The is designed for professionals who manage projects, programs, or work streams—especially when success depends on collaborating with people outside their immediate teams.
This beginner-friendly program focuses on building the leadership and communication skills needed to manage stakeholders effectively, influence outcomes, and keep projects moving forward. Guided by Google experts, learners gain hands-on experience with practical tools such as RACI charts, stakeholder analysis, and communication planning, while also learning how to foster ethical and inclusive team environments.
Estimated Time to Complete
Approximately 2–3 months, with flexible, self-paced learning
Why Take This Course?
- Strengthen Stakeholder Communication – Keep all stakeholders informed and aligned.
- Clarify Roles & Responsibilities – Use RACI charts and documentation to reduce confusion.
- Influence with Confidence – Anticipate objections, manage resistance, and drive consensus.
- Lead High-Performing Teams – Build inclusive, ethical, and collaborative team cultures.
- Fully Online & Flexible – Learn anytime, anywhere at your own pace.
What You’ll Learn
- How to create and manage effective communication plans for projects of any size.
- How to define clear roles and responsibilities using stakeholder analysis and RACI charts.
- How to organize project documentation to improve visibility and accountability.
- How to influence stakeholders using proven leadership and persuasion techniques.
- How to foster ethical, inclusive, and high-functioning project teams.
Course Modules & Skills Gained
Course 1: Organizing Communication and Documentation
- Draft and manage a simple communication plan.
- Understand the key elements of communication planning for project success.
- Learn why documentation is critical for team visibility and accountability.
- Organize project documents in a centralized location.
- Understand the importance of milestones and how to set them.
- Document project experience and transferable skills for career development.
Course 2: Working Effectively with Stakeholders
- Define project roles and responsibilities clearly.
- Conduct stakeholder analysis and interpret power grids.
- Use RACI charts to define and communicate team member responsibilities.
- Improve collaboration by aligning stakeholder expectations.
Course 3: Leadership and Influencing Skills
- Understand the factors that influence team effectiveness.
- Manage team dynamics across the stages of team development.
- Build high-functioning teams that collaborate toward shared goals.
- Foster an ethical and inclusive team culture.
- Apply techniques and sources of power to influence stakeholders effectively.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is ideal for:
- Project managers and program coordinators.
- Professionals working with cross-functional or external stakeholders.
- Aspiring leaders seeking stronger communication and influence skills.
- Students and early-career professionals entering project-based roles.
No prior experience is required.