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The "Project Management" course, part of the esteemed program, offers a robust foundation for anyone aspiring to excel in the field of business administration, specifically within project management. This comprehensive course offers a substantial total of 15 hours and 41 minutes of in-depth content, meticulously designed to ensure participants acquire essential project management skills and knowledge. Located within the Business Administration category and focusing on project management, the course provides a valuable educational path for future project managers.
The course begins with an introductory module, "Intro to Project Management," which lays the groundwork for understanding the roles, responsibilities, and fundamentals of project management. This is followed by "Professional Project Management Skills," providing a deeper dive into the key competencies and techniques necessary for professional practice.
Understanding organizational structures is pivotal, and the module "Project Structures" addresses how different organizational frameworks impact project execution. For those exploring career prospects, "Finding Project Manager Jobs" offers invaluable insights into navigating the job market and securing roles in the field.
Company culture plays a crucial role in project success, and the course's segment on "How Company Culture Affects Project Management" reveals the interconnectedness of culture and project outcomes. Additionally, the course covers practical aspects such as "How to Run a Successful Meeting," essential for ensuring productive collaboration.
Effective communication is vital for project managers. Modules like "Communicate Effectively as a Project Manager" and "Communicating and Working with Stakeholders" emphasize the importance of clear and strategic communication strategies. The course also dives into "Key Parts of Project Initiation," providing a blueprint for kicking off projects successfully.
For goal setting, the course offers "How to Set SMART Goals and Get Results," ensuring that objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Participants will also get acquainted with "The Best Resources and Tools to Manage Your Project," enhancing their ability to leverage technology and tools effectively.
The essentials of risk management are encapsulated in "Risk Management Basics," while "The Benefits of Project Planning" underline the significance of meticulous planning. Furthermore, creating a communication strategy is covered in "Create a Project Communication Plan."
Beginners are not left out, with "Project Planning for Beginners" providing a friendly introduction to essential planning techniques. Financial aspects are addressed in "How to Create a Project Budget," preparing managers to handle project finances effectively.
Leadership comparisons are drawn in "Leadership vs Management In a Successful Team," while "Storytelling with Data to Make Decisions" highlights the power of data-driven decision-making. Ensuring quality is the focus of "Quality Management and Continuous Improvement," and the course also thoroughly covers project closure in "How and When to Close a Project."
Additional effective methodologies are covered in "Effective Project Management" and "Project Tracking Methods and Examples." The course explores Agile practices with modules such as "What is Scrum?" and "Agile and Scrum in the Real World," offering practical tutorials on these popular methodologies.
Students will also learn how to compile crucial reports in "How to Write the Close Out Report" and hone negotiation skills in "Plan Your Project and Negotiate with Stakeholders." Practical application is encouraged with "Building Out a Project Plan With Google Sheets" and evaluating success in "Determining Your Project's Success."
The course rounds out with fundamental knowledge in "What Is Proje.
Video class: Intro to Project Management | Google Project Management Certificate
0h07m
Exercise: What is the primary objective of project management as described in the introduction of Google's Project Management Certificate Program?
Video class: Professional Project Management Skills | Google Project Management Certificate
0h21m
Video class: Project Structures
0h34m
Exercise: What is the primary purpose of initiating a project in the project lifecycle?
Video class: Finding Project Manager Jobs | Google Project Management Certificate
0h06m
Video class: How Company Culture Affects Project Management | Google Project Management Certificate
0h27m
Exercise: _What is an organizational structure and why is it important to understand it as a project manager?
Exercise: What is the main difference between a classic and a matrix organizational structure regarding project management authority?
Video class: How to Run a Successful Meeting | Google Career Certificates
0h07m
Video class: Communicate Effectively as a Project Manager | Google Career Certificates
0h08m
Exercise: As a project manager, what is one of the key responsibilities when it comes to using project documents like plans and trackers?
Video class: Key Parts of Project Initiation | Google Project Management Certificate
0h10m
Video class: Communicating and Working with Stakeholders | Google Project Management Certificate
0h23m
Exercise: _What should a project manager consider when identifying people resources for a project team?
Exercise: Why is it important to have just one person designated as 'accountable' in a RACI chart?
Video class: How to Set SMART Goals and Get Results | Google Project Management Certificate
0h42m
Exercise: _What is a project goal?
Video class: The Best Resources and Tools to Manage Your Project | Google Project Management Certificate
0h29m
Exercise: _What are the three resources that project managers typically work with during the initiation phase?
Exercise: Which is NOT typically considered a primary resource that project managers need to organize during the initiation phase?
Video class: Risk Management Basics | Google Project Management Certificate
0h29m
Exercise: _What is the difference between a risk and an issue in project management?
Video class: The Benefits of Project Planning | Google Project Management Certificate
0h35m
Exercise: What is the purpose of a milestone in project management?
Video class: Create a Project Communication Plan | Google Project Management Certificate
0h35m
Exercise: _What happened during the surprise party planning breakdown?
Video class: Project Planning for Beginners | Google Project Management Certificate
0h36m
Exercise: _What are the five basic elements that go into a project plan?
Exercise: What is the primary purpose of adding a buffer in project scheduling?
Video class: How to Create a Project Budget | Google Project Management Certificate
0h49m
Exercise: _What is a project budget?
Video class: Leadership vs Management In a Successful Team | Google Project Management Certificate
0h39m
Exercise: What are the top five factors identified by Google's researchers that have an impact on team effectiveness?
Video class: Storytelling with Data to Make Decisions | Google Project Management Certificate
0h34m
Exercise: _What is the definition of data, and how can it be used in decision-making?
Video class: Quality Management and Continuous Improvement | Google Project Management Certificate
0h45m
Exercise: What is the primary purpose of conducting project retrospectives?
Video class: How and When to Close a Project | Google Project Management Certificate
0h19m
Exercise: _What are the three criteria that make up a project closing?
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