Google Project Management Professional Certificate - Worth it? Can you get a job?

[@marcosmichel2143]

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

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

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!

[@christinadickson3846]

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

[@vanessa9024]

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?

[@Ankitkumar-hx6zd]

@@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

[@rmercedes971]

Congrats!!

[@MisterBenevolent3]

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.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

AMAZING! I'm so happy for you! Do you mind sharing what company?

[@MisterBenevolent3]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 thank you for your comment. I work for the global company Quadient, which specializes in automating mailing equipment and software.

[@godzilos4982]

What other studies/experiences helped you land this job besides this certification?

[@moyamorrison2807]

@Daryn how long did it take you?

[@MisterBenevolent3]

@@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.

[@MrErichuizer]

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.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

that's awesome - I'm happy to hear that for you!

[@christianvahidi1016]

Did the company reach out to you through Coursera, or did you Apply for the internship?

[@MrErichuizer]

@@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.

[@dewannaglow8365]

@@MrErichuizerthat’s so awesome! Did you ever land that job?! And if so, what are position?

[@jas9249]

Did you land a job

[@danielwiedemann]

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. :)

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

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!

[@lifeoft1414]

Hi Daniel, I have enrolled for the course. Any idea how to download complete transcripts?

[@nonamemo3518]

hey, there I just enrolled too! mind to update what happened with your career and your knowledge in general after ending the course

[@mikeanthony4000]

How did the courses go?

[@zainababdullahi5658]

any update on your PM job search

[@nicolehamilton6887]

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!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

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

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

One more thought - you might also want to ask your employer if they'll cover the cost of the CAPM for you!

[@colin1818]

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.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

@@colin1818 Thanks for chiming in! I really enjoy seeing this community share their opinions to help others!

[@karidjatoucisse3212]

@@colin1818 Please i want to take a CAPM first. I have Bachelor's i Electrical Engineering. Help me

[@katiewalsh9589]

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!

[@giovannygon18]

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?

[@adityap.nugraha6144]

@@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

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

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!

[@gauravashq]

With psychology degree you should go for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning too!

[@monti.fm.]

@@gauravashq could you elaborate on this?

[@sexy302010]

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.

[@cafe_rae]

Did you get a job with it?

[@nonotreally4398]

Did you get a job?

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

That's awesome - good for you!

[@PrinceCezar27]

Did you get a job or no?

[@westoncorpengineeringindus4506]

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...)

[@kelvinnguyen6048]

So happy to have run into this. I will definitely focus on the Google certifications first!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Good luck Kelvin - let us know how you like the content!

[@danielcitizenman5510]

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.🙏😇😎👍

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

I like your advice & agree that interviewing is basically selling yourself and your skills (i.e. what can you do for the company?)!

[@danielcitizenman5510]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 Thank you.Have a

[@Mr.Anderson__]

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.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

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??

[@Mr.Anderson__]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 Mine was not, however, at the end of the CAPM bootcamp, you get a voucher for the actual CAPM for a reduced price.

[@nicolaslagosvalenzuela2629]

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! :)

[@williammueller6639]

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.

[@lionelessiene8183]

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

[@RiteshMarwah]

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 😊

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

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!

[@RiteshMarwah]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 Thanks a lot. Keep up the good work ❤

[@jehan2943]

@@RiteshMarwah I missed it, but what was the consulting company that she mentioned??

[@EricStarker]

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.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

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!

[@pappigio7268]

Did u get a job?

[@NN-xk9kg]

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.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Nice! How are you enjoying the content?

[@NN-xk9kg]

@@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.

[@ricouptosumn]

Has it worked out for you since this post? Any jobs?

[@NN-xk9kg]

@@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!

[@beewear122]

You should start doing videos so we can follow your journey

[@collije]

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.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

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!

[@khurramfarooqi2753]

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

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks Khurram - I'm glad this video was helpful to you! Good luck with your future endeavors!

[@muhanadm6507]

how is it going ? worth it ?

[@SnyderMusik]

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.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks for sharing your opinion James! I really appreciate all the diverse opinions!

[@wasabi622]

God bless you, I just discovered the google certificate, and on an off chance, typed it into youtube and BAM, here you are!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Wasabi622 - thank you for the kind comment. I hope you find this video helpful and informative.

[@WhatTheFork]

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!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

That's awesome to hear - glad it's exceeding your expectations! Enjoy

[@VNExperience]

This was interesting, thank you. After PMI-ACP, PMP and SaFe this should be a cakewalk. :D

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Agreed! Let me know how you like the course!

