Google Project Management Professional Certificate - Worth it? Can you get a job?
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- Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
- In this video, we will discuss how you can transition to project management and how to get a job in project management using the latest Google Project Management Professional Coursera certificate. Specifically, we will dive into what's included in the Google certificate, if employers are recognizing it and what the ROI is on the professional certificate. #googlepm #pmp #pmcertificate
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1. What is the google PM certificate?
2. How does this compare to a PMI certificate?
3. How does this compare to the CAPM or PMP?
4. What are the similarities between the Google PM certificate and CAPM?
5. What are the differences between the Google PM certificate and CAPM?
6. Which one is better?
7. Does the Google PM certificate guarantee you a job? ?
8. What is the ROI on the google PM certificate? How much does the google PM certificate cost?
9. Who would most benefit from the Google PM certificate?
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I did this course as I way to change my career into project management. I got an entry level job as a project coordinator before I even finished the course. It helped me have basic knowledge for the interviews where I was asked to give a presentation on how to plan a new small project. I wouldn't have been able to get this job without this course.
Some parts are better than others, but I strongly recommend it
That's great Marcos! It sounds like you were the target audience and I'm really happy to hear you got value out of it!
Hello Marcos! Congrats on your job and hope you are doing great. I am planning to do this course so thought of checking for first hand feedback from you. How did you like the course and can we finish before 6 months or coursera will open modules every month
Marcos do you have a college degree before you got into the project management course ? Did you have any similar job experience prior to you taking the course ? How was the job hunting like?Do I need a BA degree in order yo land a job doing this?
@@christinadickson3846 I am also thinking to take this course …cn u share ur no so that I cn take help from u ..I am from india
Congrats!!
I can say for sure the Google Certificate was worth it. It is very detailed, the tests are simple and found it extremely valuable. Give it a shot.
Did you get a job with it?
Did you get a job?
That's awesome - good for you!
Did you get a job or no?
La question ne porte pas sur le contenu.
Du moment où elle nous informe que Google l'a construite avec le PMI on peut savoir que la formation est pertinente.
La question c'est de savoir si cette qualif permet d'avoir un job (quote est suffisamment prise au sérieux...)
My experience was everything. Got a position as a project manager and doubled my salary. Currently enrolled in the data analytics course to up my value. Definitely worth the small investment.
AMAZING! I'm so happy for you! Do you mind sharing what company?
@@RecipeforSuccess1 thank you for your comment. I work for the global company Quadient, which specializes in automating mailing equipment and software.
What other studies/experiences helped you land this job besides this certification?
@Daryn how long did it take you?
@@moyamorrison2807 hey. It took me a little over 3 months, and about a hundred applications, but it all worked out. Another thing I see is taking contracted positions. It being Google, it automatically catches people’s attention.
I just started this 6-part course in the first week of 2023. I finished the first part and just now started the second, and I hope to finish all six parts within 2 or 3 months. I am planning to give an update on this comment once I got a job (Fyi, I was contacted the first week by a company that offered me an internship of 4 weeks, I am thinking of taking that.
NIce did you apply to the company i am presently looking for an internship placement
that's awesome - I'm happy to hear that for you!
Did the company reach out to you through Coursera, or did you Apply for the internship?
@@christianvahidi1016 The company reached out directly to me, but I decided to not take the internship because there were no options to work remote which is a must for me. At the moment I am halfway course number 4, and I am loving it. I am reaching out to several companies atm, and they all love the fact that once I am certified, I will be like a 'blank slate' to use their words. I am positive when thinking about the future.
@@MrErichuizerthat’s so awesome! Did you ever land that job?! And if so, what are position?
So happy to have run into this. I will definitely focus on the Google certifications first!
Good luck Kelvin - let us know how you like the content!
Great helpful video! Wish I have more people like you around
Thank you! I was looking for a review. Oh and I just became your subscriber number 100!! 😁
Hi @Adrian Rodriguez - Hope this was helpful to you! Thanks for supporting the channel - lucky 100!! Cheers!
Awesome video, alot of great information, this video answered alot of my questions. I work as a purchasing manager, and want to cross over to project management. I would feel more comfortable taking the Google Project Management Professional Certificate before applying for PM jobs.
So happy I found this channel. Subscribed for sure!
Welcome aboard!
This was incredibly thorough. Thank you so much for this! 😊
Glad it was helpful!
@@RecipeforSuccess1
Your video felt like all I needed to get me started months ago and I wouldn't have needed to sweat a lot with other not so useful project management courses
Can I train with coursera then take the CAPM exam? Or does enrolling for the coursera course mean paying for the exam too?
