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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

BC

Dec 27, 2021

This course is very helpful for those who want to kick start their career in project management field. It is highly interactive and covers basics of project management thoroughly. I really enjoyed it.

LL

Jan 19, 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 Vishnu B

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Sep 2, 2021

Amazing explanation and interesting to listen to. Thankyou Coursera, Google and Mr. Emilio

By Sebastián

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Aug 13, 2021

Very good course! Excelent for people that wants to get introduced in project management.

By Adeel f

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Aug 1, 2021

Excellent Course for building Foundatins of Project Management both as a skill and career.

By Nena A A

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Jul 31, 2021

It's a great step by step course that provides a clear understanding of project management

By Harindra D

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Jul 18, 2021

Enjoyed the course very much! 'Five Stars' for syllabus-content, and teaching-methodology.

By RODRIGO D S

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Jul 13, 2021

Awesome!! Clear, concise and really interesting information. Short and entertaning videos.

By Betty A B

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Jun 21, 2021

I found this course to be very informative and easy to grasp. Great presentations by all.

By Nikolaos K

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Jun 6, 2021

Great course so far. I personally took the whole certification that includes all 6 courses

By Karimi M

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Jun 4, 2021

I enjoyed this course . A good step for beginners who want to embark in project management

By Augusto A

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Apr 23, 2021

Emilio's enthusiasm makes PM all the more fun, insightful, and accessible, thanks so much!

By Mohamed G

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Apr 19, 2021

First course with Google is great, the interaction is great and felt engaged in many tasks

By Marta C

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Apr 16, 2021

Excellent! It's well organized, friendly and brings a lot of information. I just loved it!

By Tiffany S

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Apr 16, 2021

A decent high-level introduction to project management for someone with no prior exposure.

By Mathias D L

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Mar 11, 2025

o curso demonstrou de forma clara e objetiva os fundamentos de gerenciamento de projetos.

By Talancia F

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Feb 28, 2025

I have learned a lot over the past few weeks since I joined this course back in January.

By Marcus H

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Jan 29, 2025

An Exceptional Course that Prepares you for the world of Project Management in any facet.

By Sandy W

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Nov 16, 2024

It was and exceptional experience, that taught you the introduction of project management

By Alice S

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Sep 26, 2024

I really like this course. it´s interactivness and precision in terminology and structure

By Melanie R

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Sep 24, 2024

Great information. Easy to process chunks. Excellent check-ins along the way. Great job!

By Emily

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Jul 21, 2024

I am so impressed to the teacher of fundamental of Project management I love his teaching

By Julio M P

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May 8, 2024

Just the best learning experience from Google and the teachers involved, I love them all!

By Joe N

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Mar 29, 2024

I liked the simplicity in the delivery and structure of this course. Great instructors 👌

By Muhammad Z

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Jan 1, 2024

Great learning experience, very unique and interesting methodology used and easy to learn

By Osanda V

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Jan 1, 2024

Great course. Structure is so effective and helped alot to learn without missing a thing.

By Salam M A

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Sep 18, 2023

what a course and journey it was :)

hoping the next course is as exciting as this course.