[@rachelel.4863]

How's it going?!

[@cneritur]

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!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

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)!

[@NavyasartandlifeUSA]

Please can I know doid you get a PM job after this certification course

[@glenguevara6174]

I’m glad I saw your video. I am in my 2nd week.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

That's awesome @Glen Guevara! Good luck!

[@wajidAli-jw9gj]

Glen Guevara would like to share some information is possible.

[@FarOutKidd]

So how did it go brother? How's the course going?

[@hananeqorar2510]

Same I’m in my second week too

[@petewatson9946]

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.

[@AbhishekSharma-pz1go]

Hey...ur presentation is just way too good....lots of love from India😊😊

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thank you so much 😀

[@abdullahimohamed8012]

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.

[@Cita_]

did you finish if so did u find employment

[@anasofiabavoni]

I studied psychology but I want to change careers to project management :) Yesterday I enrolled in the Google Certificate, let´s see how it goes. Thanks for the review, it helped a lot.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Good luck! I hope it works out for you - circle back and let me know what you think of the career services/support that Google offers.

[@nishthajain14]

Wow! Same for me. I have a masters in psychology and wanted to start a career in project management

[@hamybui8269]

Same here. And the truth is I think I could apply psychology to PM as well

[@aissa_diafi]

Hi Ana! Did you get a job yet?

[@Jenny-hk6eg]

@@aissa_diafi also curious

[@1anre]

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.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

@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.

[@ericnwachukwu2555]

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?

[@1anre]

@@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.

[@sakshijhunjhunwala2898]

I studied philosophy and now I just want to change the entire line This was an insightful video thankyou

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thank you for the kind comment!

[@AdrianRodriguez-tm3qj]

Thank you! I was looking for a review. Oh and I just became your subscriber number 100!! 😁

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi @Adrian Rodriguez - Hope this was helpful to you! Thanks for supporting the channel - lucky 100!! Cheers!

[@coreygarrison4550]

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.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dyaneespinosa8014]

I’m an Instructional Designer and apply project Management Practices into my everyday work. I’m taking it because I didn’t have a formal education in this area. I think it will complement my current career.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Love that! Good luck!

[@transformativewisdom]

I am taking the Google Project Management certification right now, and I am an aspiring Instructional Designer. If you don't mind me asking, how did you learn instructional design?

[@KyleALovett]

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).

[@speciallove3284]

I’m currently taking this course. Does this cover lean six sigma?

[@KyleALovett]

@@speciallove3284 it's comes up briefly in a few places, but it isn't a huge focus

[@myrecipe_journal]

@@speciallove3284 check out six sigma society for lean six sigma course

[@zakiyyahbegum4627]

This was incredibly thorough. Thank you so much for this! 😊

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mohshii6672]

@@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?

[@Oliveoilgirl]

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

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

That's awesome - I wish you the best of luck with your future endeavors! Happy 2022~

[@thehangrymonster]

OMG. THANKS FOR EXPLAINING. YOU'RE The FIRST THAT HAS THOROUGHLY EXPLAINED. THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad it helped!

[@byronlindo01]

"Thank you for providing me with all the information. I will take it into consideration and decide whether to enroll in the course."

[@DreamWorksCreations]

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 😍

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for joining our network!

[@DreamWorksCreations]

@@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?

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

@@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!

[@DreamWorksCreations]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 Thank you so much for the reply. I really appreciate it.

[@TheVeryAgilePM]

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.

[@krazydonna]

I am in my second week and I think it's going good. Not keeping my hopes up in regards to jobs at the end of the program. However the course is pretty insightful and for a beginner like me who came to know about PMP just 6 months back it is very interesting.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

You got this! Thanks for weighing in & good luck with your job hunt!

[@krazydonna]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 Thank you 😊

[@okorodusbawo5447]

Hi Karma ! Did you have to pay additional after paying for the monthly subscription .

[@krazydonna]

@@okorodusbawo5447 it’s a 6 months program so every month fixed amount will be deducted. There are 6 courses that you have to finish but I finished two in less than a month. It is still ongoing so I don’t know if I will actually take 6 months or I’ll finish before that. I don’t know where you live but here in India I pay Rs. 1024/month.

[@okorodusbawo5447]

Thank you so much

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Recipe for Success Network - this is the first Google Project Management Certificate review I did & I thank you all for your comments and questions! I also did a more recent Google Project Management FAQs video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5PQn2Bsdq53ZqM Lastly, let me know if you would be interested in a video on how to decide which PM certificate is best for you!