That was super informative each and every detail is explained so perfectly about the certification, I have a 4 years bachelors degree in Computer Science and have more than 2 year professional experience as well and I always wanted to get into Project Management role or some thing similar to that on an associate level. I am thinking to consider this google certification as the first step towards project management , I have always planned to pursue CAPM and eventually PMP as well.
Thanks for this video
Thanks Khurram - I'm glad this video was helpful to you! Good luck with your future endeavors!
how is it going ? worth it ?
This is so well put together. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for sharing this. I just started the Google Certificate myself. For me, it's at least partly about exploring a different job area from what I'm doing, feeling like I'm a bit stalled in career growth, and that my skill set is already pretty transferable for PM roles (I manage an online community at Microsoft and do already have a four year degree). So far it has been engaging and helpful in that way, whether or not I decide to pursue it as a career pivot.
Hi Eric - that's great to hear. I agree that it sounds like the certificate was a great fit for you because of the education it provided. I imagine your comment will be useful to others - thanks for sharing!
Did u get a job?
Best explanation...
Nice video... everything is well covered.... 👍
Your content is incredibly informative. Thank you so much for making this video!
My pleasure!
Fantastic review! Thank you so much for posting. I'm just past the halfway point in the course.
I've worked in Digital Marketing for 8 years, using PM skills the whole time, but didn't have any actual educational qualifications for a PM job. Fingers crossed this will bridge that gap! I'd like to do Project Management in the Digital Marketing space.
Nice! How are you enjoying the content?
@@RecipeforSuccess1 It's really good. A nice mix of learning styles (video, reading, assignments), and the instructors are great. I've had a really pleasant experience so far.
Has it worked out for you since this post? Any jobs?
@@ricouptosumn Yes! I've been very fortunate since taking this course. I actually did the first 4 months worth in 4 weeks (I was off, so I could do it full time) and after 4 weeks, part of the course is to do up your resume and LinkedIn profile, so I did and within about a week and a half, I got an interview with one of the top 3 ad agencies in the world! I had all my notes from the course in place, so I studied them right before my interview, making it so that any questions they asked, I had extremely in-depth answers to. They actually said they'd never had anyone answer so well before! Then a week later, I got the job! I've been there for 3.5 months now and I love it!
You should start doing videos so we can follow your journey
Thanks for this video. This has been very helpful. I'm one of those people without a degree and see my career leaning in a PM direction.
Glad it was helpful!
This video was super informative! Thank you so much!!!
Thanks for the detailed video. It was really insightful.
@Sourav - Appreciate the positive feedback! Cheers!
This was extremely helpful for me. I've been a PM for 3 months and was considering the Google certification but now I might just work it out and do the CAPM instead. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! @Nicole - if you're already in a PM role and don't feel the need for further education, you could consider waiting for the PMP as well. Good luck with all your future endeavors
One more thought - you might also want to ask your employer if they'll cover the cost of the CAPM for you!
There are a bunch of different groups that offer various different project management "certifications." Most of them are pretty worthless and just resume fodder. If they're very fast and require a weekend of your time and no prior experience then their value to a hiring manager is likely similarly shallow.
The CAPM, despite coming from PMI, isn't really all that valuable. However, if you have literally nothing with "project management" on your resume it's a great place to start. So in that respect CAPM is a worth-while investment since it requires little more than a high school diploma, a couple hundred bucks and some study time. But hopefully it's the type of certification you earn and never recertify because you move on up to the full PMP (also from PMI). The PMP has long been the gold standard and that should be your goal. Only acquire enough of the these minor certifications to get you that first job or two and get to the PMP as quickly as possible. After you have the PMP nothing else is really supremely consequential or helpful unless you're looking at specialized certifications within project management. But as a general, all purpose certification, the PMP is pretty much it.
@@colin1818 Thanks for chiming in! I really enjoy seeing this community share their opinions to help others!
@@colin1818 Please i want to take a CAPM first. I have Bachelor's i Electrical Engineering. Help me
Good call out on the transitioning, I was a Programmer and Scrum Master with a BS in CS, I wanted to transition into PM for the combination of hard and soft skills and the Google course has been great at fleshing out what a PM is, what the do, and what tools they have available.
Greetings Sir. I'm in a similar situation. Could you please update on this ?
How easy was the switch to PM from an IT background and how is the job market from that perspective
Very insightful! Thanks for sharing valuable info!
Glad it was helpful!
Hey...ur presentation is just way too good....lots of love from India😊😊
Thank you so much 😀
God bless you, I just discovered the google certificate, and on an off chance, typed it into youtube and BAM, here you are!
Hi Wasabi622 - thank you for the kind comment. I hope you find this video helpful and informative.
