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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.

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 Amir K

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Mar 18, 2021

Very useful and interesting introduction to PM.

By Mihaela-Alexandra L

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Aug 20, 2025

great course with so much valuable information

By Kim S

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Aug 10, 2025

Great course with a great real-world examples.

By Alexandre B P

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Jul 29, 2025

Good methods of learning and great instructor.

By Evelyn A

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Jul 19, 2025

Excelente material y metodología de enseñanza!

By Ashley G

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Jul 11, 2025

So much info and easy to comprehend! Great job

By Esteban V

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May 17, 2025

Muy bueno la verdad estoy muy contento de todo

By Héctor L

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May 3, 2025

Aprendi nuevas cosa muy interesantes, gracias!

By Matthew C

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Mar 30, 2025

Highly informative, engaging, well-structured.

By Ricardo W S d A

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Mar 13, 2025

Perfeito! Bem estruturado e com material rico.

By Avril L

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Feb 20, 2025

It was very relatable and easy to follow along

By Jeevak W

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Dec 22, 2024

Helped me explore new opportunities. Thank you

By Youcef B

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Nov 4, 2024

That was a great course i really learned a lot

By Nitin S

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Oct 21, 2024

Great course to learn about project management

By Quan F K (

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Oct 15, 2024

informative and easy to follow! Thanks google!

By Hussain T

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Sep 9, 2024

Amazing and everything was explained in detail

By Alexandr K

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Jul 28, 2024

useful and convenient: thank you for your job!

By ARZANG A

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Jul 22, 2024

I have found this foundation course phenomenal

By Subhashini T

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Jul 17, 2024

This is best Course for Student as a starting.

By Kondaine K

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Mar 30, 2024

Fresh presentation, engaging, and informative.

By Jorge R

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Mar 19, 2024

Great initiation course for Project Management

By YERRAMSETTI V V

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Mar 7, 2024

Good foundational course on project management

By Haitham E

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Feb 3, 2024

It was great to assist to this course with you

By maria m

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Jan 29, 2024

Lot's of information and easy to understand :)

By temitope a

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Dec 18, 2023

I learned a lot very entertaining and engaging