Course 1: Foundations of Project Management
About this Course
This course is the first in a series of six to equip you with the skills you need to apply to introductory-level roles in project management. Project managers play a key role in leading, planning and implementing critical projects to help their organizations succeed. In this course, you’ll discover foundational project management terminology and gain a deeper understanding of the role and responsibilities of a project manager. We’ll also introduce you to the kinds of jobs you might pursue after completing this program. Throughout the program, you’ll learn from current Google project managers, who can provide you with a multi-dimensional educational experience that will help you build your skills for on-the-job application.
There are total four modules in this course:
- Module 1: Embarking on a career in project management
- Module 2: Becoming an effective project manager
- Module 3: The project management life cycle and methodologies
- Module 4: Organizational structure and culture
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In this video:
Module 3: The project management life cycle and methodologies
You will learn about the phases of the project life cycle, what tasks they involve, and why it is important to complete them. You will also learn about the different project management methodologies and approaches and which is most effective for a given project.

What's included:
Part 1
* Video: Introduction: The project management life cycle and methodologies
* Video: Exploring the phases of the project life cycle
* Reading: Case study: The significance of each project phase

Part 2
* Video: Phases in action: Initiating and planning
* Video: Phases in action: Executing and closing
* Reading: Summary of the project phases

Part 3
* Video: Introduction to project management methodologies
* Video: Overview of Waterfall and Agile
* Reading: Comparing Waterfall and Agile approaches
* Video: Introduction to Lean and Six Sigma
* Reading: Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
* Reading: Common project management approaches and how to select one

Part 4
* Video: Wrap-up
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