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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!

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 Mia R

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May 8, 2022

This course is easy to comprehend. It's full of information from start to finish. At the end you can clearly identify what Project Management is, and if it's a great fit for you

By Ahrar A

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Dec 24, 2021

Very simply designed course structure for a clear understanding of the concepts and models along with real time examples to better relate to the theoratical part of the syllabus.

By Leo Z

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Sep 7, 2021

Wonderful and insightful. I really appreciate the fact that skills that I posses and didn't considered of much value, are actually worth refining through these courses.

Thank you!

By Jacob V

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May 25, 2021

Very well thought out and great explanations on the material. Quizzes were very doable if you pay attention to the video material. Excited to continue on this specialization path!

By Sergio A

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May 17, 2021

The course Foundations of Project Management is very detailed and in-depth but presented in a way that is easy to understand, follow, and engages you in the material being taught.

By Gina T C G

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Apr 26, 2021

Foundations of Project Management taught me the critical elements of what it takes to be a successful project manager.

Three weeks into this course, I am managing a family's move.

By Aindrea S

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Apr 3, 2021

I'm really impressed with it. I think the format is great, videos are the right length, the readings are easy to understand. The content was easy to understand and I learned lots!

By Pandu H P

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Sep 12, 2024

Finished and highly recommended for anyone who wishes to learn or even start pursuing careers in Project Management fields. Learning materials and mentor clearly helped me a lot!

By Jennifer X

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Aug 22, 2024

It give you a simple understanding of project management but a solid foundation you cannot miss should you want to progress in the course and have a career in project management.

By Afaque A

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Jul 11, 2024

I found this course very helpful to better know the role and real definition of a project manager as well as it provide a better idea of opportunities for you as project manager.

By Maria U

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Aug 18, 2023

All the things I was already implementing but didn't know were a core part of project management. Plus, learning how to apply them in different situations and company structures.

By Debora M J M

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Aug 11, 2023

i feel the course is clear and a great way to teach beginners on this topic, which allow us to learn from the bottom and have strong base moving forward. I enjoyed every week

By Chiara V

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Apr 27, 2023

I LOVED IT. Even though I had studied project management before in university, I liked revising and re-learning about all these things and I am looking forward to the next steps!

By Tijuana R

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Apr 7, 2023

This course is well organized and engaging and easy to follow along. I learned a lot about the basics of project management. This course is a great foundation for future courses.

By BANGARUBABU B

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Oct 26, 2022

I have learned Foundations of project management in this course. Now I am able to understand what is projrct management how the project management does runs in the organisation.

By Linh D N

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Sep 28, 2022

The course has provide me basic knowledge about PM. Now I know what Project Management is and have interest in this field. Cant wait to start the next course of this certificate

By Olivier V

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Sep 19, 2022

It helped me formalize & streamline knowings I already had. My productivity will skyrocket from this point forward. Looking forward to the other 5 courses on Project management.

By Samintha V

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Aug 8, 2022

I really enjoyed this course. This was a great beginner course to help someone who is new to project management to get to know and understand the fundamentals and methodologies.

By Emily Z

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Apr 22, 2022

Really great content. The combination of videos, quizzes, and activities was very engaging. I also really appreciate the small chunks of job search tips embedded in the material.

By Ana C

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Mar 31, 2022

great course, lots of information but it was broken down in smaller pieces so it was very easy to undersand and digest everything. loved the videos and this course's main teacher

By Khalid H

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Feb 25, 2022

The Course is knowledgeable and is very helpful to gain insights into the world of project management.The way it is organized also help us to learn the skills in the easiest way.

By Ufoque w

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Feb 11, 2022

It was a great course. Taught in such a great mananer that was so understandabele and intersting. Love watching the videos and readig the materials given . I give it 10 out of 10

By Baran

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Dec 7, 2021

It was really fun to learn. I already work in an Agile environment and use Scrum principles. If that's the case for you you might already know and this should be a piece of cake.

By Doan N D

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Nov 5, 2021

Interesting course! For those who are thinking if it is worth applying for this course, just apply right away! You will gain a lot of useful knowledge just like what I have done.

By Javier E

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Oct 14, 2021

Very interesting and dynamic. My idea was that Google has somehow different approach to project management but what I realized is that discipline is very flexible / customizable!