Foundations of Project Management by Google via Coursera: Fee, Duration, How to Apply

Quick Facts

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Medium of instructions English	Mode of learning Self study	Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

Foundations of Project Management Certification by Coursera allows candidates to discover instrumental foundational project management concepts and understand the roles and responsibilities of a project manager through theoretical insights. The course participants receive a multi-dimensional educational experience from top experts in Google, which upskill their existing knowledge to carve an appropriate profile and skill set.

No previous experience has been prescribed for candidates willing to pursue this course which makes it easy for students to avail of this course irrespective of any eligibility criteria. Foundations of Project Management Certification Syllabus will help learners get a strong hand over how to illustrate the life cycle of a project and the significance of each phase.

Through the interactive modules, candidates will be able to compare programme management approaches and methodologies and determine the most effective one for a given project. They will also learn about organisational culture and structure and study its impacts on project management. Finally, they can gain a deep understanding of change management and the job of a project manager in that process.

Course and certificate fees

The fees for the course Foundations of Project Management is -

Head	Amount in INR
1 month	Rs. 1,175
3 month	Rs. 2,351
6 month	Rs. 3,527

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Coursera

What you will learn

Project management

Foundations of Project Management Certification Training highlights the basics of project management that any person related to the field must know. It will offer relevant insights in the following topics-

They will understand what organisational structure and organisational culture are and how they affect project management.
They shall also learn about the key project management roles and career options, along with the procedure to search for those positions.
They shall gain mastery over the different project management methodologies and approaches.
Candidates will be able to use their skills from previous work experience in current project management roles.
They will be able to describe a project management life cycle while comparing different programme management methodologies.
They shall also learn about project management roles, skills and responsibilities across different industries.
They shall get a basic understanding of project management and the roles and responsibilities of a project manager.

The syllabus

Module 1: Embarking on a career in project management

Videos

Welcome to the Google Project Management Certificate
Introduction to Course
What is project management?
What does a project manager do?
Transferable project management skills
X: Path to becoming a project manager
From certificate to career success
Finding the perfect role
Gilbert: Project management skills in my role
Wrap-up

Readings

Program and course overview
Helpful resources to get started
Program surveys
Explore project management roles
Using buzzwords in your job search

Quizzes

Test your knowledge: Learning about careers in project management
Module 1 challenge

Discussion Prompts

Meet and greet
Career goals and next steps
Browsing Future Jobs

Plugins

Commit to completing the program

Google Project Management Participant Entry Survey

Module 2: Becoming an effective project manager

Videos

Introduction: Becoming an effective project manager
The value of a project manager
JuAnne: Path to becoming a project manager
Key project manager roles and responsibilities
A project manager’s role within a team
Elita: A day in the life of a project manager
The core skills of a project manager
Rachel: My journey to becoming a project manager
Leadership and team dynamics
Ellen: Traits of a successful project manager
Wrap-up

Readings

How project managers impact organizations
Responsibilities that utilize interpersonal skills
Working with cross-functional teams
Key competencies: Flexibility and handling ambiguity
Common myths about project managers

Quizzes

Module 2 Challenge
Reflection: Relevant project management roles and companies
Test your knowledge: Learning more about project manager roles and responsibilities
Reflection: Identify the essential skills of a project manage
Test your knowledge: Acquiring the core skills of a successful project manager
Reflection: Influence without authority

Discussion Prompts

Skills you bring to the table

Plugins

Identify: Project opportunities and tasks

Module 3: The project management life cycle and methodologies

Videos

Introduction to project management methodologies
Exploring the phases of the project life cycle
Phases in action: Executing and closing
Phases in action: Initiating and planning
Introduction: The project management life cycle and methodologies
Overview of Waterfall and Agile
Introduction to Lean and Six Sigma
Wrap-up

Readings

Case study: The significance of each project phase
Summary of the project phases
Comparing Waterfall and Agile approaches
Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Common project management approaches and how to select one

Quizzes

Module 3 Challengg
Test your knowledge: Understanding the project life cycle
Test your knowledge: Analyzing the different project phases

Discussion Prompts

Evaluating approaches

Plugins

Identify: Phases of the project life cycle
Identify: Project management methodologies

Module 4: Organizational structure and culture

Videos

Introduction to organizational culture
Overview of classic and matrix structures
How organizational structure impacts project management
Lan: Working in a project management office
Introduction: Understanding organizational structure and culture
Amar: Project management in life and in the organization
Introduction to change management
Preparing for your job search
Participating in change management
Congrats! What's coming in course 2

Readings

A project manager's role within different organizational structures
The role of a project management office
Learning about an organization’s culture
Case study: Balancing company culture and strategic goals
A project manager’s role in change management
Corporate and project governance
How to uncover job opportunities
Course 1 glossary
Get started on course 2

Practice exercises

Module 4 Challenge
Test your knowledge: Understanding organizational structure
Test your knowledge: Understanding the impact of organizational culture
Test your knowledge: Understanding change management

Discussion Prompts

Exploring your possibilities
Your learning journey

Plugins

Explore: Organizational culture

Admission details

You can enrol for the Foundations of Project Management Certification Online Course in the given manner-

Go to the course webpage.
Select “Enroll for Free”.
You may audit the course for free or purchase the certification. In the latter case, you have to click on “Start Free Trial,” where you will have to make the payment after seven days.
On auditing the course, you can start the course immediately.

Scholarship Details

Foundations of Project Management Certification Programme scholarships are in the form of financial aid. It will be offered to underprivileged applicants after their application gets approved. The candidates can fill the application by clicking on “Financial aid available” on the course URL. Upon submission, all candidates will be informed of the final decision via mail.

Evaluation process

Foundations of Project Management Certification is optional for learners of this course. Interested applicants may pay the certification fee after the free trial, verify themselves on Coursera and undertake all assignments in this course to receive a passing grade.

FAQs

Is it compulsory to pursue all the courses in this professional certification?

Candidates who complete all the courses in the series will receive a professional certificate. Those who pursue this course specifically will get a course certificate so pursuing all of them is not a mandatory requirement for those not desiring a professional certification.

What job roles will Foundations of Project Management Certification Online Course prepare a candidate for?

Candidates can apply for vacancies in the position of a Junior Project Manager, Programme Manager, Project Coordinator, Scrum Master, etc.

Which tools and platforms will be taught in Foundations of Project Management Certification Online Course?

Candidates will have to work on spreadsheets, word processing applications, and presentation applications (including Keynote). Additionally, learners can use Asana and know about other common work management tools.

Is it necessary to take all the courses in this certification in the prescribed order?

It is not mandatory but recommended to get a better understanding.

Will Coursera levy extra charges for a hard copy of certificate?

Yes, additional shipping charges have to be paid by candidates who want a hard copy of the certificate.

How can a learner check their progress?

Learners can check their progress on the dashboard along with modules, readings, and exercises.

How do graded assignments work?

Graded assignments can be taken by paid learners unlimited number of times but only their highest grade will be recorded.

How can a candidate know if the Foundations of Project Management Certification Course carries any professional credits?

Candidates need to check that with their respective organization.

How can learners access their certification post-completion?

The certificate will be available on the “Accomplishments” tab. If not, the learner needs to ensure if they have fulfilled all the requirements for the certification.