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Learn the foundations of project management and get the job-ready skills you need to kick-start your career in a fast-growing field.
Discover how to manage projects efficiently and effectively, using traditional and agile methods. The Google Project Management Professional Certificate not only focuses on project management artifacts and skill sets, but essential business acumen skills like stakeholder management, influencing, critical thinking in problem solving, and effective communication.
This online, self-paced program includes over 140 hours of instruction and practice-based assessments, which will help you simulate real-world project management scenarios that are critical for success in the workplace. The content is highly interactive and exclusively developed by Google employees with decades of experience in program and project management. Through a mix of videos, assessments, and hands-on activities, you’ll get introduced to initiating, planning, and running both traditional and Agile projects. You’ll develop a toolbox to demonstrate your understanding of key project management elements, including managing a schedule, budget, and team.
When you register, you'll receive six (6) months of access to complete the certificate program, along with support from a dedicated success coach. Upon completion, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 150 U.S. employers, including Walmart, Best Buy, and Astreya. This program also qualifies you for over 100 hours of project management education, which helps prepare you for Project Management Institute Certifications like the globally-recognized Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®.
75% of Google Career Certificate Graduates in the United States report an improvement in their career trajectory (e.g. new job or career, promotion or raise) within 6 months of certificate completion!
Skills you’ll gain will include: Creating risk management plans; Understanding process improvement techniques; Managing escalations, team dynamics, and stakeholders; Creating budgets and navigating procurement; Utilizing project management software, tools, and templates; Practicing Agile project management, with an emphasis on Scrum.
Common job titles you'll be prepared for include: Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Project Assistant, Operations Manager, Operations Associate, Program Manager, Scrum Master, Project Associate, Project Analyst, Project Administrator, Technical Project Manager
What you will learn
- 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
Certificate Details
Self-paced independent study with 24/7 online access for 6 months. Approximately 140 course hours. Plus access to a dedicated success coach from South Central College.
There are 6 courses in this Professional Certificate:
- Foundations of Project Management
- Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
- Project Planning: Putting It All Together
- Project Execution: Running the Project
- Agile Project Management
- Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World
When you invest in this program, you'll receive:
- Enrollment in 6 online certificate courses with over 140 hours of hands-on learning
- Access to a dedicated success coach
- Professional career certification with Credly badging
- Opportunity to build your portfolio
- Career success tools and resources
- Connection to national employers
- Potential for credits in applicable academic programs at South Central College
We're rolling out this certificate with a special introductory price of $199. This low price won't last long, so register and get started today!
NOTE: Course access and next steps will be provided to you via email within 1-2 business days of your registration. If you have any questions, please email cwe@southcentral.edu. |
