Microcredentials Project Management

Leading and Developing High-Performing Project Teams: Part 1 – Planning Human Resources for Projects

This is the first microlearning in the Leading and Developing High-Performing Project Teams learning path. As the first part, you will learn how to analyse workforce needs, plan project team capability, and establish the human resource foundations required for successful project delivery.

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What You'll Learn?

  • Analyse project staffing requirements using WBS and organisational structures.

  • Assess skills, competencies, and resource availability.

  • Develop human resource plans that align with project goals and constraints.

  • Apply HR legislation and organisational policies in workforce planning.

  • Document and communicate resource planning decisions effectively.

Additional Learning Benefits

  • Courses like this one can contribute to university credit and industry certifications.

  • Many ICT units align with industry-recognised certifications from global technology partners, such as Microsoft, Google, and other leading providers—offering clear pathways to international recognition.

Topics Covered

  • Staffing and Competency Planning
    Resourcing Skills Matching Workforce Needs
  • Work Breakdown Structure
    Task Breakdown Role Allocation Dependencies
  • Resource Planning Tools
    Skills Matrix RACI Resource Matrix
  • HR Legislation
    Fair Work Act NES Industrial Relations Compliance
  • Recruitment and Onboarding
    Role Requirements Selection Organisational Infrastructure

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Identify project human resource requirements using structured analysis tools.

  • Match team capabilities with project tasks and deliverables.

  • Apply legislative and organisational policy requirements in HR planning.

  • Prepare and communicate comprehensive human resource plans.

  • Ensure the project team is structured for optimal performance.

Learning Pathway

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Your Future Pathways

After completing full qualifications or selected accredited units, you can::

  • Gain credit transfer to Australian universities toward a bachelor's degree (selected units only).
  • Sit for industry-recognised certification exams (e.g., CompTIA, Azure, AWS, and others) in selected ICT units only.
  • Enhance your employability skills with industry-ready credentials.

*Credit transfer and certification opportunities are available for selected units only.


This microlearning is part of the Leading and Developing High-Performing Project Teams learning path, aligned with the nationally recognised unit BSBPMG534 – Manage project human resources.

The full learning path includes:

  • Part 1: Planning Human Resources for Projects
  • Part 2: Training and Developing Project Personnel
  • Part 3: Leading the Project Team
  • Part 4: Finalising Human Resource Activities

Once you complete all Four microlearnings, you can upgrade to the Professional plan. This provides access to the accredited unit. Successful completion will lead to a Statement of Attainment for BSBPMG534 – Manage project human resources, issued by South Sydney College (RTO Code: 45279). This nationally recognised outcome positions you to plan, lead, and manage project human resources with strong capability and confidence.

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Certificates Included

Australian Accredited Certification (AQF Certificate)

(Available through formal qualification pathway - Professional Track)

Statement of Attainment for accredited unit

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Leading and Developing High-Performing Project Teams: Part 1 – Planning Human Resources for Projects
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