Project Management Courses and Training in Australia

Project Management certification courses teach planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk, and leadership skills for successful delivery, stakeholder confidence, project control, and results.

Project Management Certifications Explained

There are two main families of project management certification, and it helps to understand the difference before you choose.

PRINCE2

PRINCE2 is a structured project management method, widely used across Australia, the United Kingdom and especially in government and large organisations. It comes in two levels. PRINCE2 Foundation covers the principles, themes and processes of the method and has no prerequisites, so it is where most people start. PRINCE2 Practitioner builds on Foundation and tests whether you can apply the method to real project scenarios. Together they are one of the most recognised project management qualifications in the Australian market.

PMP and CAPM

The PMP, the Project Management Professional, is offered by the Project Management Institute and is recognised globally as a senior project management credential. It suits experienced project managers, and it requires both project experience and formal training hours, which our course provides. If you are earlier in your career, the CAPM, the Certified Associate in Project Management, is the entry level PMI certification and does not require the same experience, so it is a good first step.

PRINCE2 Agile and agile project management

As more organisations run projects in an agile way, PRINCE2 Agile combines the structure of PRINCE2 with agile delivery, and it suits people who need both. If your work is fully agile, you may also want to look at Scrum and agile certifications, which we cover in our agile courses.

Which Project Management Certification Is Right for You

The right certification depends on where you work and where you want to go. If you are in or aiming for government, defence or a large Australian organisation, PRINCE2 is often the one asked for. If you want a globally portable credential and you have project experience behind you, the PMP is the stronger choice. If you are new to project management, start with PRINCE2 Foundation or the CAPM, both of which welcome beginners. And if your projects run in an agile way, PRINCE2 Agile or a Scrum certification will suit you better. If you are not sure, tell our team about your role and your goal, and we will help you choose rather than sell you the most expensive option.

Project Management Courses Online and Across Australia

You can study project management with Logitrain in the classroom in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra, live online in real time from anywhere in Australia, or in house with your team. Live online students join the same class as the room and take part in the discussions and exercises in real time, rather than watching a recording. Classes run full time over a few days, or part time across a few weeks on weeknights or weekends, so you can train around your job. Whichever way you choose, the trainer and the course material are the same.

Project Management Careers in Australia

Project managers are in demand across almost every industry in Australia, because every organisation runs projects and needs people who can deliver them on time and on budget. Certified project managers work as project coordinators, project managers, programme managers and, further along, portfolio managers and project directors, in construction, government, IT, banking, healthcare and more. A recognised certification such as PRINCE2 or the PMP gives employers confidence that you understand how to run a project properly, and project management roles are among the better paid and more secure professional careers. It is also a field that welcomes career changers, since strong organisation and communication matter as much as technical knowledge.

Why Train in Project Management with Logitrain

Logitrain has trained more than 15,000 professionals across Australia since 2004, including staff from over 2,500 organisations. Our project management courses are instructor led and practical, run by experienced trainers rather than delivered as self paced video. Our PRINCE2 courses include the official certification exam, which you can sit as an online proctored exam after the course, and the course material is included with every course. Every course is backed by our price beat guarantee, so if you find a comparable course cheaper, talk to us. You can train in the classroom in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra, live online from anywhere in Australia, or in house with your team.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do project management courses cost in Australia?

Our project management courses are priced per certification, and the course material is included. Our PRINCE2 courses also include the official exam. Every course is backed by our price beat guarantee, so if you find a comparable course cheaper elsewhere, talk to us.

Which project management certification should I get, PRINCE2 or PMP?

It depends on where you work. PRINCE2 is widely asked for in Australian government and large organisations, while the PMP is a globally recognised credential that suits experienced project managers. If you are new to project management, PRINCE2 Foundation or the CAPM are good starting points.

Do I need experience to start a project management course?

Not for every certification. PRINCE2 Foundation and the CAPM have no experience requirement and welcome beginners. The PMP requires both project experience and formal training hours, which our course provides.

Is the exam included in the course price?

Our PRINCE2 courses include the official certification exam, which you can sit as an online proctored exam after the course. For other certifications such as the PMP, the course provides the required training hours and prepares you for the exam, which is booked with the certifying body. Ask us about the specific course.

Can I do project management training online?

Yes. Every project management course we run is available live online in real time, so you can join from anywhere in Australia and take part in the same class as the room.

How long do project management courses take?

It varies by certification. PRINCE2 Foundation often runs over two to three days, with Practitioner adding more, while PMP courses run longer to cover the required training hours. Part time options spread the same content across a few weeks.

Where can I do project management training in person?

We run classroom project management courses in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra. If you are in a regional area, you can join the same courses live online, or ask us about in house training.