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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.

RC

Dec 21, 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.

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By Dirk M

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Jun 19, 2021

This course is a great introduction to project management, it will get you started and excited to jump into the next courses.

By Frank A Y

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Apr 27, 2021

Great course content. I will recommend this course to anyone that wants to learn about the foundations of project management.

By Mojalefa T

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Apr 21, 2021

Extremely good introductory course to project management. Lays a phenomenal foundation to succeed in the rest of the program.

By Julia O

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Apr 19, 2021

I had so much fun during this course! Its great being able to learn and improve skills without boring myself out!!

Thank you!!

By David R

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Apr 4, 2021

Great Course...Really well thought out and put together brings so much value, such valuable information. Welp on to course 2

By Octavia C

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Mar 30, 2021

A most clear , concise and rich course I enjoyed the instructors deliverance and the content is pricelles I want to do all 6!

By Shreya S

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Jan 23, 2025

It was a good course but it would have been nice if there were no or less reading materials. I prefer videos over articles.

By Patrick F

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Jan 21, 2025

Sometimes a bit long when you already have a good picture of Project management, but excellent for people new to the domain.

By Miguel C

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Feb 21, 2024

Great course to start with, all material is very well explained and is not just another overload course. Def I recommend it!

By Alyson F

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Dec 5, 2023

The first sections had too much PM Cheerleading, but by end of class was very happy. Love the extra reading materials, too!

By Rizwan M

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Nov 28, 2023

An amazing Course by Google. Recommended for all those who want to learn about the core core concepts of Project Management.

By Arjun N

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Aug 27, 2023

Great course for a beginner. A comprehensive one that breaks things step by step towards a bigger picture. Thank you Google.

By CATHERINE M

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Aug 19, 2023

Very thorough - very engaging and extremely informative. I loved the variying learning methods used to reinforce the topics.

By Destiny L

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Aug 1, 2023

A great introduction into Project Management and all that helped me better understand the core elements within this subject!

By Nguyá»…n L P

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Jul 16, 2023

Through the course, I realize that I understand more clear about the foundation of project management. It's very very useful

By Subha V

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Jul 9, 2023

Very good course and in depth description about the foundations of project management and its vital role in all the sectors.

By Wangare K

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May 27, 2023

Loved how simplified and well-explained the course was. Looking forward to practicing all that I picked up from the lessons.

By Shahid

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May 17, 2023

Coursera is an excellent platform for enhancing your skills and acquiring certifications to support your career development.

By Haftu G

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May 10, 2023

My dream job is project manager I now have the chance to fulfill my dream thanks to coursera. I'm grateful for your service.

By Alice V

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May 2, 2023

Great course with a healthy balance of theory and practice, I learned a lot and I am applying my new skills to everyday work

By Yuli S

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Feb 26, 2023

Really like the fact that real Google employees share their experiences. The instruction is comprehensive and easy to grasp.

By Roxana A

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Jan 28, 2023

Exceptional course, I am happy I took it and it will help me as I continue to take additional courses in Project Management.

By Nicole R

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Jan 9, 2023

disfrute bastante los videos y tareas interactivas, la verdad la información y duración es bastante completa y muy relevante

By Faith K

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Nov 19, 2022

I enjoyed all the sessions. Google has a great way of teaching and I have understood over 90% of the course work. I love it

By Tilak K

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Nov 14, 2022

A great overview about project management and the related areas. Its easy to understand, and keeps us interested throughout.