Course Summary
Learn the fundamentals of project management with this course, covering topics such as project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and project closure.Key Learning Points
- Understand the role of a project manager and the importance of effective project management
- Learn how to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close a project
- Explore project management tools and techniques to help you manage projects more efficiently
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the role of a project manager and the importance of effective project management
- Learn how to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close a project
- Explore project management tools and techniques to help you manage projects more efficiently
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge of project management required
- Basic knowledge of business or organizational management recommended
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Introduction to Project Management Principles and Practices
- Agile Development
Related Education Paths
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Certification
Notable People in This Field
- Kim Wasson
- Rita Mulcahy
Related Books
Description
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.
Knowledge
- Describe project management skills, roles, and responsibilities across a variety of industries
- Explain the project management life cycle and compare different program management methodologies
- Define organizational structure and organizational culture and explain how it impacts project management.
Outline
- Embarking on a career in project management
- Welcome to the Google Project Management Certificate
- Introduction to Course 1
- What is project management?
- What does a project manager do?
- Transferable project management skills
- X: Path to becoming a project manager
- From certificate to career success
- Finding the perfect role
- Gilbert: Project management skills in my role
- Wrap-up
- Program and course overview
- Helpful resources to get started
- Program surveys
- Explore project management roles
- Using buzzwords in your job search
- Test your knowledge: Learning about careers in project management
- Weekly Challenge 1
- Becoming an effective project manager
- Introduction: Becoming an effective project manager
- The value of a project manager
- JuAnne: Path to becoming a project manager
- Key project manager roles and responsibilities
- A project manager’s role within a team
- Elita: A day in the life of a project manager
- 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
- Wrap-up
- How project managers impact organizations
- Responsibilities that utilize interpersonal skills
- Working with cross-functional teams
- Key competencies: Flexibility and handling ambiguity
- Common myths about project managers
- Reflection: Relevant project management roles and companies
- Test your knowledge: Learning more about project manager roles and responsibilities
- 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
- Weekly Challenge 2
- The project management life cycle and methodologies
- Introduction: The project management life cycle and methodologies
- Exploring the phases of the project life cycle
- Phases in action: Initiating and planning
- Phases in action: Executing and closing
- Introduction to project management methodologies
- Overview of Waterfall and Agile
- Introduction to Lean and Six Sigma
- Wrap-up
- Case study: The significance of each project phase
- Summary of the project phases
- Comparing Waterfall and Agile approaches
- Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Common project management approaches and how to select one
- Test your knowledge: Understanding the project life cycle
- Test your knowledge: Analyzing the different project phases
- Weekly Challenge 3
- Organizational structure and culture
- Introduction: Organizational structure and culture
- Overview of Classic and Matrix structures
- How organizational structure impacts project management
- Lan: Working in a Project Management Office
- Introduction to organizational culture
- Amar: Project management in life and in the organization
- Introduction to change management
- Participating in change management
- Preparing for your job search
- Congrats! What's coming in Course 2
- A project manager's role within different organizational structures
- The role of a Project Management Office
- Learning about an organization’s culture
- Case study: Balancing company culture and strategic goals
- A project manager’s role in change management
- Corporate and project governance
- How to uncover job opportunities
- Course 1 Glossary
- Get started on Course 2
- Test your knowledge: Understanding organizational structure
- Test your knowledge: Understanding the impact of organizational culture
- Test your knowledge: Understanding change management
- Weekly Challenge 4
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the essential concepts of project management with this comprehensive course from Coursera. Students praise the well-structured lessons and engaging instructors that make learning easy and fun.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Clear and concise explanations of project management conceptsPros from User Reviews
- Engaging instructors make learning fun
- Well-structured course with clear explanations
- Great preparation for PMP certification
- Interactive quizzes and assignments keep students engaged
- Real-world examples and case studies make the material relevant
Cons from User Reviews
- Some students found the course too basic
- Lack of hands-on projects or simulations
- Some technical glitches with the online platform
- Limited interaction with instructors or other students
- No certification or accreditation upon completion
Google Career CertificatesTop Instructor
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