Foundations of Project Management

This is the first of six courses 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.