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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

RC

Dec 20, 2022

This course 1 is so clear that I can even apply it to my daily routine! I want to explore more about Project Management. Thank you, Google: Coursera for making this happen to those who lack knowledge.

LL

Jan 18, 2022

Very informative and thorough! I've finished this course with so much knowledge that can be applied to the workforce. Everything is laid out in easy to follow and efficient steps. Couldn't be happier!

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By Jessica M

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May 27, 2021

I'm enjoying how interactive this course is! Thanks Google!

By Shubham P B

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May 17, 2021

The content is equal or more equal to an MBA Sem from INDIA

By valentina a

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May 1, 2021

Great course. Very interesting topics and very well taught.

By Nique R

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Apr 11, 2021

So far, it's going well. I have no regrets. Thanks Googles!

By John Y

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Apr 10, 2021

A great course for those considering entering the PM world.

By Raunak K

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Mar 24, 2021

Very well explained Modules and you can learn at your pace.

By Sagar K

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Jul 25, 2025

Informative and well structured content. Thank you Google!

By Luis Á C U

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Jul 24, 2025

Las mejores bases para iniciar con todo en el mundo del PM

By GIL R P R

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Jun 20, 2025

Ótima visão inicial de gestão e gerenciamento de projetos.

By LILIANE A M

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May 14, 2025

Curso muito completo, bem elaborado e com ótima estrutura.

By Deleted A

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Feb 17, 2025

exceptional course I learn so much through out this course

By Sylvain C M B

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Feb 14, 2025

Je découvre beaucoup de chose sur ma manière de travailler

By DANIEL A Z P

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Feb 5, 2025

¡Excelente curso, muy bien estructurado y fácil de llevar!

By Juliann Y

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Jan 23, 2025

Solid overview without too much repetition of basic topics

By Francis C

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Oct 13, 2024

A very good introduction to project management principles.

By Abhishek D

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Sep 7, 2024

Excellent combination of various topics and understanding.

By Turcan Aurelia

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Jul 10, 2024

I am impressed. I have to learn a lot from you. Thank you!

By Lawrence M

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Jun 6, 2024

There are great courses and this is definetely one of them

By Bienvenue A N

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May 2, 2024

Great course. I have learn a lot about project management.

By RAWAN M B A R M B A

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Apr 20, 2024

this course is so useful for business administration major

By Chris V H

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Mar 12, 2024

Great course for covering the basics of Project Management

By Rahul S

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Mar 8, 2024

It was very informatic and google has very well presented.

By Felix S

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Jan 31, 2024

Great starter course for anyone new to project management!

By Blessing m E

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Oct 21, 2023

the practical aspect of this particular course is the best

By Emanuele R

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Jul 27, 2023

Learned a lot about what i was looking for. Highly suggest