Compete on a real-world transformation scenario, showcase your skills to industry leaders, and take your first step toward becoming one of Australia’s future project leaders.
Applications open Oct 2025 | 
Open to university & TAFE students nationwide
Teams will work on a real-world transformation scenario released nationally. Preliminary rounds are expected to take place virtually, with finalists invited to present their solutions at the live finale in Sydney. Workshops and mentoring will support teams along the way.
The final structure, including the number of teams each institution can put forward, will be confirmed once registrations close. Further details on case topics, rules, and timelines will be shared soon.
Register now to secure early access to competition updates.
It all began with co-hosted case competitions alongside student societies, where teams tackled real-world challenges and presented their solutions to panels of industry professionals. The Sydney University PMSoc and PM-Partners Case Competition laid the groundwork, and now we’re taking it to a national stage with the PM-Partners National Project Management Student Challenge 2026.
Industry recognition
Showcase your skills to senior leaders from PM-Partners and supporting partners.
Compete nationally
Go head-to-head with top student teams from universities and societies across the country.
Backed by expertise
Backed by PM-Partners, Australia’s leading project management and training organisation, with over 25 years of experience.
Build critical skills
Sharpen your problem-solving and teamwork abilities through real-world project challenges.
Digital certificates & prizes
Finalists and winners receive digital certificates, along with cash prizes and certification vouchers provided by our partners.
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