Program Manager

Program Managers oversee multiple projects, directing cross-project teams and project managers to ensure the organisation’s goals and strategies are achieved. They are highly knowledgeable in their industry and provide both professional leadership and subject matter expertise.

As a Program Manager you could be negotiating a new contract with a key supplier, developing a strategic plan with the CEO and executive team, maintaining program risk logs, or having a progress meeting with a unit project manager.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $124,540
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a program manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Master of Business Administration (Project Management)

Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $74,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management

Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC62015

Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management

Online
12 months
$6,898
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC81115

Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution

Online
12 months
$11,345
  • Completed Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) or above in Psychology, Social Work, Law, Conflict Management, Dispute Resolution, Family Law Mediation or equivalent OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience OR
  • Hold either National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) accreditation or the Mediation skill set from the Community Services Training Package (CHC).
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) or above in Psychology, Social Work, Law, Conflict Management, Dispute Resolution, Family Law Mediation or equivalent OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience OR
  • Hold either National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) accreditation or the Mediation skill set from the Community Services Training Package (CHC).
  • Hold either National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) accreditation or the Mediation skill set from the Community Services Training Package (CHC).
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB80120

Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)

Blended, Online
18 months
$12,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PSP60122

Advanced Diploma of Government

Blended, Online
18 months
$8,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PSPSS00060

Support and Implement Policy Skill Set

Blended, Online
6 months
$1,295
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Project Management for Engineers and Technicians

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Certified Project Management Professional

Online
3 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB60720

Advanced Diploma of Program Management

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
8 - 30 months
$0 - $21,750
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma of Project Management or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma of Project Management or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
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