Google Project Management - Foundations of Project Management

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Course curriculum

1. Program and course overview
2. Introduction to Course 1
3. Helpful resources to get started
1. What is project management?
2. What does a project manager do?
3. Transferable project management skills
4. X: Path to becoming a project manager
1. From certificate to career success
2. Explore project management roles
3. Finding the perfect role
4. Gilbert: Project management skills in my role
5. Using buzzwords in your job search
1. Introduction: Becoming an effective project manager
2. The value of a project manager
3. JuAnne: Path to becoming a project manager
4. How project managers impact organizations
1. Key project manager roles and responsibilities
2. Responsibilities that utilize interpersonal skills
3. A project manager’s role within a team
4. Working with cross-functional teams
5. Elita: A day in the life of a project manager
1. The core skills of a project manager
2. Key competencies: Flexibility and handling ambiguity
3. Rachel: My journey to becoming a project manager
4. Common myths about project managers
5. Leadership and team dynamics
6. Ellen: Traits of a successful project manager
1. Introduction The project management life cycle and methodologies
2. Exploring the phases of the project life cycle
3. Case study: The significance of each project phase
1. Phases in action: Initiating and planning
2. Phases in action: Executing and closing
3. Summary of the project phases
1. Introduction to project management methodologies
2. Overview of Waterfall and Agile
3. Comparing Waterfall and Agile approaches
4. Introduction to Lean and Six Sigma
5. Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
6. Common project management approaches and how to select one
1. Introduction: Organizational structure and culture
2. Overview of Classic and Matrix structures
3. A project manager's role within different organizational structures
4. How organizational structure impacts project management
5. The role of a Project Management Office
6. Lan: Working in a Project Management Office
1. Introduction to organizational culture
2. Learning about an organization’s culture
3. Amar: Project management in life and in the organization
4. Case study: Balancing company culture and strategic goals
1. Introduction to change management
2. A project manager’s role in change management
3. Participating in change management
4. Corporate and project governance
1. Preparing for your job search
2. How to uncover job opportunities

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Google Project Management - Foundations of Project Management

Course curriculum

Introduction

Module 1: Understanding the Basics of Project Management

Module 2: Learning About Careers in Project Management

Module 3: Exploring How a Project Manager Adds Value

Module 4: Learning More About Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities

Module 5: Acquiring the Core Skills of a Successful Project Manager

Module 6: Understanding the Project Life Cycle

Module 7: Analyzing the Different Project Phases

Module 8: Comparing Project Management Methodologies and Approaches

Module 9: Understanding Organizational Structure

Module 10: Understanding the Impact of Organizational Culture

Module 11: Understanding Change Management

Module 12: Optional - Pursuing your New Career

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