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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

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

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.

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By Saritha R

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Oct 14, 2022

It is an absolute treat for someone who wants to learn in a simple and easy way. This will surely benefit me and I would love to recommend it to my friends

By Steven M

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Aug 30, 2022

An awesome introduction to project management that ACTUALLY SHOWS YOU HOW TO GET A JOB!!! Way better advice than I recieved in two college programs. 10/10!

By AHMED A

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Jul 8, 2022

I ENJOYED THE COURSE AS I WAS LEARNING. NOT THE KIND OF COURSE THAT GIVES YOU THE INFORMATION AND LETS YOU DEAL WITH IT. I SUGGEST THIS COURSE TO EVERYBODY.

By Collins O O

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Jul 1, 2022

Hans-on training and real-world practical examples. I have used other platforms, but Coursera is indeed for professional training with experienced trainers.

By S B

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May 5, 2022

Project management is an art and a science. But explaining art can sometimes be very difficult. This course managed to teach the intangibles rather easily.

By EKEMHE M O

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Mar 28, 2022

Highly informative , I enjoyed the manner in which the instructors broke down the coursework. I highly recommend for folks interested in Project Management.

By Shivangi M

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Mar 13, 2022

This is an immensely helpful foundational course on Project Management. It helps you understand the basics and guides you how to move further in this field.

By Deborah H

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Feb 28, 2022

This is a great course for beginners. I especially enjoyed the inspiring videos, hearing from people in PM roles. I'm excited about moving on to course 2.

By Linda A

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Feb 14, 2022

The course structure which brought on board other project or program manager from Google helped me visualise most of the things the instructor was teaching

By Mohini W

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Aug 26, 2021

It was great! very informative, it was especially inspiring to see the team coming from all kinds of different backgrounds and jobs, working now for Google!

By Benjamin E

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Aug 4, 2021

This was a great start into the world of Project Management. It was also mostly a refresher for skills I have already attained through my work experience.

By Alina B

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May 3, 2021

I really enjoyed this course as everything was new to me. It was easy and fun , but at the same time was challenging. I love how the content was delivered!

By Barbara R

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Apr 24, 2021

Very friendly. Moving at my own pace allowed me to go back and review things that I needed clarification on. Very excited about the course and what's ahead.

By JLRA

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Apr 16, 2021

This course does an excellent job of building a foundation for your future PM career as well as motivating you to keep learning more about PM as a skillset.

By Erich R

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Apr 8, 2021

Good overview of the key definitions, methodologies, required skills and responsibilities of a project manager, as well as influences to successful projects

By Nimisha P

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Feb 21, 2025

I have completed this course and I think its really useful to the new person in the Project Management field. All the instructors are wonderful. Thank you.

By Syed I

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Oct 8, 2024

Excellent online learning experience. Well organized, and full of expertise and knowledge. I intend to continue learning for PMP certification.

By Aynura H

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Jul 22, 2024

Very valuable for my career and I will implement most of the recommendations in my daily work. I will recommend most of my friends to pass this course too.

By Bilal S

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Jan 22, 2024

This course was phenomenal and covered all the basics of project management. After completing it now I have strong foundation and perform actively as a PM.

By Tan L

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Aug 28, 2023

The stepping stone for project management horizon to me. It is interesting that I think much about how to manage a project or multiple project effectively.

By hannah k

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May 8, 2023

I am really excited about this course, I have receive the basics I was expecting looking forward to study more.

Google and Coursera Team Thank You So Much.

By Henry P

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Mar 5, 2023

Wow. It was really a great privilege and I really appreciate the teachings including the lovely teachers, thanks for this great platform and God bless you.

By Rochelle D

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Jan 17, 2023

Great foundational information and learnings. Assited me in applying formality to the projects I am currently working and for those I'm assigned to start.

By Adriana M

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Oct 28, 2022

Love this course! it refresh me a lot of concepts that I had in College years ago, also meke me think about another fields that I can work with my skills.

By ud c

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Oct 23, 2022

This foundational course was an eye opener into the world of Project Management in a simple manner, that anyone could understand no matter their IQ level.