Michael Vicente
I’m currently working on my Google Certificate for Project Management to prepare me on my future career, and on this series of blog posts I’ll be sharing my notes and the information that I learn throughout the program.
What is project management?
Project Management – is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet the project requirements and achieve the desired outcome. Project management is valuable to businesses because it helps ensure that a project delivers the expected outcomes, both on time and within budget.
- Organize
- Budget
- Maintain Strong Relationship
Project management helps ensure that a project delivers the expected outcomes, both on time and within budget. This takes collaboration and careful planning.
What does a project manager do?
Project managers daily task:
The project manager has the responsibility to manage project costs and ensure the project stays within budget.
Transferable project management skills
Project managers work in many industries. The skills project managers learn in one industry can be applied in others. Project managers tackle a variety of projects from start to finish.
When you review a job listing, which section offers the most insight when deciding if the role is well-suited for you?
The job description indicates that the job matches your skill set and experience.
Which of the following might be part of a job description for an entry-level project manager role?
The term “Junior” typically refers to a newer role that requires less project management experience.
Which of the following best exemplifies the progression of a project management career?
While you may encounter a different title progression in your career, this is a typical progression. All project managers lead projects from start to finish and serve as guides for their team. However, program managers are responsible for managing many projects at the same time, and portfolio managers are responsible for portfolios of projects or programs for one client.
What three types of information can be helpful to include in your search for project management roles?
Using skills that are essential for all project managers in your job search can help you find both project management and project management-related roles, even if those roles do not include “project manager” in the title.
Including skills you’ve previously acquired in your job search can help you find jobs that match your experience.
Using common project management buzzwords in your job search can help you find both project management and project management-related roles, even if those roles do not include “project manager” in the title.
At some point, you may want to begin to search for jobs. So. how do you know where to start? There are lots of trusted job sites you can use, like Indeed, LinkedIn, Google Jobs, Ziprecruiter, and the Coursera Job Platform.
Browse some of the open positions to get a feel for what you might be interested in by visiting these sites–and don’t forget to set your location and experience level.
When you find an open position that piques your interest, share it below with your peers and explain why this might be a job you’d want.