You made it! Applying Project Management in the Real World is the final course in the Google Project Management program. In this capstone course, you will practice applying the project management knowledge and skills you have learned so far. If you haven’t taken Courses 1-6 yet, we highly recommend doing so, as they provide the foundation necessary to complete the activities in this course. As you progress through this course, you will “observe” a project manager in a real-world scenario and complete dozens of hands-on activities. By the end of this course, you will have developed a portfolio of project management artifacts that will demonstrate the skills you have learned throughout the entire program, such as the ability to manage stakeholders and teams, organize plans, and communicate project details. These artifacts can exhibit their career readiness when applying for jobs in the field.



Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World
This course is part of Google Project Management Professional Certificate

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What you'll learn
Develop a comprehensive project charter using research and relevant documentation.
Determine quality standards and evaluate against those standards to ensure that the project is achieving the required level of quality.
Develop effective stakeholder reports by applying storytelling strategies to describe data.
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There are 4 modules in this course
You will learn to analyze project documents and supporting materials to identify project requirements, evaluate stakeholders, and problem-solve. You’ll complete a project charter and use it as a tool to align project scope and goals among stakeholders. You will also add specificity to project goals to make them SMART and apply effective negotiation skills with stakeholders to prioritize project goals.
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11 videos7 readings7 assignments1 peer review
You will examine project documentation, conduct online research, and analyze key conversations to identify tasks and milestones and then document and prioritize them in a project plan. You will also demonstrate effective communication techniques for making accurate time estimates for project tasks.
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12 videos2 readings10 assignments3 plugins
You will learn to define and describe quality management standards and evaluate against those standards to ensure that the project is achieving the required level of quality. You will distinguish evaluation questions from survey questions and recognize how to effectively share qualitative data. You will also learn strategies to facilitate a productive retrospective by encouraging participation, accountability, and positivity.
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13 videos3 readings12 assignments
You will learn to communicate and escalate project problems to stakeholders and to demonstrate your impact through effective reporting strategies. Additionally, you will prepare for job interviews in the field by reflecting on past projects, developing an elevator pitch, and anticipating common questions. You’ll also learn AI skills that you can use as a project management professional.
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20 videos9 readings8 assignments2 plugins
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Reviewed on May 28, 2025
A strong, accessible starting point for aspiring project managers. While it won’t replace formal certifications like PMP or CAPM, it’s a great way to build confidence and skills for junior PM roles.
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025
I enjoyed learning project management in this course. Most useful I found practice assignments with scenarios and supporting materials. I like the pace of this course and information organization.
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024
This course provided alot of information in a very clear, easy to understand and follow manner. The tools that I was left with will provide to be valuable throughout my career in Project Management.