Project Manager

Prepare for a new career in the high-growth field of project management, no experience or degree required. Get professional training designed by Google and get on the fastrack to a competitively paid job. There are over 464,000 open jobs in project management with a median entry-level salary of $87,000 in the U.S.¹ Project managers are natural problem-solvers. They set the plan and guide teammates, and manage changes, risks, and stakeholders. Gain in-demand skills that will prepare you for an entry-level job. Learn from Google employees whose foundations in project management served as launchpads for their own careers. Upon completion, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 150 U.S. employers including Deloitte, Target, Verizon, and of course, Google. This program qualifies you for over 100 hours of project management education, which helps prepare you for Project Management Institute Certifications like the globally-recognized Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®. 75% of certificate graduates report a positive career outcome (e.g., new job, promotion, or raise) within six months of completion² Check out all Google Career Certificates here. ¹Lightcast™ U.S. Job Postings (2024: Jan. 1, 2024 - Dec. 31, 2024) ²Based on program graduate survey, United States 2022

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Learners who complete this program will receive a 50% discount voucher to take the MO-210 Certification Exam. Through 2027, the project management-oriented labor force in seven project-oriented sectors is expected to grow by 33 percent or nearly 22 million new jobs. Prepare for a new career in this high-demand field with professional training from Microsoft. Project managers are skilled and organized professionals who equip their teams with the tools to succeed and evolve through projects. They play a critical role in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting the desired goals and objectives. Through a mix of videos, assessments, and hands-on activities, you’ll develop a strong foundation in project management. Prepare confidently for the PMP certification exam by practicing with sample questions and gaining a comprehensive understanding of the exam structure, content, and requirements. Apply your acquired knowledge and skills in practical scenarios through case studies and interactive exercises, reinforcing learning and improving your project management capabilities. When you graduate, you’ll have tangible examples to talk about in job interviews and be prepared to undertake the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam. Note: Courses 2-6 in this Professional Certificate are also part of the Microsoft Program Management Professional Certificate curriculum. See the FAQ below for more information.

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Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of project management. In this program, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge, and portfolio to have a competitive edge in the job market as an entry-level project manager in as little as 3 months. No prior knowledge or experience required. Project Managers are the backbone of any organization. They plan, track, and manage projects to successful completion, work cross-functionally to guide team members, manage risks, and create a strong channel of communication amongst stakeholders. The demand for project managers who can lead a project to a successful completion has never been greater in our ever-changing, fast-paced world. You’ll learn in-demand skills used by professional project managers including the processes and tools needed to set up a project for success, gain a comprehensive understanding of project management concepts, and learn project management methodologies including Agile. By the end of this program, you’ll have a portfolio of projects to demonstrate your proficiency, including developing project timelines, roles and responsibility matrices, stakeholder management tools, and communications plans. You’ll also unlock exclusive access to career support resources and a Professional Certificate from IBM to help you in your job search. In addition, this program is designed to help you prepare for attaining project management certifications such as the CAPM certification from PMI.

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