Goal: To Get a Job or Earn US College Credits | Salary: ₹6-8 lakh | Professional Certificate | No Degree or Prior Experience Needed | Taught by Google Staff | Duration: 6 Months
A job-oriented 6-course series that gives you hands-on beginner level training in Agile methodologies, strategic communication, and problem-solving against real-world scenarios. The program also prepares you for globally recognised certifications that further increase your job prospects in this high-growth field. After completing the program, you can apply for roles such as Project Manager, Project Coordinator and Project Assistant.
What You’ll Learn
- Gain an immersive understanding of the practices and skills needed to succeed in an entry-level project management role
- Learn how to create effective project documentation and artifacts throughout the various phases of a project
- Learn the foundations of Agile project management, with a focus on implementing Scrum events, building Scrum artifacts, and understanding Scrum roles
- Practice strategic communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management through real-world scenarios
What You’ll Earn
- ₹6-8 lakh per year is the average beginner salary for a Project Management professional in India (Source: upgrad.com, in.talent.com, glassdoor.co.in)
- $77,000+ per year is the median salary for a Project Management professional in the US (Source: Lightcast™ US Job Postings)
Details
This 6-course program helps you develop in-demand skills in project management that prepare you for entry-level jobs.
Additionally, 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)®.
You will learn from Google employees whose foundations in project management served as launch pads for their own careers. At under 10 hours per week, you can complete the certificate in less than 6 months.
This program is ACE® recommended—when you complete, you can earn up to 9 college credits if you are pursuing a US college degree.
Applied Learning Project
This program includes over 140 hours of instruction and practice-based assessments, which simulate real-world project management scenarios that are critical for success in the workplace.
Skills you will gain will include:
- Creating risk management plans
- Understanding process improvement techniques
- Managing escalations, team dynamics, and stakeholders
- Creating budgets and navigating procurement
- Utilising project management software, tools, and templates
- Practising Agile project management, with an emphasis on Scrum
You will be introduced to initiating, planning, and running both traditional and Agile projects. You will also develop a toolbox to demonstrate your understanding of key project management elements, including managing a schedule, budget, and team.