Very informative video. Thank you so much and God bless you!
OMG. THANKS FOR EXPLAINING. YOU'RE The FIRST THAT HAS THOROUGHLY EXPLAINED. THANK YOU SO MUCH
Glad it helped!
Thanks for posting the video @RecipeforSuccess
I finished the course this week. I do have some project coordination experience but focused on evens/hospitality and wanted to change the focus.
For me, it was worth it, as I did not have to pay (part of an unemployment plan), and wanted to explore this path.
The course touched on theories but in my opinion, gives you hands on/step-by-step practices at the different life cycle stages.
In the end, they offered discounts to seat for both CAPM and PMS-1, access to the Coursera job platform, 1 year of another platform that provides lessons and practices to different levels of interviews… I am not sure they will continue with these offerings, but since I did not hear about it in the video, decided to share. Good luck all!
That's awesome - thanks for sharing! I'm glad that you were able to take this course for free! That definitely sounds worth it! Best of luck with interviewing (if that's your next step)!
Please can I know doid you get a PM job after this certification course
Awesome! Great info thank you!
It's a great cert especially if you have no experience tbh but If you're responsible, somewhat organized, self starting, attentive w/foresight, inquisitive, planner and can communicate well with people plus keep a cool head this may interest you. All the terms and stuff will come in time from studying and going for certs. You're pretty much the main cog in a machine, but I think experience goes a long way due to working/coordinating with different people who pretty much will have an expectancy of reliance on you due to your position respectfully.
Thanks for sharing your opinion James! I really appreciate all the diverse opinions!
This was interesting, thank you. After PMI-ACP, PMP and SaFe this should be a cakewalk. :D
Agreed! Let me know how you like the course!
How's it going?!
I am currently taking the Google Project Management course and am really enjoying it. Finishing course 5 of the 6 today. I did the first 5 courses in about 1 month (about 1 week of course material per day) as I have some free time. My plan is to get this certification and be prepped to take the CAPM in the near future, once I finish the last module. I will add another post when I get a job in PM. :)
Nice work! Definitely keep us in the loop and let me know how the job hunt goes! I've made a few videos on job growth for project managers and recently had a job change, so I know there are positions out there, it's just a lengthy process!
Hi Daniel,
I have enrolled for the course. Any idea how to download complete transcripts?
hey, there I just enrolled too! mind to update what happened with your career and your knowledge in general after ending the course
How did the courses go?
Excellent, informative video. Thanks for making this.
My pleasure!
THANKS for this awesome video!
Thank you so much for all this information!
This is awesome.The bottom line is when you interview,you need to sell yourself.Volunteer experience with non profit organizations can also be used in your resume when you have leadership experience.🙏😇😎👍
I like your advice & agree that interviewing is basically selling yourself and your skills (i.e. what can you do for the company?)!
@@RecipeforSuccess1 Thank you.Have a
Your videos are great to the point and clear. My question for you is, do we have to pay exam fees separately or is it included in the course fees? Thanks a lot for your videos🙂
This video was awesome and extremely informative. One small correction/clarification the CAPM through the PMI does have a bootcamp course. It is a CAPM focused course that is 35 "hours of education". I took it and it is awesome.
Hi Mr.Anderson - you're right of course! You can get your education hours for PMI for an additional fee. I simply wanted to make sure everyone knew when you paid for the CAPM, it does not include the bootcamp. Unless yours was??
@@RecipeforSuccess1 Mine was not, however, at the end of the CAPM bootcamp, you get a voucher for the actual CAPM for a reduced price.
Hey! Hope you're well. I'm on the PMI website but can't find the bootcamp you mentioned. would it be possible for you to share the link with me? TIA! :)
Hello there, first time on this channel. Very clarifying information, good video. Thanks a lot
Glad you enjoyed it!
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Scrum master and project manager are not the same thing. However you should get trained in both. Many projects are hybrid (iterative and waterfall), you'll want to demonstrate proficiency in both. In today's HR world which are essentially checklists for certs, you'll want both.
Hi Joe - thanks for sharing! I agree that scrum masters are definitely different from PMs in terms of roles and responsibilities and that PMs should learn about both iterative & waterfall approach!
That is a useful and valuable video and understandable. Thank you. :)
Thank you for the positive note!
Great Video. Very Helpfull! Cheers!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you, super helpful! I appreciate your help and sharing your time and information 😊✌️
You are so welcome!
This is really helpful. Thank you for the way you presented this information.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video and info about ROI on getting this project mgmt certification, thanks
I am currently in this course so excited!
