This course is the first in a series of six that will teach you the skills you need to start a career in project management. Project managers lead, plan, and implement important projects that help their organizations succeed. In this course, you’ll learn the basics of project management terminology and gain a deeper understanding of the role and responsibilities of a project manager. You’ll also learn about the different types of project management jobs available. Throughout the program, you’ll learn from current Google project managers who can provide you with a well-rounded educational experience that will help you build the skills you need to succeed on the job.
This course is designed for beginners with no prior experience in project management. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
- Define project management and describe what constitutes a project.
- Understand the different roles and responsibilities of project managers in a variety of industries.
- Identify the core skills that help project managers succeed.
- Describe the project life cycle and explain the importance of each phase.
- Compare different project management methodologies and approaches and determine which is best 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.
| Week 1 | Embarking on a career in project management |
| Week 2 | Becoming an effective project manager |
| Week 3 | The project management life cycle and methodologies |
| Week 4 | Organizational structure and culture |