This course consists of six modules and is the fourth in the Google Project Management Certificate program. It focuses on the execution and closing phases of the project life cycle. You’ll learn how to track essential aspects of a project, manage changes, dependencies, and risks, and communicate them effectively. The course will also introduce key quality management concepts like quality standards, planning, assurance, and control, as well as how to measure customer satisfaction and implement continuous and process improvement techniques.

You’ll dive into prioritizing and analyzing data to make informed decisions and learn how to present that data effectively. The course also covers leadership skills, focusing on team development stages and managing team dynamics. You’ll discover tools for enhancing project team communication, organizing meetings, and communicating project status updates. Lastly, you’ll explore the steps involved in the project closing process and learn how to create and share project closing documentation.

Google project managers will guide you through practical exercises, demonstrating the best tools and approaches for real-world project management.

No prior experience is required, and after completing the program, you’ll be ready to apply for entry-level project management roles.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Identify which aspects of a project to track and explore various tracking methods.
• Manage and communicate changes, dependencies, and risks effectively.
• Understand and implement key quality management concepts, including standards, planning, assurance, and control.
• Create continuous improvement processes, measure customer satisfaction, and conduct retrospectives.
• Prioritize and analyze data, and communicate a project’s data-driven story.
• Use tools and best practices for effective project team communication and status updates.
• Outline the steps of the closing process and develop closing documentation for stakeholders, the team, and project managers.