Foundations of Project Management

This beginner-level course, part of the Google Project Management Professional Certificate, introduces foundational project management concepts, terminology, roles, and responsibilities across industries. Learners explore the project management life cycle and major methodologies (such as Waterfall, Agile, Lean, and Six Sigma), and examine how organizational structure and culture impact projects. The course also covers core skills of effective project managers, change management, and emerging use cases for generative AI in project management, preparing learners for entry-level project management roles.