Learn foundational project management terminology and a get deeper understanding of a project manager's role and responsibilities. This course helps you discover the foundational skills you'd need to land an introductory-level project management roles. This is the first course in the Google Project Management Certificate program, a series designed to prepare you for an entry-level project manager role.

Syllabus

Embarking on a career in project management

Welcome to the Google Project Management Certificate
Program and course overview
Introduction to Course 1
Get started with your Google Project Management Certificate
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
Explore project management roles
Finding the perfect role
Gilbert: Project management skills in my role
Practice Quiz: Test your knowledge: Learning about careers in project management
Wrap-up
Graded Quiz: Module 1 Challenge

Becoming an effective project manager

Introduction: Becoming an effective project manager
The value of a project manager
JuAnne: Path to becoming a project manager
How project managers impact organizations
Practice Quiz: Reflection: Relevant project management roles and companies
Key project manager roles and responsibilities
Responsibilities that utilize interpersonal skills
A project manager's role within a team
Working with cross-functional teams
Elita: A day in the life of a project manager
Practice Quiz: Test your knowledge: Learning more about project manager roles and responsibilities
The core skills of a project manager
Key competencies: Flexibility and handling ambiguity
Practice Quiz: Reflection: Identify the essential skills of a project manager
Rachel: My journey to becoming a project manager
Common myths about project managers
Practice Quiz: Test your knowledge: Acquiring the core skills of a successful project manager
Leadership and team dynamics
Practice Quiz: Reflection: Influence without authority
Ellen: Traits of a successful project manager
Wrap-up
Graded Quiz: Module 2 Challenge

The project management life cycle and methodologies

Introduction: The project management life cycle and methodologies
Exploring the phases of the project life cycle
Case study: The significance of each project phase
Practice Quiz: Test your knowledge: Understanding the project life cycle
Phases in action: Initiating and planning
Phases in action: Executing and closing
Summary of the project phases
Practice Quiz: Test your knowledge: Analyzing the different project phases
Introduction to project management methodologies
Overview of Waterfall and Agile
Comparing Waterfall and Agile approaches
Introduction to Lean and Six Sigma
Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Common project management approaches and how to select one
Wrap-up
Graded Quiz: Module 3 Challenge

Organizational structure and culture

Introduction: Organizational structure and culture
Overview of Classic and Matrix structures
A project manager's role within different organizational structures
How organizational structure impacts project management
The role of a Project Management Office
Lan: Working in a Project Management Office
Practice Quiz: Test your knowledge: Understanding organizational structure
Introduction to organizational culture
Learning about an organization's culture
Practice Quiz: Test your knowledge: Understanding the impact of organizational culture
Amar: Project management in life and in the organization
Case study: Balancing company culture and strategic goals
Introduction to change management
A project manager's role in change management
Participating in change management
Corporate and project governance
Practice Quiz: Test your knowledge: Understanding change management
Graded Quiz: Module 4 Challenge
Congrats! What's coming in Course 2
Course 1 Glossary
Get started on Course 2
Course 1 resources and citations