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Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World
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Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World

This course is part of Google Project Management: Professional Certificate

Taught in English

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What you'll learn

  • Complete a project charter, filling out key information including a project summary, SMART goals, scope, benefits, and costs.

  • Examine project documentation and conduct research to identify tasks for a project and organize those project tasks and milestones in a project plan.

  • 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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31 quizzes, 5 assignments

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45 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
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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.

What's included

11 videos7 readings5 quizzes1 assignment2 peer reviews1 discussion prompt

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 readings9 quizzes1 assignment1 discussion prompt3 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.

What's included

13 videos1 reading10 quizzes1 assignment1 discussion prompt

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.

What's included

16 videos8 readings7 quizzes2 assignments3 discussion prompts2 plugins

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