Google Certificate Program in Project Management

Introduction

• Welcome by Emilio, Program Manager on the Responsible Innovation Team at Google.
• Overview of the certificate program in project management.

Personal Reflection Exercise

• Think about tasks from life: organizing events, filing taxes, moving, etc.
• These experiences develop skills helpful for project management.

Program Overview

• The program consists of courses, activities, quizzes, and exercises focused on fundamentals of project management.
• Goal: Help participants get a job or advance in their career.

Speaker's Background

• Emilio's experience:
  • First job as a Spanish and leadership teacher in Los Angeles.
  • Realized passion for project management through guiding student leadership and collaborative projects.
• Emphasis on the demand for organized, action-oriented individuals in project management.

What is Project Management?

• Definition: Application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet project requirements and achieve desired outcomes.
• Importance of recognizing that everyday tasks can involve project management skills.
• Skills learned in this program are applicable across various industries.

Program Structure

• Courses: Six industry-relevant courses covering:

  • Project management fundamentals
  • Goals, objectives, and deliverables
  • Risk management
  • Team dynamics
  • Project management methodologies
  • Data-driven decision making

• Learning Methods:

  • Personal anecdotes, reading materials, quizzes, and case studies.
  • Self-paced learning: skip known sections, revisit materials as needed.

Hands-on Learning Focus

• Participants will:
  • Build project plans and timelines.
  • Manage budgets and stakeholder needs.
  • Learn methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall.
  • Use tools like Kanban and project management software (e.g., Asana).
  • Develop transferable soft skills for project management roles.

Career Opportunities

• Completion of the program provides:
  • Work examples to showcase to employers.
  • Opportunities to share work with Google and top employers.
• Insights from Google employees about their project management careers and job interview tips.

Course Instructors

• Course 1: Introduction by Emilio.
• Course 2: Joanne, Senior Program Manager on Cloud Security – Setting the stage for successful projects.
• Course 3: Rowena, Senior Program Manager in Google Cloud – Project planning, milestones, and dependencies.
• Course 4: Elita, Senior Engineering Program Manager – Project execution, communication, and risk management.
• Course 5: Sue, Technical Program Manager – Agile project management principles and practices.
• Course 6: Dan, Program Manager in Google Research – Applying project management skills in real-world scenarios.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to start the program and access learning experiences.
• Call to action to earn the official certificate and explore further learning opportunities.