Martha-Waithaka

📝 Project Management

In addition to my focus on cybersecurity and software engineering, I have earned the Google Project Management Professional Certificate through Coursera.
This formal training has equipped me with skills in project planning, risk management, agile methodologies, and stakeholder communication — all highly valuable in managing cybersecurity initiatives and technical projects.

🎓 Google Project Management Professional Certificate

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Developed comprehensive skills in project planning, execution, monitoring, and closing.
Gained experience with agile and traditional project management approaches.
Strengthened my ability to manage risks, timelines, and stakeholder expectations — critical in cybersecurity operations and SOC environments.

📌 Modules

1️⃣ Foundations of Project Management

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Introduction to core project management concepts, roles, and responsibilities.
Learned about the project lifecycle and the importance of ethical, inclusive leadership.
🔑 Cybersecurity link: Understanding lifecycle management helps in structuring security programs, investigations, and incident response.

2️⃣ Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

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Covered defining project goals, identifying stakeholders, and creating project charters.
Gained skills in aligning projects with organizational priorities.
🔑 Cybersecurity link: Critical for initiating security programs and aligning SOC tasks with organizational risk priorities.

3️⃣ Project Planning: Putting It All Together

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Focused on creating project plans, managing scope, schedules, and budgets.
Learned about creating risk management plans and setting quality standards.
🔑 Cybersecurity link: Supports creating incident response plans, SIEM deployment plans, and managing SOC tool integrations.

4️⃣ Project Execution: Running the Project

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Explored managing teams, tracking progress, and handling issues during project execution.
Applied change management strategies and communication plans.
🔑 Cybersecurity link: Helps in coordinating incident response, managing change in security controls, and reporting to stakeholders during breaches.

5️⃣ Agile Project Management

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Introduced to Agile methodologies, Scrum framework, and sprint planning.
Emphasized flexibility, iterative progress, and continuous improvement.
🔑 Cybersecurity link: Useful for SOC operations, security automation sprints, and adapting to evolving threats.

6️⃣ Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World

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Brought together all concepts in a simulated project scenario.
Created key project documents and plans from initiation to closing.
🔑 Cybersecurity link: Reinforces end-to-end project thinking — essential for managing security tool rollouts, investigations, and compliance efforts.

🌟 How this supports my work in cybersecurity

I am able to plan and manage security projects (e.g., SOC setup, automation pipelines, SIEM deployments) with confidence.
My training helps me communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders during security operations.
I can apply risk management and agile practices to continuously improve security posture and incident response.