[@kelvinnguyen6048]

Signed, Sealed, Delivered! Thank you for the breakdown. :D

[@OvidTheCreator]

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!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

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!

[@Vladimir-JT]

I took the course and got my certificate and i have landed a few interviews. I will give honest feed back how the interviews go and how they see the Coursera cert.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing your personal experience - I'm glad to hear you're interviewing. Best of luck landing your dream role!

[@dmn9199]

any updates? :)

[@RuthmarieHicks]

I'm on the last course of the Google certificate. The course references readings from the PMI website regularly throughout the course. Don't know about the job market yet. Am learning a great deal. I hope that I will be able to land a job after having gone through the whole process.

[@RuthmarieHicks]

@@jo8995 Yes i completed and yes they do.

[@Brimoh.billions]

@@RuthmarieHicks Congrats

[@RuthmarieHicks]

@@Brimoh.billions It's a long haul to find anything though. Even entry-level wants a LOT of experience before they will even look at you. I starting to wonder if this was like "coding" in the early 2000's. Just be prepared for a very long haul to get something.

[@luxmuscle7793]

@@RuthmarieHicks Did you find a position in PM? Did the employer take notice of the google cert?

[@RuthmarieHicks]

@@luxmuscle7793 No. You need experience to get a job and you need a job to get experience. Same old crap.

[@chrismendoza3314]

So happy I found this channel. Subscribed for sure!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Welcome aboard!

[@dejamesola]

I was definitely considering taking this coarse! Now I will for sure!!!! Mainly based off of the comments! 👍💯👊

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

That's awesome Pamela - I'm so glad the comments were helpful to you.

[@carolinehanna1035]

Your content is incredibly informative. Thank you so much for making this video!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

My pleasure!

[@AdnanKhan-jn8dz]

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🙂

[@wiospina3455]

Hello there, first time on this channel. Very clarifying information, good video. Thanks a lot

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@blusaura7409]

I am currently in this course so excited!

[@sipahi1699]

The View outside your room is beautiful

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thanks Dev!

[@rudyanthony4483]

Im currently on the last course of GPM on coursera. At the moment i work security in the receiving department, which means i deal with a lot of things most other security officers dont. it was a learning experience but after going through the course it has completely changed my work experience (and generally my life). I will say one thing she misses out on is, if you can grind the courses away, you can technically finish in half the time, or just faster than six months. the other thing is, and i dont recall where i noticed it, but at PMI the GPM certification actually qualifies as a prerequisite for one of the certification exams.

[@emilyc5625]

Hi question for you since you finished the course . If you finish it early like after one month at 49.99 or whatever it cost do they still charge you the 6 month fee ? Or Just the amount of time it took you to finish ?

[@rudyanthony4483]

@@emilyc5625 let me confirm actually. sorry for the premature response.

[@emilyc5625]

@@rudyanthony4483 thanks appreciate it

[@rudyanthony4483]

@@emilyc5625 so i looked it up. and it does seem to be a monthly charge. i assume so since i started the 4 module in the beginning of August but my 4th charge was in the beginning of September, thus the payments did not align with the times that i started each module.

[@emilyc5625]

@@rudyanthony4483 interesting . So your not sure if it was 4 or 6 months you were charged

[@nikitabhavsar8716]

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.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Go for it! You can do it!

[@danielacker3615]

Great video and info about ROI on getting this project mgmt certification, thanks

[@SpartaVik]

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

[@richardgonzales1936]

I’m already in my course 2. Thanks 🙏

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Nice! Are you liking the content?

[@richardgonzales1936]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 Yes I am. really informative 💡

[@okorodusbawo5447]

Hi Richard ! Did you eventually finish the google course and did you have to pay additional after paying for the monthly subscription .

[@ayanaandaahana2949]

I have just started pm on Coursera and like it

[@李法克-f4h]

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.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

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 :)

[@souravbhattacharya4968]

Thanks for the detailed video. It was really insightful.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

@Sourav - Appreciate the positive feedback! Cheers!

[@MichelleGutshall]

Google's Project Management Certificate program was totally worth it for me. I loved going through this program and everything I learned along the way. It's very informative, and I have grown so much throughout the program.

