With programs such as the Google Project Management Certificate, an online and self-paced professional certificate course that's available for free through Coursera, Google is abolishing the traditional approach to staffing. What this means for Google is a tremendous amount of insight into every applicant from a collection of completed assignments. The result is that every applicant is able to provide a portfolio showcasing their work, thought processes, leadership styles, and communication skills. More importantly, the course effectively mimics the role, indicating a candidate's aptitude for a position.
