Optimising Project Costs

What You'll Learn?

• Identify key cost factors influencing project performance.

• Apply cost estimation methods like expert judgement, parametric, and analogous estimating.

• Create and manage project budgets aligned to organisational needs.

• Track financial performance using earned value analysis and variance reporting.

• Apply cost control techniques and contingency planning for dynamic project environments.

• Develop financial documentation and reporting that meets stakeholder and audit requirements.

Additional Learning Benefits

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

• Many ICT units align with CompTIA certification, offering clear pathways to global recognition.

Learning Pathway

SSC Online provides a flexible learning journey designed to support your goals—whether you’re upskilling, pursuing formal qualifications, or preparing for university or industry certification.

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Start Here

Essential / Premium Plan: Build your knowledge and skills with flexible, self-paced learning. Access up to 100 microlearnings across high-demand fields like business, IT, project management, and cyber security.

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Complete the Learning Pathway

Microlearnings: Finish all microlearnings in this pathway to build practical skills and prepare for the accredited unit.

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Go Further

Accredited Units (available via Professional Plan or pay-per-certification). Complete formal assessments to earn a Statement of Attainment for nationally recognized units of competency.

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Unlock More

Full Qualifications: Stack your accredited units to progress toward a full nationally recognised qualification.

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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.

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This microlearning is part of the Manage project cost learning path, aligned with the nationally recognised unit ICTICT612 - Develop contracts and manage contract performance.

The full learning path includes:

Once you complete all three 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 BSBPMG533 - Manage project cost, issued by South Sydney College (RTO Code: 45279). This nationally recognised outcome positions you for advanced opportunities in contract and project management.

Certificates Included

Australian Accredited Certification (AQF Certificate)

(Available through formal qualification pathways)

Statement of Attainment for accredited unit

(Accredited Certification)

SSC Professional Certificate

(Essential & Premium)