[@alanhativa4702]

I have a PMP and recently changed PM jobs. I will say that unless you are entry level I would caution anyone doing this right now. If you look at job postings for PMs they don't ask for this certificate as required or preferred but the do ask for the PMI credentials. So unless companies start asking for this certificate on job postings or if Google has a track record about helping applicants out it feels like a money grab. I am curious if anyone has completed this and received a PM role due to this certificate.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Alan - you and I arrived at a similar conclusion (which I pointed out in this video): there isn't any current stats to prove an ROI and I also couldn't find any job roles that listed this as a qualification. That being said, for individuals who are able to take this course for free or want a low-cost option to learn about PM (and have the cash to spare!) this might be a good solution. Hopefully, a viewer will be able to circle back with us and let us know their outcomes post-graduation!

[@alanhativa4702]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 Yes, I think it just helps to confirm what you are talking about from another source.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

@@alanhativa4702 Thanks! Appreciate the support

[@sakshambhatia9715]

I am a graduate and I am looking for a certification that I can add to my resume, something which is recognised. CAPM is something that seems like which is recognized. Should I just take the google Coursera course to study project management and then take the CAPM exam? Ultimately taking the PMP three years down the line.

[@karidjatoucisse3212]

I have the same qstion. I am waiting for someone to help answering

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Saksham - I like this strategy! If I were you, I would look into a few training options for CAPM and compare prices/courses. Currently, It looks like the Google Course qualifies for the education hours for the CAPM and seems like it would be a reasonably priced option. I would also double check with PMI that they will accept those education hours and make sure to read through PMBOK. For full transparency, I haven't personally done this, so I can't say with 100% certainty that it'll get you through your CAPM, but it seems reasonable to try this approach. I hope that helps!

[@alejo_off]

I will be starting next month this course and I hope I can finish it as soon as possible to get this certification, I don’t have any university degree so I hope this will boost my CV and I can get a job easily

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

I wish you the best of luck!

[@shreyanshmisra456]

Great helpful video! Wish I have more people like you around

[@KDbelieves]

Very informative video. Thank you so much and God bless you!

[@alessandrawoods6039]

This is so well put together. Thank you so much!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nicholaslindesmith166]

Such helpful information. I was absolutely dealing with the conundrum of starting with PMI or Google.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad it was helpful to you!!

[@leandroaraki9809]

Thank you very much for the information! It was very instructive and you explained it very well about Google certification, congratulations!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@edson-martins]

Hi. I found your channel because I am researching about Google Project management certification, looking for opinions. Amazing content. Congrats. I am working with Software Engineer for a long time and looking to start in project management. In fact, I am a technical leader working for more than 20 years and I guess it's time to move for a management role. Do you believe that the certification sounds great to make a shift from software engineering to the management area? Thanks and congrats again

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Edson! Thanks for the positive feedback - I hope this was helpful for you! Are you interested in project management or general management? If PM, this would be a low cost way of learning about project management methodology (i.e. $39.99/month) as long as you're comfortable spending that money without a guaranteed ROI/PM job. This could also help you decide if you like project management or not. If you ultimately are more interested in a PM job, given your experience, I would just start applying for project management roles and see if you get called in for interviews. Good luck with your future endeavors!

[@edson-martins]

​@@RecipeforSuccess1 thanks. Amazing your answer and content. I am subscribed :-)

[@ericklanza1]

This video was super informative! Thank you so much!!!

[@danielc621]

You gotta be careful, 'cause if this Google Certification is based on PMI Guidelines, PMBok changed to the new version (Version 7) just like a week ago, so it will change the content (a few or a lot, I don't even know) and also the way companies will see this kind of "Certification". Besides this, if PMbok is recently released doing a CAPM exam could be quite different comparing the new version with the old one.

[@wintersantiago2274]

It doesn’t count

[@MystiqueSunshineGoddess]

Thank you, super helpful! I appreciate your help and sharing your time and information 😊✌️

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

You are so welcome!

[@sahilsharma1874]

Best explanation... Nice video... everything is well covered.... 👍

[@stephanieh2863]

Does PM require a lot of public speaking? I’m currently taking a Digital Marketing course but also interested in PM. I feel I possess a lot of the qualities, ie organized, planner, detailed, analytical but lack in public speaking dept. Small groups are fine and even communicating via remote I think I would be good with. Any suggestions ? And how it differs from DM in using those skills? Hope that makes sense. I’m looking for career change and want to find where I will best fit in

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Stephanie - In my experience, I've always needed to be comfortable speaking a LOT to those above me and to my team. I lead meetings, do software demos (as needed), and provide lots of executive level status updates - so I would say if public speaking is a concern, consider some courses on it? Or opportunities in your current role to practice?

