Foundations of Project Management

This is the first course in the Google Project Management Certificate program, which will help you develop the skills needed to apply for entry-level roles as a project manager. 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. Current Google project managers will offer a multi-dimensional educational experience that will provide you with tools you can apply on the job.

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. – Explore use-cases for generative AI in project management