I've been taking the course for under a month and am already on class 2 or 6. I've just had various customer service jobs since I got my degree (in psychology lol). Time will tell if it'll get me hired or anything but I feel like I'm learning a lot and it's worth the money!
i’m thinking abt taking the class but i’m worried bc i don’t necessarily have any skills or experience in any field. what kind of jobs do you think you’ll be able to get after you get certified?
@@giovannygon18 You can start with basically any jobs on the market. You'll need to learn the business process at first but as soon you're moving, it'll be easier for you. Startups, Small Medium Enterprises are open for Project Management positions
That's awesome Katie - thanks for chiming in with your experience! I'm sure it'll help others as well! Let us know how your job hunt goes afterwards!
With psychology degree you should go for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning too!
@@gauravashq could you elaborate on this?
Great video. Better if it was short. I completed this GPM certification last month and i have an offer from one of the big consulting company's that you mentioned. Thanks a lot 😊
CONGRATULATIONS!! So happy it worked out for you! Also, noted about the video - I'm still perfecting my content, so thank you for the feedback!
@@RecipeforSuccess1 Thanks a lot. Keep up the good work ❤
@@RiteshMarwah I missed it, but what was the consulting company that she mentioned??
Thank you so much! Really good video 🙏🏽
Glad it was helpful!
This was very informative and well explained thank you!!!!!!!
You are so welcome!
I was definitely considering taking this coarse! Now I will for sure!!!! Mainly based off of the comments! 👍💯👊
That's awesome Pamela - I'm so glad the comments were helpful to you.
Perfect, you are badass, girl. Thank you
You're so welcome!
Awesome information thanks for sharing
Thank you for the kind comment!
Excellent commentary!!
Thank you!
Thank you for being honest about this. I have been steering people away from the google cert as PMI offers 7 free PMI courses that offer you PDU/CEU.
Very cool! I like your video. Please do more as they are very interesting.
Thanks, will do!
@@RecipeforSuccess1 I wonder what kind of Project Managers that Google or Amazon would have for PMP's with 20+ yrs experience. 🤔
I’m glad I saw your video. I am in my 2nd week.
That's awesome @Glen Guevara! Good luck!
Glen Guevara would like to share some information is possible.
So how did it go brother? How's the course going?
Same I’m in my second week too
Thank you for detailed information. I just finished my second week of Google PM certification and Iam super excited. My only worry is if this wouldn’t get me find a job. Will see.
did you finish if so did u find employment
Thank u very much..this is really helpful
Stay wonderful
So nice of you! thanks!
I studied philosophy and now I just want to change the entire line
This was an insightful video thankyou
Thank you for the kind comment!
Thanks for this vid love ❤️
You are so welcome!
This helped me decide to take the course, I have a 5.5 Architect BA, but I would love to take it so I can work with my degree in the US as mine is overseas! I'm planning to take the PMI exam as well as I love to do project coordinating and management, Thank you so much
That's awesome - I wish you the best of luck with your future endeavors! Happy 2022~
Subscribed and 👍. Very useful information.
Welcome to our network!
"Thank you for providing me with all the information. I will take it into consideration and decide whether to enroll in the course."
I'm currently taking the Google PM course. I like it so far very easy to understand and laid out well. We will see how it goes after completion!
That's awesome to hear - glad it's exceeding your expectations! Enjoy
Thanks for all the information i have recently subscribe to the course
Let us know how you like it!
@@RecipeforSuccess1 sure i will share my experience of the courses with you as i proceed with the courses
Such helpful information. I was absolutely dealing with the conundrum of starting with PMI or Google.
Glad it was helpful to you!!
This was a helpful video.
I hope the data for those 130 companies Google has partnered with on accepting this Professional Certificate as an additional educational qualification, begins to show, so that folks taking this Cert don’t get discouraged.
Looking forward to finishing it this year & hoping for the best.
@Lanre - me too! I hope at some point we'll also get some data specific to this certification so people can make a more informed decision. Glad you enjoyed this video.
Hi Lanre, can I get feedback from you on life after finishing the course? Were you able to get a remote job here in Nigeria?
@@ericnwachukwu2555 My focus on taking the GPMPC was not to get a remote job but to get practical PM skills I could backup in job interviews as well as be a stepping stone for me in preparing to take the actual PMP exam.
But I’d say it was a worthwhile investment of my time.
Excellent video. Many thanks.
Glad you liked it!
Great Vid ! Thank You !
Glad you liked it!
Excellent video very helpful 100% recommended
Glad you think so!
Nice content👌
Thank you for the kind comment
Thanks a lot, great help!
Glad it helped!
I am subscriber No. 500! 🏅
Hi @Martina - that's awesome! Thanks for joining our network :) Hope this video was helpful to you.
