Foundations of Project Management 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.
What you’ll learn
- 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.
Build your Leadership and Management expertise
This course is part of the Google Project Management: Professional Certificate
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate from Google