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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 VAIBHAV J

Sep 23, 2021

this define this course in one word "complete" it give you all basic knowledge about project management.

I hope other course in this professional certificate is as good as this is

By Gideon Y

Sep 9, 2021

A great start for someone who's looking into project management. The details are simple enough for the average reader to understand while getting the underlying concepts correct.

By Indu K S

Sep 1, 2021

The course contains are excellent. The methodology used for explanation with videos and subjective parts making learning very easy and impactful. Great job done by Google's team.

By Lilly K

Aug 6, 2021

This course is very well organized and engaging. It covers foundations in understandable segments. I found it was very relevant and educational while searching for a job in PM.

By Guan-Ting T

Jul 17, 2021

Great introduction to project management, I had also make some note for the course. If anyone is interested to quick go through the content, feel free to contact me for the note!

By Katrina S

May 21, 2021

An excellent course that has given me tons of confidence in my work. I'd recommend this to anyone, regardless of what field you are in or your job role, it's likely to be useful.

By Yusuf H

Dec 12, 2024

It has really been such an interesting journey throughout the first course,"Foundation of Project Management". I am eager to learn more and more. Thank you Coursera and Google.

By Claudia S

Jul 24, 2024

Me encantó, refrescqué mucho conocimiento y aprendí nuevos temas que a parta de ser importantes para la gestión de proyectos son realmente útiles en la vida laboral en general.

By Muhammad T B

Apr 25, 2024

this course is perfect and suitable for me as a newbie on project management, their informatioan easy to understand, i hope i can give my best to get better job with this course

By Mostafa Y

Feb 6, 2024

I learned a lot of about Project Management's concepts, culture, governance and project manager's roles and responsibilities. I hope i use those terms in my professional career.

By Mariana T

Oct 14, 2023

It is a great first course to introduce Project Management. The expression and pronunciation are very clear. I appreciate this too much because I'm not a native english speaker.

By Bangalore

Sep 12, 2023

it was really awesome to learn... will definitely continue next course.. learnt lot of things which was out of the box.thanks a lot for giving a such wonderful learning phase...

By Aristides E

May 22, 2023

Highly informative course for aspiring project managers, a handy guide for those who are already in the process of managing several projects but still dont have formal training.

By Martin K

May 17, 2023

The course was for me interesting and engaging, providing practical tools and techniques for personal and professional development in the field of Project management. Thank you!

By Roselyn K

May 12, 2023

the course is very detailed and easy to understand. also enjoyed that it was very interactive with so many quizzes and discussion forums and files we can download for future use

By Артем М

Jan 27, 2023

A lot of useful information! Clear and transparent approach to information presenting. I'm much more confident with the basics of Project Management after completing the course.

By Ecem Ö

Nov 20, 2022

Course 1 is very detailed part and it helped me to understand the concepts, methodologies, structure regarding PM. Especially for beginners, the course is useful. I appreciated.

By Prasanna V

Oct 4, 2022

The features covered in the course are to the point and simple to understand. Filtering the required porstions out of very big book is an art and it is done to the perfection.

By Carlos P

Sep 16, 2022

I feel excitement with thi new step in my career. I'll continue my steps to success until get it. I'm stoppable. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to improve my life.

By TRUC T T D

Sep 4, 2022

Very clear basic knowledge of Project Management. The course provides many useful definitions. Especially, the Quizes are so useful which helped me to review all the knowledges.

By Tamar M

Aug 26, 2022

Love the course. It gives knowledge and kind of practise at the same time. Course is easy to read. Best is that there is text when someone speaks and the eye can follow. Thanks!

By Shahbaz A

Aug 9, 2022

this is the best course for Project Management Career.i would like to recommend everyone,learning this course, who wants to work as a manager in the field of Project Management.

By Walter

Jul 20, 2022

The course was very organised and expressed in the simplest language ever. IThe blend between the video tutorials and the text contents were expressed seamlessly. I loved it all

By ADA N

Jun 8, 2022

This was an exciting course, the instructors made the topics so relatable and the teaching techniques are very good. I am looking forward to the next course. Thank you Coursera!

By faye m

Apr 3, 2022

I really enjoyed this course and learning everything that it had to offer. The pace was very resonable and I liked how you could also read along. Excited to start the next one.