Learn People Management Skills with Google
Build your people management toolkit, one course at a time. Gain skills in giving feedback, setting team goals, and more from the Google People Management Essentials program. Choose to learn specific skills, or complete the full series to earn your professional credential. No experience required.
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People Management
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Create a High-Performing Team
Learn how to transition from individual contributor to leader and foster a culture of continuous learning.
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- Leadership Mindset
- Team Building
- Managing Up & Across
- Communication Strategies
- Learning Culture
- AI for Management
Goal Setting & Team Execution
Set clear visions, define SMART goals, and empower your team to deliver results.
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- SMART Framework
- Strategic Vision
- Resource Allocation
- Performance Alignment
- Effective Delegation
- Roadblock Removal
Coaching & Delivering Feedback
Master coaching techniques, give feedback using the SBI model, and lead performance reviews.
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- Coaching Techniques
- SBI Feedback Model
- Performance Reviews
- Conflict Resolution
- Career Development
- Upward Feedback
Grow as a Manager
Boost productivity, manage time effectively, and build a plan for your own growth.
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- Self-Awareness
- Time Management
- Strategic Prioritization
- Professional Networking
- AI for Productivity
- Leadership Development
AI for your Job Search
Use Google AI tools to build your resume, organize job applications, and ace interviews.
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- Using Generative AI
- Prompt Engineering
- Professional Development
- Interview Skills
- Resume Building
- STAR Method
Take your career to the next level
Qualify for in-demand managerial roles
People managers are tasked with shifting their mindset to lead effective, high-performing teams and develop individual potential. Great managers master skills including goal-setting, coaching, and using AI to foster a culture of learning and drive organizational results.
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