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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

JM

Jun 20, 2021

This is so amazing and I am extremely happy and thankful to you all for blessing me with this great opportunity I have learned so much and can't wait to be a future project manager one day at google

VC

Aug 22, 2022

This course has helped me to understand all phases of any project in detail, which includes Project initiation, Project Planning, Execution, Methodologies and applying the same in real world

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By Sara B

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May 18, 2021

Easy to understand and learn from, wish you could always have the take notes section tho

By Abuzzal A

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Apr 14, 2021

The instructor is very engaging. The course structure and material is concise and clear.

By Kim I

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Apr 11, 2021

I so enjoyed this course. Easy to follow and interesting format. Keep up the great work!

By Donna S

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Apr 9, 2021

Excellent introduction to Project Management! Great guides and interesting case studies.

By Anshu S

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Apr 2, 2021

Brilliantly compiled course and delivered in the most effective and encouraging fashion!

By Jesús M M T

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Apr 1, 2021

It is a good way to lean new concepts or to review them if you have previous experience.

By Sara H

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Mar 17, 2021

Thank you ! I learned a lot from this course ,I can't wait for the next course to begin.

By Adamya

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Jul 30, 2025

Very Informative and mindfully developed course with deep learning analytic methodology

By Anthony B

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Apr 9, 2025

Course material was presented in a way that was comprehensive and easy to follow along.

By Sérgio C

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Dec 10, 2024

I found this course to be an excellent introduction to the world of project management.

By Mouhamad D

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Aug 28, 2024

I was a wondelful journey following this course that have refreshed my knowledge in PM.

By Curtis W

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May 23, 2024

Very thorough and comprehensive journey that anchors the learner in project management.

By Ashleigh J

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Mar 5, 2024

To finally put some terminology to practices that I already have been doing was joyous.

By Love Y

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Feb 22, 2024

WoooooW, the breath and scope of the Foundational Material was absolutely phenomenal!!!

By Muhammad I A

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Feb 14, 2024

This course offers best understanding about the basics of project management processes.

By BHARGAV G

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Oct 25, 2023

It's a very great course for those who are willing to learn or join project management.

By Anudari T

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Oct 25, 2023

Very informative and concise. It's been easy to understand such well organized courses.

By Sheila W

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Sep 3, 2023

This is a great course to learn the foundations of Project Management. Glad I took it.

By Alpar M

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Aug 20, 2023

Loved the course! Very informative and well-designed. Looking forward to learning more!

By Taha G

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Jul 19, 2023

This is a great beginner's guide to the world of management at smaller scale in general

By Lukáš P

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Jul 18, 2023

Great course. Really liked the main host and the contains. It was very well structured.

By Reena J

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Jun 21, 2023

very informative, easy to understand, and follow! Kudos to the trainer, well explained!

By Haw J L

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Jun 7, 2023

Clear understanding to touch the surface knowledge of project management. A good start!

By Primme P

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Mar 11, 2023

Love this course. Very well presented with great information and integrated activities.

By Liseth M

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Mar 6, 2023

Gracias Coursera por la oportunidad, me ha encantado aprender sobre project management.