing specialised knowledge and skills within areas of project management.

Graduates of this course are skilled at using initiative and judgment to direct, plan, and lead a spectrum of program functions, with accountability for personal and team outcomes within broad parameters. The curriculum explores program management principles, techniques, and tools, employing a life-cycle and unit approach to ensure the delivery of successful projects and programs.

Students actively apply program management tools and techniques to current or planned projects, ensuring a practical and immersive learning experience.

Studying the Advanced Diploma of Program Management is your gateway leadership roles in project and program management.

You will learn how to become an effective program manager and direct projects that meet the goals of your organisation or business.

Students who complete this qualification will develop their initiative and judgement  skills to identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources and transfer their knowledge to others, and apply their creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and respond to complex problems.

Sample course units:

• BSBAUD601 – Establish and manage compliance management systems
• PSPMGT006 – Develop a business case
• SBPMG630 – Enable program execution
• ICTICT612 – Develop contracts and manage contract performance
• BSBPMG634 – Facilitate stakeholder engagement
• BSBPEF502 – Develop and use emotional intelligence
• BSBPMG632 – Manage program risk
• BSBPMG635 – Implement program governance
• BSBPMG636 – Manage benefits

Please download the course infopack for the full list of 15 course units and topics.

Admission Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Must hold a current Approved visa for study in Australia (at the time of course commencement)
• Must demonstrate satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification.*
• Have completed one of the following qualifications: BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management; or BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management (or a superseded equivalent version) or have completed two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level within a project or program environment within an enterprise.
• Are required to provide evidence of any one of the following tests of upper intermediate proficiency in English: (see exemptions below)

*South Sydney College (SSC) is not offering VET student loans or other government-funded financial support.

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