[@TheTurnerBot]

Thank you for this video! I have my Scrum Master Certification from SSGI. I also have two and a half years of PM experience but I do not have a degree. Would you still recommend this to me?

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi! I think it really depends on what you want out of the experience and what it's going to cost you. If your employer will pay for it and you want to add a cert to your resume or 'refresh' your PM education/lingo, then go for it!

[@martingomez8142]

Great video, will get started with the course. I do have a question and sorry if you mentioned it, the CAPM is a test for the certification, does this google one have an exam? Or is the monthly subscription in Coursera and finish the course.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Martin - as of today, I understand it's a 6 part course with a capstone project. Apologies if that was unclear!

[@martinaprenzel7002]

I am subscriber No. 500! 🏅

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi @Martina - that's awesome! Thanks for joining our network :) Hope this video was helpful to you.

[@ekim8958]

I went from Accounting to working contract as a Project coordinator without any of these certificates. Haha it was more of them needing someone is good at tracking expenses and allocation for this role. Now I work in change management. So all these people can start entry level somewhere. Experience is key.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Totally agree! Congrats to you on getting the job!

[@rayenn6090]

Hi! You have great insight about this topic. I currently have my bachelors and I was curious to know if the Google PMP certificate would make sense for me or studying on my own for the CAPM exam? Since you said the PMP Google certificate is equivalent to a 4 year college degree.

[@wintersantiago2274]

The Google certificate isn’t equivalent to a degree

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Rayenn - To clarify, Google says that their intention is to have the certification be an equivalency for a 4 year degree. As for the CAPM, you will need the education hours from an approved vendor either way. Google says that you'll get over 100 hours towards the CAPM/PMP here and that on average it costs less than $300: "Google is an approved member of the Project Management Institute’s Authorized Training Partner Program, which ensures practitioners have access to consistent and high-quality training experiences. Those who complete the Google Project Management Certificate will qualify for over 100 hours of project management education that apply directly to requirements for globally-recognized PMI credentials, like the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification, at a discounted price." You can see more here: www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-project-management#faq I hope that helps!

[@rayenn6090]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 Thank you!!

[@HaithamSafi]

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[@shobanadevi9582]

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.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Best of luck!

[@nicolasesteban699]

Thank you so much for all this information!

[@devinmccray9363]

I actually got the opportunity to take it for free, Im still going to take the CAPM certification upon completion & hopefully land and internship.

[@dominicedward4265]

Pls advise how

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

That's awesome - good for you! Let us know how it goes!

[@nolongeramused8135]

PMP certification is either a requirement or a ban, depending on where you go looking for work. My wife considered getting her PMP (after over 20 years of doing project management), but discovered that the "feel" many people frequently had was that the certification was covering for lack of experience and/or incompetence, and to get a pay boost.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Wow - how interesting! What field or industry is she in?

[@nolongeramused8135]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 Banking software

[@ko4miles]

There are many bad PMs with and without the PMP no one size fits all. If your wife is considering moving companies it would help her resume pop.

[@nolongeramused8135]

@@ko4miles They always come looking for her - I don't even know if she's ever had a resume.

[@sebasagudelo50]

Perfect, you are badass, girl. Thank you

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

You're so welcome!

[@vaniamason]

I don’t know 🤷🏾‍♀️ I just got out of university and entry level jobs are asking for 3, 4, 5 + years of experience. This still might me worth taking for recently graduates that are not really in the industry.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Vania - If you aren't able to find a job, certifications can definitely help promote your resume. I think the trick is trying to decide if the company/jobs you're looking at prefer the Google PM vs. PMI's CAPM. Good luck!

[@colin1818]

Even if you don't fully meet the years of experience requirements I'd still apply. That's one of the first things hiring managers are likely to look past. ESPECIALLY with obvious entry level positions. Now, if the job is asking for 15 years in a specific field for a Sr. Lead Project Manager - yea, you're probably out of your depth. But if the job is asking for 2-3 years of experience then go ahead and submit your application. Because a lot of the people that already have 2-3 years of experience are applying for the jobs asking for 4-5 years of experience. Eventually somebody will bite on your application.

