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About the Course

In Course 4 of the Google Project Management Certificate program, you will delve into the execution and closing phases of the project life cycle. You will learn what aspects of a project to track and how to track them. You will also learn how to effectively manage and communicate changes, dependencies, and risks. As you explore quality management, you will learn how to measure customer satisfaction and implement continuous improvement and process improvement techniques. Next, you will examine how to prioritize data, how to use data to inform your decision-making, and how to effectively present that data. Then, you will strengthen your leadership skills as you study the stages of team development and how to manage team dynamics. After that, you will discover tools that provide effective project team communication, how to organize and facilitate meetings, and how to effectively communicate project status updates. Finally, you will examine the steps of the project closing process and how to create and share project closing documentation. Current Google project managers will continue to instruct you in how to accomplish all of these tasks, describing the right tools and resources for the job at hand. Learners who complete this program should be equipped to apply for introductory-level jobs as project managers. No previous experience is necessary. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Identify what aspects of a project to track and compare different tracking methods. - Discuss how to effectively manage and communicate changes, dependencies, and risks. - Explain the key quality management concepts of quality standards, quality planning, quality assurance, and quality control. - Describe how to create continuous improvement and process improvement and how to measure customer satisfaction. - Explain the purpose of a retrospective and describe how to conduct one. - Demonstrate how to prioritize and analyze data and how to communicate a project’s data-informed story. - Identify tools that provide effective project team communication and explore best practices for communicating project status updates. - Describe the steps of the closing process for stakeholders, the project team, and project managers. - Explore best practices for leverage generative AI tools for communication....

Top reviews

JL

Sep 22, 2021

Great basics. Some link or reading referencing Earned Value Management would be great. However, incredible value here just like all the courses before it in the series. Way to go Google!

OF

Mar 16, 2023

This was quite an insightful chapter. The resource personnel was clear and was able to educate me and pique my interest to study more. Well done and thanks so much for putting this together

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By khambria n

Nov 30, 2022

Amazing teacher!! Super engaging and has great delivery. Range and expression in her voice keeps you interested. Loved this course not only for the material but also the teacher made it exceptionally fun to learn.

By Dmitry R

Dec 2, 2021

Great presentation of the material! Excellent motivating lecturers! This tutorial demonstrates why Coursera and Google are the best! Many thanks to Coursera and Google for the opportunity to gain new knowledge !!!

By Wodaj B M

Dec 10, 2024

This is one of the most interesting courses I have taken, all the related practical exercises are useful. I strongly recommend this course for any one who is really want to pursue a career in project management.

By YS T

Jul 14, 2022

The whole Google PM course package comprised well designed courses with a good mix of videos, quizzes and hands-on practice! Totally recommended for anyone who is keen to explore a career in project management.

By Edward M M

Nov 10, 2022

Very long section of the certificate programme, however well worth the time invested. Enough resources to clarify concepts if you are new and thorough video content for real world application. Worth the effort.

By Nwadinobi W

Apr 29, 2023

Going through

this learning has been educative And

mind blowing. I am really

excited for This opportunity by Google

and Coursera . I’m learning new skills and also having

the best time of my life. Thanks you.

By Wei X T

Jul 11, 2023

Thanks, Google, for providing such an insightful course that basically covers all the basic for project execution. The instructor presented the lectures pretty well and concise. I really enjoyed this course.

By Tijuana R

Jul 3, 2023

Excellent course! I feel like I'm ready to start and run a project more than I did before enrolling in the course. I liked how the course broke down each phase of running a project from inception to closing.

By Rachida A

Aug 22, 2025

Cours très enrichissante avec une présentation fluide et bien structurée. la formatrice à su maintenir l'attention du début jusqu'à la fin. j'ai beaucoup apprécié sa clarté et la qualité de son intervention

By Mahmoud A

Sep 26, 2021

Very useful and inclusive course that brought and linked all what you've learned in the previous courses into action, in addition of providing new techniques for trcaking, completing and closing a project.

By Sayed W J

Aug 28, 2024

Master the art of delivering projects on time and on budget with our comprehensive 'Project Execution' course, designed to sharpen your skills in managing, executing, and reviewing projects effectively.

By Simón A B

Sep 3, 2023

Excelente curso. Provee el conocimiento y herramientas necesarias para ejecutar de forma exitosa un proyecto. Claro, hay que aplicar y dar seguimiento a lo aprendido para que el éxito se pueda lograr.

By indra b

Aug 8, 2023

With this course, you will better be running the project with not be afraid have the mistake. I combine running with real-life projects at my company.

Thanks to my guru on this course your the best

By Haresh S

Jan 6, 2024

Hi, I'm a university student. I followed the course gain knowledge and to find a job. Instructors, Google, Coursera gave a great learning exposure. The course was perfect. Thank you very much.

By Анна

Aug 9, 2025

A very useful course, competently and clearly structured, with well-organised material. The instructor is very pleasant, speaks well and is enjoyable to listen to. Interesting assignments.

By Phạm V V A

Oct 7, 2024

amazing! I have learnt a lot and can apply not only in work but also in my private life. This course strongly affects your logical thinking and creates a strong sense of organizing things!

By Tayyab K

Aug 13, 2025

The 'Project Execution: Running the Project' course offered excellent insights into managing project activities. It was engaging and provided practical strategies for effective execution.

By Jason L

Sep 23, 2021

Great basics. Some link or reading referencing Earned Value Management would be great. However, incredible value here just like all the courses before it in the series. Way to go Google!

By SHAMAR A A

Dec 6, 2022

Very intensful and detailed with real world experienced projects manager working ofr Google. I am glad, I came across this course, my future with project management is secured. 😎😎😎👍

By Payal M

Dec 4, 2022

It was not new for me to do a project but couriers taught me the the steps and particular way to start a project and complete it in a perfect way.Thank you so much to all coursera team.

By Jorge H T

Mar 13, 2022

It was awesome!! It was the hardest one so far, but I enjoyed it a lot. The teacher was so clear and I loved the way she talks and explains. It was really a great course. Thanks a lot!!

By Heather M

Dec 27, 2022

I enjoyed learning about project executions. It was enlightening as I did not realize how much of these things I already do on almost a daily bases. I'm very happy with this program.

By Orkhan J N

Jun 26, 2023

I am really thankful for whom prepared and launched such an amazing course to us. It was full of new information, knowledge and experience for me. Endless thanks and good luck!!!

By Kotresha H

Dec 28, 2024

It is an exceptional and wonderful course, I have enjoyed the course, and the content, video clips, readouts, and quizzes are awesome ...my sincere gratitude to all the instructors

By Ahmed S

Jun 24, 2023

It's just as impressive as the previous courses. How important project closing was the most appealing to me. And now I know why projects kept running for years in my previous post.