Google Project Management

Coursera Inc.; Mountain View (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is offering a comprehensive Google Project Management Professional Certificate that equips you with essential project management skills. Designed for those new to the field, this program covers Agile methodologies, strategic communication, and effective stakeholder management. With a focus on practical applications, you'll learn to create project documentation, manage risks, and lead teams effectively. This certificate not only enhances your resume but also prepares you for various in-demand roles like Project Manager and Project Coordinator. Join a growing community of professionals and elevate your career in project management with this recognized credential.

Benefits

Unlimited access to courses

Career coaching sessions

Mock interviews

Resume building workshops

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; suitable for beginners.
• Focus on Agile project management and Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage project documentation and artifacts.
• Implement Agile practices and manage project risks.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Strategic Thinking

Business Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Asana

Job description

Google Project Management: Professional Certificate

Google Project Management: Professional Certificate

Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise

Gain an immersive understanding of the practices and skills needed to succeed in an entry-level project management role

Learn how to create effective project documentation and artifacts throughout the various phases of a project

Learn the foundations of Agile project management, with a focus on implementing Scrum events, building Scrum artifacts, and understanding Scrum roles

Practice strategic communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management through real-world scenarios

This Professional Certificate qualifies you for learning hours towards the industry-recognized Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam.

Taught in English

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Prepare for a career as a Project Manager

• Receive professional-level training from Google
• Demonstrate your proficiency in portfolio-ready projects
• Earn an employer-recognized certificate from Google
• Qualify for in-demand job titles: Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Project Assistant

CLP7,951,837 median entry-level salary for Project Manager¹

4,933 job openings for Project Manager in Chile¹

4,933 job openings for Project Manager in Chile¹

Professional Certificate - 6 course series

Understand the significance of the initiation phase of the project life cycle.

Understand the key components of project charters and develop a project charter for project initiation.

Complete a stakeholder analysis and utilize RACI charts to define and communicate project team member responsibilities.

Evaluate various project management tools to meet project needs.

Describe the components of the project planning phase and their significance.

Identify tools and best practices to build a project plan and risk management plan.

Describe how to estimate, track, and maintain a budget.

Draft a communication plan and explain how to manage it.

Implement the key quality management concepts of quality standards, quality planning, quality assurance, and quality control.

Demonstrate how to prioritize and analyze data and how to communicate a project’s data-informed story.

Discuss the stages of team development and how to manage team dynamics.

Describe the steps of the closing process and create project closing documentation.

Explain the Agile project management approach and philosophy, including values and principles.

Discuss the pillars of Scrum and how they support Scrum values.

Describe the five important Scrum events and how to set up each event for a Scrum team.

Explain how to coach an Agile team and help them overcome challenges.

Develop a comprehensive project charter using research and relevant documentation.

Determine quality standards and evaluate against those standards to ensure that the project is achieving the required level of quality.

Develop effective stakeholder reports by applying storytelling strategies to describe data.

Prepare for job interviews and gain a competitive edge by learning AI skills you can apply to your work.

• Boost your project management skills with AI
• Use AI to create a project charter
• Identify potential project risks with gen AI
• Use AI to improve project communications
• Execute meetings more efficiently with AI

Skills you'll gain

Category: Project Management

Category: Project Management Project Management

Category: Strategic Thinking

Category: Strategic Thinking Strategic Thinking

Category: Business Communication

Category: Business Communication Business Communication

Category: Strategy and Operations

Category: Strategy and Operations Strategy and Operations

Category: Organizational Culture

Category: Organizational Culture Organizational Culture

Category: Change Management

Category: Change Management Change Management

Category: Organizational Development

Category: Organizational Development Organizational Development

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

Build toward a degree

When you complete this Professional Certificate, you may be able to have your learning recognized for credit if you are admitted and enroll in one of the following online degree programs.¹

This Professional Certificate has ACE recommendation. It is eligible for college credit at participating U.S. colleges and universities. Note: The decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution.

Grow with Google is an initiative that draws on Google's decades-long history of building products, platforms, and services that help people and businesses grow. We aim to help everyone – those who make up the workforce of today and the students who will drive the workforce of tomorrow – access the best of Google’s training and tools to grow their skills, careers, and businesses.

Why people choose Coursera for their career

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While I had project management skills learned ‘on the job’ as a classroom teacher for over a decade, I lacked a framework and vocabulary for communicating my proficiency to potential employers. After completing the Google Professional Certificate, I felt confident to discuss my skills, and I have accepted a new position and increased my salary by $20,000.

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Why start a career in project management?

Project managers are in high demand. In fact, a study by the Project Management Institute found that, by the year 2027, employers will need 87.7 million people to fill project management-related roles. As the workplace continues to grow and evolve, project managers serve as a pivotal piece of an organization’s ability to adapt and remain agile.

Project managers are natural problem-solvers. In addition to setting the plan and guiding teammates through the project, they are tasked with managing changes and risks. Each day is dynamic and different for a project manager because they are at the center of the project, building relationships, prioritizing tasks, and delivering results! Using various tools and templates, as well as a unique skill set, the project manager brings order to chaos.

