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About the Course

This is the first of six courses in the Google Project Management Certificate program, which will help you develop the skills needed to apply for entry-level roles as a project manager. Project managers play a key role in leading, planning and implementing critical projects to help their organizations succeed. In this course, you’ll discover foundational project management terminology and gain a deeper understanding of the role and responsibilities of a project manager. We’ll also introduce you to the kinds of jobs you might pursue after completing this program. Current Google project managers will offer a multi-dimensional educational experience that will provide you with tools you can apply on the job. Learners who complete this program should be equipped to apply for introductory-level jobs as project managers. No previous experience is necessary. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Define project management and describe what constitutes a project. - Explore project management roles and responsibilities across a variety of industries. - Detail the core skills that help a project manager be successful. - Describe the life cycle of a project and explain the significance of each phase. - Compare different program management methodologies and approaches and determine which is most effective for a given project. - Define organizational structure and culture and explain how it impacts project management. - Define change management and describe the role of the project manager in the process....

Top reviews

SH

Jun 11, 2021

Very well put together and interactive, I love the team incorporated pop up questions in the videos this really helped with the learning process. I'm also impressed at how accurate the transcript it.

SC

Jul 3, 2021

I'm learning a LOT, and you don't have to take it quite as slowly as they suggest. But, it's nice that there's a manageable pace set out for you. Instructor and guests were great--relatable and clear.

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By Pranay D

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Jan 26, 2025

The course is good for giving a basic understanding of project management. Please try it once.

By Degga M

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Nov 25, 2024

Vraiment, c'est une formation extraordinaire et pleine d'énergie et des informations diverses.

By Sarah S

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Oct 22, 2024

One of the best online courses! The structure itself is really good and helps in being focused

By Sebastian D

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Sep 30, 2024

great overview of project management and for gaining a structured overview of the ins and outs

By Bala M K B

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Sep 6, 2024

Its a good learning experience for those who wants to start a new career as a project manager.

By Edgar M

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Jul 18, 2024

Perfect. It has everything for a beginner and it's really interesting. It's not boring at all.

By Ayesha F

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Mar 4, 2024

this was very informative, the tutors were great, looking forward for the rest of the courses.

By ALEJANDRO H

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Jan 17, 2024

maravilloso fundamentos y base solida bases para inicar una carrera en la gestion de proyectos

By Lucrecia M K

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Jan 17, 2024

However when I download my certificate it doesnt show my names on it, it says Coursera Student

By Rafael B X

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Nov 21, 2023

Muito bom o material e as aulas! Ajudam bastante no aprendizado! Obrigado pela oportunidade!!!

By Humair M R

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Nov 19, 2023

I cam to learn that how foundation of project management is necessary to kick off the project

By Delanda P L

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Oct 3, 2023

Very good information and content to keep you interested enough to make it through the course.

By F M

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Jul 29, 2023

Excellent Course, must take this course to enhance your project management skill and knowledge

By Semir P

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Jul 20, 2023

An excellent introduction to project management especially for people without prior knowledge.

By Herath M S U H

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Jul 7, 2023

This is perfect. Teacher is impressive. He explains everything very well. Rich course content.

By Pamela R

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Jun 30, 2023

This was great! The content was great and the system to deliver the content is a 10 out of 10.

By Hanun

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Jun 20, 2023

It was a great introduction. The course didn't feel too long or too challenging for beginners.

By Muhammad H A R

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Jun 20, 2023

It was an excellent learning experience, covering all essential aspects of project management.

By 梁颂恩

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May 2, 2023

Very helpful course for my journey to PM. Highly recommended to those who are handling project

By kshitij d

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Mar 31, 2023

Course was informative and one of the best start into the project management one can hope for.

By Muhammad R S

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Mar 30, 2023

It was a nice course! Really fill me with fruitful content. Kudos to Google Team and Coursera!

By William G

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Jan 27, 2023

very impressive course and was a great knowledge addition toward my career development indeed.

By Bushra a

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Jan 1, 2023

The information was Inside this course is useful. And it's very valuable, I benefited from it.

By Syed m m

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Dec 27, 2022

Excellent course with great content for someone trying to pursue career in Project Management.

By Yurii H

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Dec 5, 2022

Rather nice start of the PM courses. A bit of basics, a bit of hints, a bit of encouragements.