Intro to Project Management | Google Project Management Certificate
Introduction to Google's Certificate Program in Project Management
Emilio, a program manager on the Responsible Innovation team at Google, welcomes participants to Google's Certificate Program in project management. The program aims to teach the fundamentals of project management and help individuals get a job or advance their career. Emilio shares his own journey into project management and highlights the importance of hands-on experience and core skills.
Emilio's Journey into Project Management
- Emilio started his career as a Spanish and leadership teacher in Los Angeles.
- He realized his passion for building visions and bringing different groups together around common goals.
- Recognizing his core project management skills, he transitioned into the business world.
What is Project Management?
- Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet project requirements and achieve desired outcomes.
- It is a versatile field that spans various industries and does not require deep technical knowledge.
Program Overview
- The program consists of six industry-relevant courses covering topics such as project management fundamentals, risk management, team dynamics, decision making, and more.
- Participants will engage in hands-on learning activities including building project plans, managing budgets, using different methodologies like agile and waterfall, and developing soft skills.
- Completion of the program offers opportunities to share work with Google and other top employers seeking project management professionals.
Course Instructors Introduction
The course instructors introduce themselves. JuAnne will be instructing Course Two on setting the stage for a successful project. Rowena will be instructing Course Three on project planning. Elita will be instructing Course Four on running a project. Sue will also be an instructor but her specific course is not mentioned in this section.
Meet the Instructors
- JuAnne: Senior program manager on cloud security programs.
- Instructor for Course Two: Setting the Stage for a Successful Project.
- Rowena: Senior program manager in Google Cloud.
- Instructor for Course Three: Project Planning - Putting It All Together.
- Elita: Senior engineering program manager at Google.
- Instructor for Course Four: Project Execution - Running a Project.
- Sue: Technical program manager for Google's Support Platform. (Specific course not mentioned)
The other instructors and their respective courses are not mentioned in this section.
Conclusion
The transcript provides an introduction to Google's Certificate Program in project management, emphasizing the importance of hands-on experience and core skills. It also introduces the concept of project management and outlines the program structure. Additionally, the course instructors are introduced, highlighting their expertise in different areas of project management.
Applying Project Management in the Real World
In this video, the instructor introduces the course "Applying Project Management in the Real World" and discusses how it will build upon the knowledge gained throughout the certificate program. The instructor expresses excitement about teaching this advanced project scenario.
Getting Started
- The instructor is excited to be the instructor for Course 6, "Applying Project Management in the Real World."
- This course aims to apply the knowledge, skills, and understanding gained throughout the certificate program to an advanced project scenario.
- Emilio asks if everyone is ready to get started.
Congratulations on Finishing
- Rowena congratulates viewers on finishing this video.
Timestamps are not available for this section of the transcript.