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Foundations of Project Management
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 18 hours
  • Course by Google
  • Offered by

About

This course is the first in a series of six to equip you with the skills you need to apply to introductory-level roles in project management. Project managers play a key role in leading, planning and implementing critical projects to help their organizations succeed. In this course, you'll discover foundational project management terminology and gain a deeper understanding of the role and responsibilities of a project manager. We'll also introduce you to the kinds of jobs you might pursue after completing this program. Throughout the program, you'll learn from current Google project managers, who can provide you with a multi-dimensional educational experience that will help you build your skills for on-the-job application. Learners who complete this program should be equipped to apply for introductory-level jobs as project managers. No previous experience is necessary. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Define project management and describe what constitutes a project. - Explore project management roles and responsibilities across a variety of industries. - Detail the core skills that help a project manager be successful. - Describe the life cycle of a project and explain the significance of each phase. - Compare different program management methodologies and approaches and determine which is most effective for a given project. - Define organizational structure and culture and explain how it impacts project management. - Define change management and describe the role of the project manager in the process.

Modules

Getting started with the program

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Plugin
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2 Videos

  • Welcome to the Google Project Management Certificate
  • Introduction to Course 1

3 Readings

  • Program and course overview
  • Helpful resources to get started
  • Program surveys

Understanding the basics of project management

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • What is project management?
  • What does a project manager do?
  • Transferable project management skills
  • X: Path to becoming a project manager

Learning about careers in project management

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Test your knowledge: Learning about careers in project management

3 Videos

  • From certificate to career success
  • Finding the perfect role
  • Gilbert: Project management skills in my role

2 Readings

  • Explore project management roles
  • Using buzzwords in your job search

Review: Embarking on a career in project management

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1 Challenge

1 Videos

  • Wrap-up

Exploring how a project manager adds value

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Reflection: Relevant project management roles and companies

3 Videos

  • Introduction: Becoming an effective project manager
  • The value of a project manager
  • JuAnne: Path to becoming a project manager

1 Readings

  • How project managers impact organizations

Learning more about project manager roles and responsibilities

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Test your knowledge: Learning more about project manager roles and responsibilities

3 Videos

  • Key project manager roles and responsibilities
  • A project manager’s role within a team
  • Elita: A day in the life of a project manager

2 Readings

  • Responsibilities that utilize interpersonal skills
  • Working with cross-functional teams

Acquiring the core skills of a successful project manager

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Reflection: Identify the essential skills of a project manager
  • Test your knowledge: Acquiring the core skills of a successful project manager
  • Reflection: Influence without authority

4 Videos

  • The core skills of a project manager
  • Rachel: My journey to becoming a project manager
  • Leadership and team dynamics
  • Ellen: Traits of a successful project manager

2 Readings

  • Key competencies: Flexibility and handling ambiguity
  • Common myths about project managers

Review: Becoming an effective project manager

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Challenge

1 Videos

  • Wrap-up

Understanding the project life cycle

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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2 Videos

  • Introduction: The project management life cycle and methodologies
  • Exploring the phases of the project life cycle

1 Readings

  • Case study: The significance of each project phase

1 Quiz

  • Test your knowledge: Understanding the project life cycle

Analyzing the different project phases

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Test your knowledge: Analyzing the different project phases

2 Videos

  • Phases in action: Initiating and planning
  • Phases in action: Executing and closing

1 Readings

  • Summary of the project phases

Comparing project management methodologies and approaches

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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3 Videos

  • Introduction to project management methodologies
  • Overview of Waterfall and Agile
  • Introduction to Lean and Six Sigma

3 Readings

  • Comparing Waterfall and Agile approaches
  • Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Common project management approaches and how to select one

Review: The project management life cycle and methodologies

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Wrap-up

1 Quiz

  • Module 3 Challenge

Understanding organizational structure

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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4 Videos

  • Introduction: Organizational structure and culture
  • Overview of Classic and Matrix structures
  • How organizational structure impacts project management
  • Lan: Working in a Project Management Office

2 Readings

  • A project manager's role within different organizational structures
  • The role of a Project Management Office

1 Quiz

  • Test your knowledge: Understanding organizational structure

Understanding the impact of organizational culture

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Test your knowledge: Understanding the impact of organizational culture

2 Videos

  • Introduction to organizational culture
  • Amar: Project management in life and in the organization

2 Readings

  • Learning about an organization’s culture
  • Case study: Balancing company culture and strategic goals

Understanding change management

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Test your knowledge: Understanding change management

2 Videos

  • Introduction to change management
  • Participating in change management

2 Readings

  • A project manager’s role in change management
  • Corporate and project governance

Optional - Pursuing your new career

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Preparing for your job search

1 Readings

  • How to uncover job opportunities

Course review: Foundations of project management

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
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1 Videos

  • Congrats! What's coming in Course 2

3 Readings

  • Join the community and study group
  • Course 1 Glossary
  • Get started on Course 2

1 Quiz

  • Module 4 Challenge

Auto Summary

Embark on your journey to becoming a project management professional with the "Foundations of Project Management" course, tailored for those interested in the Business & Management domain. This foundational course, guided by experienced project managers from Google, is the first in a series of six designed to prepare you for introductory-level project management roles. Throughout this engaging program, you'll delve into essential project management terminology and gain a comprehensive understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a project manager. The course will introduce you to potential career paths and equip you with the skills needed for success in various industries. You don't need any prior experience to get started. By completing this course, you'll be able to define and describe what constitutes a project, explore various project management roles, and detail the core skills needed for success. You'll also learn about the life cycle of a project, compare different methodologies, and understand the impact of organizational structure and culture on project management. Additionally, you'll gain insights into change management and the project manager's role within this process. The course spans a duration of 1080 minutes and is available through Coursera's Starter subscription, making it accessible for learners at the foundational level. This course is perfect for anyone looking to break into the field of project management and develop the essential skills needed to thrive in this dynamic and critical profession.

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