GPM5200X - Google Project Management Professional Certificate
Course Description
Certificate Description
Get started in the high-growth field of project management with a professional certificate developed by Google. Discover how to manage projects efficiently and effectively, using traditional and agile methods.
The Google Project Management Professional Certificate not only focuses on project management artifacts and skill sets, but essential business acumen skills like stakeholder management, influencing, critical thinking in problem solving, and effective communication.
You’ll learn these job-ready skills in our certificate program through interactive content (discussion prompts, quizzes, and hands-on activities) in under six months, with 5-10 hours of study a week. Along the way, you’ll work through a curriculum designed with input from top employers and industry leaders, like the Project Management Institute (PMI) and Scrum.org. After you’ve graduated from the program, you’ll have access to career resources and the opportunity to connect directly with over 150 employers who are hiring for open entry-level roles in project management.
Key Benefits
- 100% Online Self-Paced Certificate Program
- Developed by Google
- Learn entry-level job skills for a project management career
- No prior experience required
- Eligible for over 100 hours of PMI recognized project management education
- Stackable for academic credit towards a degree
Learning Modules Include
- Unit 1: Foundations of Project Management
- Unit 2: Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
- Unit 3: Project Planning: Putting it All Together
- Unit 4: Project Execution: Running the Project
- Unit 5: Agile Project Management
- Unit 6: Applying Project Management in the Real World
Certificate Learning Outcomes
- Estimating time and budgets
- Running effective meetings and managing stakeholders
- Identifying and managing risks
- Applying Agile and Scrum frameworks
- Leadership skills and navigating team dynamics
Prior Learning Credit
The Google Project Management Certificate serves as a valuable credential that complements your educational path, offering the potential to earn academic credits for prior learning that can be applied to a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs at National University. Below is a list of degrees that are eligible for academic credit transfer:
- Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Design Engineering: EGR440-Project Management Fundamentals (4.5 Credits)
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management: EGR440-Project Management Fundamentals (4.5 Credits)
- Bachelor of Science in Project Management: PMB400-Project Management Essentials (4.5 Credits)
- Master of Science in Information Technology: TIM5050-Project Management for IT Professionals (4.5 Credits)
- Master of Science in Technology Management: TIM5050-Project Management for IT Professionals (4.5 Credits)
Requirements to Enroll
All learners are eligible to enroll in the Google Project Management Professional Certificate. There are no admissions requirements. It is recommended that learners have a high school diploma or GED.
Estimated Time to Completion
The Google Project Management Professional Certificate can be completed in 3 months working approximately 20 hours per week, or in 6 months working 10 hours per week.
Access Time
Learners will have access to their certificate learning modules for up to 12 months from the date of their enrollment.
CEUs and PDUs
CEUs - 24 National University Continuing Education Units
PDUs - 100+ PDUs for Project Management Education
Certificate of Completion
Learners will be awarded a National University Workforce Education Solutions Professional and Continuing Education Certificate of Progress and Credly digital badge for each of the 6 units. After completion of all 6 units, learners will be awarded an official National University Workforce Education Solutions Professional and Continuing Education Certificate of Completion.
How to Access My Certificate
After enrollment allow up to 24 hours for the course to appear in Brightspace. Follow the steps below:
- Log in to your student portal at westraining.nu.edu
- Click the drop down next to “Login”, then click “Student Login”
- Log in using User Name (email address) and Password
- Once logged into your PACE student portal, click on “Brightspace LMS” on the left-hand navigation panel.
- Under My Courses, click the course title to get started.