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