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Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World

Approx. 32 hours to complete

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Course Summary

This course teaches the fundamentals of project management and how to apply them in various industries. Students will learn how to develop project plans, manage project risks, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Key Learning Points

Learn project management methodologies and tools
Apply project management skills in real-world scenarios
Develop effective communication and stakeholder management strategies

Learning Outcomes

Develop project plans using project management methodologies
Identify and manage project risks
Communicate effectively with stakeholders

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

No prior knowledge of project management is required
Access to a computer and internet connection is necessary

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video lectures
Quizzes and assignments

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Description

In this final, capstone course of the Google Project Management Certificate, you will practice applying the project management knowledge and skills you have learned so far. We encourage learners to complete Courses 1-5 before beginning the final course, as they provide the foundation necessary to complete the activities in this course.

As you progress through this course, you will “observe” a project manager in a real-world scenario and complete dozens of hands-on activities. You will: - analyze project documents to identify project requirements and evaluate stakeholders - complete a project charter and use it as a tool to align project scope and goals among stakeholders - identify tasks and milestones and document and prioritize them in a project plan - define quality management standards and explore how to effectively share qualitative data - demonstrate your project’s impact through effective reporting By the end of this course, you will have developed a portfolio of project management artifacts that will demonstrate the skills you have learned throughout the entire program, such as your ability to manage stakeholders and teams, organize plans, and communicate project details. These artifacts can exhibit your career readiness when applying for jobs in the field. To further prepare you to interview for project management jobs, you will reflect on past projects, develop an “elevator pitch,” and anticipate common interview questions. Current Google project managers will continue to instruct and provide you with the strategies, tools, and resources to meet your goals. After completing this program, you should be equipped to apply for introductory-level jobs as a project manager. You will also have the opportunity to claim a certification of completion badge that will be recognizable to employers.

Knowledge

Complete a project charter, filling out key information including a project summary, SMART goals, scope, benefits, and costs.
Examine project documentation and conduct research to identify tasks for a project and organize those project tasks and milestones in a project plan.
Determine quality standards and evaluate against those standards to ensure that the project is achieving the required level of quality.
Develop effective stakeholder reports by applying storytelling strategies to describe data.

Outline

Initiating a project
Introduction to Course 6
Project charters: Purpose and components
Project charters: Stakeholder alignment
Project charters: Drafting SMART goals
Project charters: Defining scope, benefits, and costs
Afsheen: Initiating a project effectively
Completing a stakeholder analysis
Finding mutually beneficial solutions
Stanton: Managing scope changes with stakeholders
Applying influence in negotiations
Wrap-up
Course 6 Capstone overview
Helpful resources to get started
Program surveys
Project management artifacts
Stakeholder management: Tips and takeaways
Negotiating scope with stakeholders
Achieving a win-win outcome
Activity: Draft a project charter
Activity: Revise your project charter
Activity: Update your project charter goals
Test your knowledge: Project charter components
Activity: Complete a stakeholder analysis

Building out a project plan
Introduction: Building out a project plan
Identifying project tasks: Analyzing documentation
Identifying project tasks: Conducting online research
Identifying project tasks: Analyzing key conversations
Ordering tasks and identifying milestones
Time estimation: Asking the right questions
Time estimation: Three-point estimating
Time estimation: Applying confidence level ratings
Time estimation: Effective time estimate negotiation
Time estimation: Negotiating with empathy
Torie: Practicing empathy as a program manager
Wrap-up
Tips for defining project tasks
The three-point estimating technique
Reflection: Analyzing a project charter
Activity: Identify project tasks: Analyze project documents
Activity: Identify project tasks: Conduct online research
Test your knowledge: Identifying tasks
Activity: Part 2: Identify project tasks from key conversations
Test your knowledge: Time estimation
Activity: Part 2: Identify time estimates for your project plan
Activity: Add confidence ratings

Maintaining quality
Introduction: Maintaining quality
Key quality management concepts
Defining quality standards
Creating evaluation questions
Determining evaluation indicators
Developing a survey
Delivering an evaluation presentation
The value of retrospectives
Retrospectives: Encouraging participation
Retrospectives: Encouraging accountability
Retrospectives: Addressing negativity
Dana: Leading positive retrospectives
Wrap-up
Evaluation presentations: Components and tips
Activity: Add quality standards to your project plan
Test your knowledge: Evaluation questions
Activity: Create evaluation questions and indicators
Test your knowledge: Survey development
Test your knowledge: Evaluation findings
Activity: Complete a retrospective document
Reflection: Encouraging participation
Reflection: Encouraging accountability
Reflection: Addressing negativity

Effective stakeholder communication
Introduction: Effective stakeholder communication
Communicating project problems
Chris: The art of problem-solving
Connecting project problems to goals
Writing emails to escalate a problem
Laura: Stakeholder communication best practices
Completing a closeout report
Project impact report
Wrap-up
Personal closing report
Acing an elevator pitch
The STAR method
Interviewing remotely
Interview tips from Googlers
Congratulations from your instructors
Exploring Professional Opportunities
Course 6 glossary
Congratulations: Next steps
Sign up for the Big Interview program
Top tips for interview success
Showcase your work
Claim your Google Project Management Certificate badge
Project Management at Google: Tips to take with you
Reflection: Summarizing project problems
Reflection: Connecting problems to goals
Activity: Complete the project closeout report
Test your knowledge: Impact report
Activity: Complete a personal closing report
End-of-certificate checklist

Summary of User Reviews

Learn to apply project management techniques in real-life scenarios with Coursera's 'Applying Project Management' course. Users have rated this course highly for its practical approach and easy-to-follow instructions.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical approach

Pros from User Reviews

Clear and concise instructions
Real-life scenarios for practical application
Great for beginners in project management
Good value for money

Cons from User Reviews

Lacks advanced topics for experienced project managers
Some users found the course to be too basic
Limited interaction with instructors and peers
No certificate of completion for free users

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