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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 Catalina A

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May 25, 2022

AMAZING! Very informative and keeps you engaged.

By jennyfeer m

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May 25, 2022

It's a great resource to junior project managers

By Matthew G

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May 5, 2022

Nicely done. Easy to follow. Easy to navigate.

By Jing H (

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May 4, 2022

wonderful experience for PM,good for new-entry!

By Sotonye A

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Apr 30, 2022

A very detailed course and quite of information.

By NNEKA N

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Apr 30, 2022

Amazing Team of Project Management Professionals

By D. G

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Apr 28, 2022

This course was very informative and insightful.

By Deleted A

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Apr 27, 2022

This course helped me to understand basic of pm.

By Falaleeva A V

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Apr 20, 2022

Brief summary of all the foundations. Well-done!

By Atef B

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Apr 18, 2022

Very consistent,

It is professional,

I Like it.

By Loveday A

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Apr 11, 2022

great way to start my project management journey

By Ines M

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Apr 11, 2022

Great introduction Course to Project Management!

By Deleted A

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Mar 30, 2022

Very well organized...

Positive and motivsating.

By Jubin M

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Mar 11, 2022

Thank you for helping me start this career path.

By Deleted A

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Feb 25, 2022

لقد كان رائعا بالفعل لقد تعلمت الكثير من الاشياء

By Ignacio D

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Feb 13, 2022

excelente introducción a la gestión de proyectos

By Joan G M

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Feb 8, 2022

A great course to learn tools and methods for PM

By Bruce K

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Jan 24, 2022

It was exceptionally clear, direct and consice.

By Saveen g

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Jan 13, 2022

I am happy learn more in this up coming training

By 19dmb003 A

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Jan 11, 2022

way of explaining and reading material is great

By NKECHI D

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Jan 11, 2022

This was really engaging and I have learnt a lot

By Anna B

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Jan 7, 2022

Great introduction course to project management.

By Tariq M

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Jan 1, 2022

Great experience. Thank you google and coursera.

By Yen A

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Dec 28, 2021

Excellent program, very well prepared. Thank you

By daniele t

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Dec 19, 2021

Very well done, topics are explained very well.