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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

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!

JM

Jun 21, 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

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By Hoa N

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Jan 1, 2024

provide practical knowledge for Project Management

By Sharmili S

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Nov 29, 2023

Its too easy to understand and interesting course.

By Jesus P

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Sep 28, 2023

It was a great introduction to Project management.

By imran n

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Sep 15, 2023

Best course with professional instructors- thanks!

By Aquiles A F

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Aug 25, 2023

Clear, accurate and well explained! 10/10 for sure

By Antonia J O

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Aug 23, 2023

Well done very easy to grasp what is being taught.

By Ghous M I Q

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Aug 15, 2023

Well prepared, easy to learn and easy to remember.

By Gabriel d C

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Jul 29, 2023

Good introduction to the project management world!

By Angela T

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Jun 19, 2023

This was a great foundational tool for the course.

By Sk. A H

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May 28, 2023

Amazing experience for me to complete this course.

By Ma C D C

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Apr 22, 2023

Great course, I learnt a lot! Thank you, Coursera!

By Shimaa G

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Mar 30, 2023

one of the best courses I have ever had in my life

By Daniel H

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Feb 23, 2023

Very helpful - covered all parts of the discipline

By omar m a s

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Feb 7, 2023

Excelente información, gran exposición y recursos.

By Raveendra P S

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Jan 25, 2023

Learns a lot from this course .Thanks to Coursera.

By Nwogu S C

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Jan 19, 2023

This course is well detailed. I am glad I enrolled

By Walid m

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Jan 17, 2023

Good Course for starting career as project manager

By Ana M R

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Jan 15, 2023

Una buena introducción al fascinante mundo del PM.

By Raian R

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Jan 2, 2023

Good intro about Foundations of Project Management

By Hernan G B

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Dec 21, 2022

A great introductory course to project management!

By Kate M

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Nov 21, 2022

The teacher was clear, concise and easy to follow.

By Ezeibekwe E O

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Nov 15, 2022

All the lectures have been top notch and on point.

By Melissa B

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Nov 15, 2022

really helpful review and breakdown of the basics!

By Nathi M

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Nov 13, 2022

The course activated my interest to study further.

By Uma S M

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Nov 9, 2022

Great coverage of the basics of Project Management