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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 Yazan K

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Sep 8, 2021

It was a great introduction to project management

By Ann J

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Sep 3, 2021

Really informative.The examples are quite helpful

By luis L

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Aug 6, 2021

All the information presented was easy to follow.

By Anna D

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Aug 6, 2021

Great course on foundation of Project Management!

By Patrick J

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Jul 28, 2021

Excellent overview of the project management role

By Mohammad J

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Jul 22, 2021

great for beginners, great teacher, great content

By Jeremiah C

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May 23, 2021

Really insightful course and very well delivered.

By Igor K

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Apr 16, 2021

This course is a real foundation for learning PM!

By Elena N

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Apr 12, 2021

Well-paced, clearly structured and comprehensive.

By Ali B R

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Apr 4, 2021

Excellent Course ...I learned a lot of new things

By Willow R

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Mar 30, 2021

Clear information, well structured, and engaging.

By Kyle D

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Mar 18, 2021

Fantastically thought out thorough and insightful

By Ernie V

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Mar 17, 2021

This project was very thorough and helpful to me.

By Aakash P

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Mar 16, 2021

Great course on foundations of project management

By Sandra O

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Feb 11, 2025

Excelentes explicaciones y métodos de evaluación

By Everardo H

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Dec 28, 2024

Great course, well organized and easy to follow.

By Nicole C

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Nov 22, 2024

Excellent program with comfortable learning pace

By Sofia M

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Nov 12, 2024

Loved this course! I'm ready for the next level.

By Sadiqullah A

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Nov 2, 2024

I am feeling like getting what i was looking for

By Sudeep K A

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Oct 7, 2024

Excellent for initiation into project management

By Víctor P

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Sep 18, 2024

Definitly a good option to star a carrer as a PM

By Duduzile N

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Sep 4, 2024

what a best way of learning thank you Coursera .

By Chhavi V S

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Aug 14, 2024

learnt many great things and enjoyed throughout.

By Adeeb J

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Aug 6, 2024

fantastic course for learning project management