In the U.S. and Canada, Coursera charges $49 per month after the initial 7-day free trial period. The Google Project ManagementCertificate can be completed in less than 6 months at under 10 hours per week of part-time study, so most learners can complete the certificate for less than $300 USD. In other countries where Google Career Certificates are available, your cost may be lower.

What background knowledge is necessary?

None! Whether you’re completely new to the job field or have had some exposure, a Google Career Certificate is the right program for you.

Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?

We highly recommend taking the courses of each certificate program in the order presented, as the content builds on information from earlier courses.

Which tools and platforms are taught in the curriculum?

Spreadsheets (e.g., Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, etc.), word processing applications (e.g., Google Docs, Microsoft Word, etc.), and presentation applications (e.g., Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, etc.) will be used. Additionally, learners will have the option to use Asana and to learn about other common work management tools.

Which jobs does this program prepare for?

One of the most exciting parts about joining the field of project management is the large number of job opportunities available. In fact, the Project Management Institute estimates that employers will need to fill nearly 2.2 million new project-oriented roles each year through 2027.

The Google Project Management Certificate helps you develop essential project management skill sets and business acumen. By learning and practicing the project management approaches included in this program, you’ll prepare yourself for introductory-level project manager roles across a variety of industries. Some common titles include Program Manager, Junior Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Scrum Master, and more. Project management is a skill that lends itself to many different types of roles in numerous industries with many opportunities for career growth.

What kind of companies hire project management professionals?

By learning the project management skills included within this program, you’ll prepare yourself for project manager roles across a multitude of industries and sectors. Project managers are found in every kind of organization--as employees, managers, contractors, and independent consultants. With experience, they may becomeprogram managers(responsible for multiple related projects) orportfolio managers(responsible for selection, prioritization, and alignment of projects and programs with an organization's strategy).

Will completing this certificate help prepare me for Project Management Institute certifications?

Google is an approved member of the Project Management Institute’s Authorized Training Partner Program, which ensures practitioners have access to consistent and high-quality training experiences. Those who complete the Google Project Management Certificate will qualify for over 100 hours of project management education that apply directly to requirements for globally-recognized PMI credentials, like the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification , at a discounted price.

What will I be able to do upon completing the professional certificate?

Google Career Certificates are designed to prepare you for an entry-level role in job fields like data analytics, digital marketing & e-commerce, IT support, project management, and UX design. Upon completion of a Google Career Certificate, like this one, certificate graduates in the U.S. will have the option to share their information with top U.S. employers that are hiring entry-level professionals, like Target, T-Mobile, Wells Fargo and of course, Google. Employer consortiums are currently available in the U.S., Canada, India, Singapore, Indonesia and are coming to more countries soon. The employers included will vary by country.

What resources will be available to help with the job search process?

In addition to expert-led training and hands-on projects designed to prepare you for a job, you'll get access to an interview practice tool , mock interviews and resume building workshops, career coaching sessions and more. You'll also be able to connect with over 150 U.S. employers who are searching for candidates who have completed a Google Career Certificate.

Why did Google create this program?

Google had long faced an issue that many other companies also contend with: We had open IT support roles, but not enough qualified candidates to fill them. So we built and tested a training program to provide pathways to jobs in technical support at Google for people with no college degree or experience. In 2018, Google launched the IT Support Certificate so that this training could be available to everyone. Since then, thousands of people have completed the program. In the United States, 75% of certificate graduates report a positive career outcome (e.g., new job, promotion, or raise) within six months of completion.¹

When we saw the positive impact this program was having on people all over the world, we expanded into additional fast-growing, high-paying career fields: cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing & e-commerce, project management and UX design. Built and taught by Google, these certificates prepare people from all backgrounds for jobs in fields with great demand for qualified candidates. No degree or previous experience is required. Graduates get the chance to connect directly with over 150 U.S. employers who are accepting Google Career Certificates for open jobs.

¹Based on program graduate survey, United States, 2022.

Can I get college credit for taking the Google Project Management Certificate?

Those planning to attend a degree program can utilize ACE️ recommendations or ECTS recommendations , the industry standard for translating workplace learning to college credit. Learners can earn an ACE recommendation of up to 9 college credits , or 6 ECTS credits, for completing the Project Management Certificate. This aims to help open up additional pathways to learners who are interested in higher education, and prepare them for entry-level jobs.

To share proof of completion with schools, certificate graduates will receive an email prompting them to claim their Credly badge, which contains the ACE ️ or ECTS credit recommendation. Once claimed, they will receive a competency-based transcript that signifies the credit recommendation, which can be shared directly with a school from the Credly platform. Please note that the decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution and is not guaranteed.

Does the Google Project Management Certificate include AI content?

The Google Project Management Certificate features practical training and hands-on activities to help you leverage AI for project management. Learn how to use AI to help discover risks within a project and run meetings like a pro directly from Google experts.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

What is the refund policy?

If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy .

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Certificate, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Certificate. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

¹ Median salary and job opening data are sourced from Lightcast Job Postings Report.Content Creator, Machine Learning Engineer and Salesforce Development Representative (1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024)All other job roles (5/1/2024 - 5/1/2025)² Positive career outcome (e.g., new job, promotion, or raise) within six months of completion. Based on program graduate survey, United States 2022.