Professional Development Series - Google Project Management Professional Certificate

Build a Career in Project Management with Google and SVA

Thanks to a grant from Google, Student Veterans of America® (SVA) is proud to offer the Google Career Certificates on Coursera, completely free for student veterans.

If you’re a student veteran, transitioning service member or military-affiliated learner, you already know what it means to lead, adapt and accomplish the mission. The Google Project Management Professional Certificate, offered through SVA’s Professional Development Series, gives you a direct path to turn those strengths into a career.

Why Project Management?

Project managers are essential across every industry. They plan projects, coordinate teams, solve problems and deliver results. For those with military experience, the skills you’ve gained, organization, teamwork and responsibility, make this role a natural transition.

What You’ll Learn

This online, self-paced certificate takes about six months to complete at 10 hours per week and teaches you to:

• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources

• Communicate with stakeholders and lead effective meetings

• Use project management tools like spreadsheets and platforms such as Asana

• Apply Agile and Scrum methodologies

• Complete a final capstone project to showcase your skills

No prior experience or degree is required.

Why Start with SVA?

Through SVA, you receive free access to the certificate, thanks to a partnership with Google. You’ll also gain:

• Support through the Success Hub and MySVA portal

• Access to career tools, job boards, and networking opportunities

• A credential that helps you stand out to employers who value disciplined, mission-focused talent

Take the Next Step

Project management is a growing field that rewards leadership and accountability—qualities you already bring to the table. Start building your future today.

Enroll through MySVA and begin the Google Project Management Certificate.