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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 Adnan S

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Jul 30, 2022

Really informative and helpful course. Loved it

By Jesse T

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Jul 14, 2022

Very thorough, highly recommend for entry level

By Joel E G

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Jul 13, 2022

Great course.! Looking forward to start the #2!

By Trinh T

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Jul 9, 2022

Provide all information in details and clearly.

By Sandakahle S

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Jul 5, 2022

Thank you very much for your insightful lessons

By Amit S L

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Jul 3, 2022

Its an amazing course with solid course conent.

By M. P F

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Jun 22, 2022

nice lessson with easy to follow flow of study.

By Marie K R

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Jun 19, 2022

Very structured syllabus and helpful materials

By Norma E U M

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Jun 19, 2022

Great course! Looking forward to the next ones!

By Preyakemefa B

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Jun 17, 2022

it is a course that deserves a five star rating

By Manu K

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May 27, 2022

Great content and presentation from Team Google

By Dan o C

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May 25, 2022

well structure to introduce project management

By Boluwatife S

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May 24, 2022

this is a wonderful course, i really enjoyed it

By Joe L

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Apr 26, 2022

Very useful even if you have some PM knowledge.

By Cleyson F

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Apr 4, 2022

Amazing oportunity to learn! I really liked it.

By Sam G

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Mar 17, 2022

AMAZING COURSE! I RECOMMEND IT TO ALL STUDENTS.

By Aishwarya S

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Mar 10, 2022

Great course to understand basic Project Skills

By Alexander J F

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Mar 7, 2022

A great introduction and overview to the topic!

By jacinth j

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Feb 7, 2022

very good explanation and be easily understable

By Vineet S

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Jan 31, 2022

the course is well structured and well taught.

By Fernando J B

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Jan 15, 2022

Its a really good course. I learned new things.

By Marlon D

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Dec 21, 2021

Thank you for offering this course on coursera

By Muhammad U M

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Dec 21, 2021

Incredibly Awesome Course!!! 100 % recommended.

By Sean C

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Dec 6, 2021

Is a great form to learn, flexible and dynamic!

By Serhii O

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Dec 6, 2021

Thanks! Very interesting. Video, Docs and Quiz!