I am so glad that I found your video. I was looking for Data Analyst certificate from google but I was confused in deciding between that and PM. I wanted to divert from Dev to Management. Thanks for this review. I became a subscriber
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Glad it was helpful! Thanks for joining our network!
@@RecipeforSuccess1 What do you recommend for someone like me with a engineering degree to tranform to a business sector? PMI or this Google PM certificate?
@@DreamWorksCreations It depends what you're looking for. Since you already have work experienced, I'd try just applying for jobs. If you want to learn more about project management, the Google course is a good place to start (it's cheap and is based on PMI principles). You won't be eligible for the PMI PMP certification until you have several years of project management experience. Good luck!
@@RecipeforSuccess1 Thank you so much for the reply. I really appreciate it.
Thank you very much for the information! It was very instructive and you explained it very well about Google certification, congratulations!
Thank you for the kind words!
appreciate this video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great vid!
Great video - Super informative and honest. Thank you! Question: I have a BA in Literature and have been working for a few years in both the tech and hospitality industries, but I don't have any specific project management roles. Do you think this would be a good certification for a career changer like myself? Thanks again!
Hi Atovarn7 - My take is if you want to get a glimpse of project management and are interested in the content, then go for it. However, since you already have some work experience, if you're more focused on jobs, start applying and see if you get any callbacks. You can always take the course at a later time as well!
Very good video. On point.
Much appreciated - thank you!
Really nice information
Many many thanks!
Very helpful thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
This was the best informative video around
I appreciate that!
Hey emma great video. Everything explained beautifully. I myself considering to do this course since i want for my career switch. I am a physiotherapist so I want it for project management in healthcare. Wish me luck.
Go for it! You can do it!
Hey great video this was very helpful but I have one question about what you said at the end. I have done a four year engineering degree and am looking to start working by getting into a project management role in an engineering company, which I could use as experience to land an engineering job somewhere in a few years. There are many job postings that say you need an engineering degree as well as experience in project management. Would you recommend I take the google certificate course to fill my void of having no work experience in the industry? Thank you!
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Thanks Dev!
I took the course, but primarily to strengthen my resume for a specific job that is a tier higher than mine in my organization. It will be a few years before it comes available to apply for, but in the meantime it gives me time to further advance in the field (my workplace has a strong focus on Lean Six Sigma).
I’m currently taking this course. Does this cover lean six sigma?
@@speciallove3284 it's comes up briefly in a few places, but it isn't a huge focus
@@speciallove3284 check out six sigma society for lean six sigma course
Detailed information...
Loved this video and how informative and transparent it was. Do you have a link for the consortium of companies that acknowledge the certificate?
Hi Antwan - I had to dig for it and only found the companies on this website: grow.google/employers/
Very informative 👍
Glad it was helpful!
@@RecipeforSuccess1 yes very helpful and informative
Thanks for the sharing. But maybe you can take Google PM certificate first and give us deeper insight about the difference between PMP and Google certificate.
Good suggestion! I definitely wanted to help provide a framework around the differences in this video, but I'll definitely take that under advisement for a future video :)
I have a 4 years degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years Diploma in Project Management and Currently working as a Security Supervisor. When I was looking for entry level jobs like project coordinator requirements, everyone is asking for 3 to 5 years experience. It’s hard to get it. So I thought if I have this certificate, it might help me in getting the job
I’m already in my course 2. Thanks 🙏
Nice! Are you liking the content?
@@RecipeforSuccess1 Yes I am. really informative 💡
Hi Richard !
Did you eventually finish the google course and did you have to pay additional after paying for the monthly subscription .
Great video
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It was really helpful girl love from India
Thanks for the positive feedback! Glad this was helpful
Great analysis
thank you!
Hello Emma,
Thank you for providing all the details for Google Project Management Certificate, Currently i am working as Business/Sales Analyst and planning to move my career in Project management. I had some few doubts it will be great if u help me with that ( anyone who's having answer for this also pls cmt it) " i can't find proper answer in anywhere ".
My doubts are,
1. What are the roles & responsibilities of project management team in hierarchy basis like (junior BA > BA > junior PM > PM > PO) & the skills they need yo develop
2. Is the project manager or any one in the team of project management had to know the knowledge of coding/ program language skills in TECH domain.
3. What are the key certification those project management team persons had to pursue.
4. Is the project manager can able to switch domains like TECH to retail or any filed where there is need of project management.
Thanks
Thanks for this great review... I have 3 years career break and now trying to enter into new phase. I am looking forward to know more if anyone get jobs from it after completion.
Best of luck!
You’re great 👍.