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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

VC

Aug 23, 2022

This course has helped me to understand all phases of any project in detail, which includes Project initiation, Project Planning, Execution, Methodologies and applying the same in real world

LD

Aug 12, 2021

I loved this course. It was so informative. I took a lot of notes and hope to implement everything I've learned in real-life instances. I look forward to advancing professionally as a project manager.

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By Dr. M B

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Jan 2, 2022

Very Informative and Crisp course. Good for beginners and easy to understand.

By Margaux S

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Dec 6, 2021

The course was very interactive and interesting. I didn't see the time go by.

By Rashedul I

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Nov 2, 2021

This is fantastic course. It's obviously helpful for becoming Project Manager

By Amanda

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Oct 25, 2021

Very good. Like that there is NO peer-graded assignments. Quizzes are great!

By Amir H K

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Sep 26, 2021

What an amazing instructor with amazing skills. I really enjoyed this Course.

By Hanif H

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Sep 14, 2021

I like the over all content, wish if each Course, have a life segment as well

By Visah M (

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Sep 11, 2021

Very well-rounded course that introduces many aspects of project management.

By Raphael G

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Sep 11, 2021

clear explanations, good material. each "week" can be nailed in an hour or so

By Hameeda

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Aug 23, 2021

Wonderful! I have recommended this course to all of my friends and coworkers!

By Alan P

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Aug 17, 2021

This course is just right for someone new to Project Management Fundamentals.

By Shailendra Y

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Aug 15, 2021

Really a great course to get insight about foundations of project management.

By Jitesh P

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Jul 12, 2021

It is very helpful for beginners. Concise and well explained by the trainers.

By Arup d

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Jul 7, 2021

Thorough and introduces the foundational concepts of project management well.

By Chidinma E

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Jun 18, 2021

Very insightful and filled with real life situations for better assimilation.

By RedCode

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May 1, 2021

It's fantastic course, I've learned so much things.

Thanks Google & Coursera.

By María B Z

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Apr 24, 2021

An excellent course, so excited to continue my journey on Project Management!

By Safe

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Apr 2, 2021

Easy to follow and understand especially if you're new to project management.

By Hammad K

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Feb 8, 2025

so intutive and the Coach practice really helps you learn love this feature.

By Kundan S

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Feb 7, 2025

Good course and content. Instructor explains the course in detailed manner.

By Jawad S

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Jan 13, 2025

Excellent Articulation of Course with Clarity and brevity by the instructor.

By Prachi W

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Jul 31, 2024

Extremely informative and covers all essential topics of Project Management.

By Iresha J

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May 23, 2024

This is a source of knowledge.  Every single word gave me such an impression

By Melissa C

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May 5, 2024

Very easy to understand and keep up with. I even finished the course early.

By Mohamed C

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Feb 19, 2024

Excellent learning experience: great content delivered at a convenient pace.