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Overview

  • Advance your career with this unique, industry‑focused pathway designed for project professionals seeking to elevate their credentials and align their expertise with globally recognised standards.
  • Benefit from the ability to integrate professional certifications directly into your postgraduate study, strengthening your academic standing and qualifications within the project management profession.
  • Flexible learning structures – build a personalised learning pathway that aligns with your career goals, sector experience, and professional development needs.
  • Whether your goal is advancing toward senior portfolio leadership, strengthening your project delivery credentials, or expanding your capability in structured methodologies, this specialisation supports progression with recognised, practice‑based qualifications.

Career outcomes

The Professional Practice specialisation is ideal for professionals who want to combine postgraduate study with high‑value certifications, ensuring their skills remain current, competitive, and aligned with industry expectations.


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What you'll study

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Students complete 3 credit points from the following externally offered programs. Students are recommended to contact the program director for advice if they are enrolling in this specialisation.

The CPPE certification from the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) is designed for senior project professionals who oversee multiple projects, programs, or portfolios. This certification recognises extensive experience and advanced skills in portfolio management, making it ideal for those in leadership positions. If you have achieved CPPE certification, you can leverage this professional credential and your experience to apply for 2 units of credit.

The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is a globally recognised credential that demonstrates competence in leading and directing projects. Various PMI certifications, such as the PMP, CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management), and PgMP (Program Management Professional), each represent different levels of expertise in project management. If you have achieved any of these certifications, you can leverage this professional credential and your experience to apply for 1 unit of credit.

PRINCE2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) is a process-driven project management methodology recognised worldwide. The PRINCE2 Practitioner certification is aimed at professionals responsible for managing projects within a defined framework. It validates their ability to tailor the methodology to specific project needs. If you have achieved PRINCE2 Practitioner certification, you can leverage this professional credential and your experience to apply for 1 unit of credit.

The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification from Scrum Alliance is designed for professionals working within Agile project management frameworks. It emphasises the role of the ScrumMaster in facilitating Agile practices, promoting team collaboration, and ensuring that Scrum principles are effectively implemented. If you have achieved CSM certification, you can leverage this professional credential and your experience to apply for 1 unit of credit.

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.

Relevant degrees for this specialisation

Master of Organisational Project Management

Become a leader in organisational project management with this innovative master’s degree. Gain the skills to enhance business performance, drive innovation, and deliver strategic business outcomes. Benefit from a unique stackable structure of three graduate certificates that can be completed in any order. Apply real-world learning with expert guidance and work-integrated experiences tailored to your goals. 

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