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This comprehensive certification course, designed for aspiring and new project managers, provides a foundational understanding of project management principles and practices.
Course objectives
Build practical skills across the key domains covered in Google Project Management (Google-PM).
Foundations of Project ManagementDefine project management and its core components.
- Define project management and its core components.
- Identify the key responsibilities and characteristics of a project manager.
- Describe the phases of the project life cycle (initiate, plan, execute, close).
- Differentiate between various project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Scrum).
- Explain the importance of organizational structure and culture in project success.
- Recognize common project management tools and software.
Project Planning and InitiationDefine project goals and objectives using SMART criteria.
- Define project goals and objectives using SMART criteria.
- Conduct a stakeholder analysis and develop a stakeholder engagement plan.
- Develop a project charter that outlines project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Create a work breakdown structure (WBS) to define project tasks.
- Develop a realistic project schedule using techniques like Gantt charts and critical path method.
- Estimate project costs and develop a budget.
- Identify and assess potential project risks.
Project Execution and MonitoringManage project teams, including motivation, conflict resolution, and performance evaluation.
- Manage project teams, including motivation, conflict resolution, and performance evaluation.
- Implement communication strategies for effective stakeholder engagement.
- Monitor project progress against the plan and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Implement quality assurance and quality control processes.
- Manage project risks and develop contingency plans.
Project Closure and Agile PrinciplesConduct project closure activities, including final deliverables and administrative closure.
- Conduct project closure activities, including final deliverables and administrative closure.
- Perform a post-project review and document lessons learned.
- Understand the core values and principles of Agile project management.
- Explain the roles and ceremonies within Scrum (e.g., Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective).
- Apply Agile tools and techniques for iterative development and continuous improvement.
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About this course
This comprehensive certification course, designed for aspiring and new project managers, provides a foundational understanding of project management principles and practices. Developed by Google, this program equips learners with the essential skills to plan, execute, and manage projects effectively, utilizing industry-standard methodologies. Participants will gain practical experience in initiating, planning, and closing projects, while mastering agile project management approaches and the critical soft skills necessary for successful team leadership and stakeholder communication.
Training alone does not establish DoD 8140 qualification. Confirm position-specific requirements with your organization.