[@parthshah6405]

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

[@randyinokc]

I'm just starting the second week in the course and I wasn't able to find a lot of information about the job prospects, other than what Google says. It'll be interesting to see how the Employer Consortium helps with the job search. I'll definitely be following to see if anyone else has any input.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Agreed! Good luck with the course & certification. Google does say that they offer career resources (grow.google/projectmanagement/?Digital&gclid=CjwKCAjwx6WDBhBQEiwA_dP8rfQfgvA40SNKgPRO0gFJieYlvVwustC37dBlU88OeAkzmj8eF80BxBoC-1cQAvD_BwE#?modal_active=none) so hopefully that helps!

[@ArielleVicMaxim]

How do you like it so far ? And how long will it take you to complete the course ?

[@randyinokc]

@@ArielleVicMaxim I love it! I'm finishing up the third course and figure I should be done with the while thing in a month.

[@ArielleVicMaxim]

@@randyinokc that’s awesome 👏🏻 I hope you get a job soon after, best of luck and thank you for taking the time to reply.

[@apekshasharma8047]

@@randyinokc hey how are you getting on with the job search?

[@CMV314]

Excellent, informative video. Thanks for making this.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

My pleasure!

[@splog100]

Hi there, I'm looking for this info and can't find it through Google or Coursera, so I wonder if you can tell me: After you complete the certification, do you still have access to the course / materials (even if you're not still paying for Coursera)? I have an arm injury at the moment that prevents me taking extensive notes, so if I did the course I would need to be able to go back over the material in the future. Thanks!

[@kaisteinbeiss]

But I still don't have the answer to the question what carries more weight...the CAPM certificate or the Google Certificate?

[@kaisteinbeiss]

And one more question: I have a nanodegree in UX Design and a nanodegree in Product Management. I acquired both nanodegrees through Udacity programs which took me about 4 month each. Do you think another Project Management bootcamp course from Google would be the right choice here or should I go straight for the CAPM certificate? I really don't know

[@AmritpalSingh-lx7fw]

Very insightful! Thanks for sharing valuable info!

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LCODINA83]

Excellent video very helpful 100% recommended

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Glad you think so!

[@DonaldCollins]

It’s a good course, I am at course 3 of 5 but took a small break a month ago to finish up some Cisco courses but I will finish it soon

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Nice! Thanks for chiming in Donald!

[@DonaldCollins]

@@RecipeforSuccess1 thanks I’m back at it again. Hoping to finish it soon

[@shehrozebahadar3097]

Dear my question is Can i get a product manager job with google project management certificate or just project manager job????

[@CarlosSilva88]

Hello! Congratulations for the video! Really helpful! I’m a Brazilian English teacher. I’ve been thinking about changing area and I believe project management can help me, specially cause I speak English. How do you think it can help me? Thanks again!

[@dantaninaruseb1617]

Hi Carlos, My strong advice would be to dedicate about 3 days to intensely watching youtube videos on KZbin and reading comments like you are doing right now. 2. Buy yourself a black hardcover book and take notes of what you see on youtube and read in the comments. Writing things down is very powerful and therapeutic. 3. Decide whether you want to enroll in the course based on what you have read and seen. Trust me - base on what you wrote, I think you are due for a career change. Listen to your heart and run! Good luck Bro.

[@SiddigNoor]

Thank u very much..this is really helpful Stay wonderful

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

So nice of you! thanks!

[@anthonybriscoe3800]

Loved this video and how informative and transparent it was. Do you have a link for the consortium of companies that acknowledge the certificate?

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Antwan - I had to dig for it and only found the companies on this website: grow.google/employers/

[@rajkiran773]

Subscribed and 👍. Very useful information.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Welcome to our network!

[@SamanthaAkemi]

I am going to do both. I am making a career switch from event planning.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Good for you! What type of project management are you interested in?

[@anandsengupta1721]

Thanks much for throwing light on it. I was curious about it. So yes....then what's the point of doing it if teaches the same thing as PMI....develops its course content..in consultation with PMI etc etc.. Rather directly go for PMP instead.....and of course if one doesn't want just an 'add-on' sort of a certificate.

[@RecipeforSuccess1]

Hi Anand - Great question! I think there are a few different populations that the certification might be a good fit for: 1. If you don't have a bachelors and want to get into project management 2. If you're looking for an informational course (this is a reasonable cost for an actual course compared to what you would pay for the PMP test alone) 3. Those who want to learn about project management without committing too much money (ex. those looking to change industries, those in roles who could use some PM expertise but perhaps not a full on certification) 4. If you are already a PM, it seems like a cheap way to get the education hours required for the PMP. However if you already qualify for the PMP and are in-between the two, I would probably suggest the PMP personally. :)