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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 Michał M

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Mar 27, 2022

Having dealt practically with project management in my previous roles, I must say it is a good course that helps summarize the besics and sets a good foundation for the future.

By Alejandra S

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Feb 28, 2022

Un curso completo y explicado de forma sencilla para iniciar y adentrarte en el área de Project Management, además otorga tips valiosos para aplicar en tu trabajo y curriculum.

By Giorgio R

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Feb 19, 2022

Excellent introduction to project management. I have some experience, and this is a great place to start as well as a good review for people with some knowledge and experience.

By Marlenin P

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Dec 17, 2021

I really enjoyed taking this course since it helped me broaden the knowledge on Project Management while gaining a lot more confidence to apply to future roles in this arena.

By Peter P

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Dec 5, 2021

Great recap of PM essentials -- and a great intro for anyone just starting out. Loved the authenticity, knowledge and enthusiasm the Google team brought to course. Thank you!

By Yerry J M

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Nov 17, 2021

The content included in the first course was easy to understand. The trainers have done an excellent job explaining all the different concepts and have made easy to understand.

By Alamin M

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Jul 26, 2021

I was a great experience of online education and I am really thankful and grateful to google for offering this opportunity on project management. It is very useful and helpful.

By Nguyen D T

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May 2, 2021

It is useful and great course. It provides me a lot of new information and knowledge. It also inspired me to be a professional PM. Great course for one who want to become a PM.

By Harnoor K

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Mar 26, 2021

It is a great course for someone with no knowledge of project management. Very relevant in the current scenario! The exercises and quizzes are quite interactive. Give it a try!

By Caroline T

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Mar 16, 2021

Very informative for a foundational course on Project Management. I'm completely new to Project Management. All the course material was very interesting and easy to understand.

By Agostina C

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Feb 18, 2025

Un curso introductorio muy completo. Los módulos son muy interactivos y fáciles de seguir con un cursado muy autodidacta para los que estamos en formación mientras trabajamos.

By Ayush P

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Oct 21, 2024

This course really help you to understand the basics of project management and the role of project manager. Highly recommended to who want to pursue career ahead in the same.

By Archie A

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Oct 10, 2023

This course is good for someone who doesn't have basic and wants to learn about Project Management. The material can relate with what you will find in real working environment

By Vaibhav H

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Sep 4, 2023

This course was amazing, I come to know various project management terms like different types of methodology, types of organizational structures, project cycle, and many more.

By Kimberly F

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Aug 22, 2023

What I really loved about this is that financial aid is available and I get to study in my own phase. The course is easy to understand and the instructors are very insightful.

By Bea A

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Aug 4, 2023

This course builds such a great foundation in not only how to do Project Management but also the domino effect that good PM practices bring. Thank you so much for the lessons!

By HYEONG J K

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Jul 18, 2023

Project Management is essential methodology to handle many projects in different fields. It is applicable to any kinds of projects, and it is foundation for "Project Build-up"

By khaled m

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Nov 9, 2022

I have enjoyed a lot taking this course, the course added many basics and foundations in the project management field for me and inspired me to complete the rest of the course

By Rhodora G R P

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Nov 3, 2022

Great content, interesting delivery, easy to follow, with real-life examples.

So grateful to be part of this course. Looking forward to the next courses and a new career after.

By Veronica P

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Aug 18, 2022

This course is well put together! The short videos, quick reading, and small tests, make it a fun learning experience! I would totally recommend for Project Manager beginners!

By Chinonso O

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Jul 31, 2022

The course gave me a new perspective to project management, which has helped in developing strong skills which I am using in my job. I am glad that I decided to do the course.

By Juan A M

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Jun 24, 2022

Muy buen curso. Excelente explicación de todos los temas, me siento muy cómodo con la aclaración de el vocabulario de un project manager y estoy listo para seguir aprendiendo.

By Elsa

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Mar 23, 2022

El curso me parece increíble. He aprendido un montón de cosas que desconocía y que podré aplicar en un puesto de trabajo. Es muy motivador de cara a querer seguir aprediendo.

By mukesh k

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Feb 6, 2022

Thanks to google for providing such an intelligent education system for working people can easily enhance their skill set for knowledge update as well as help to career growth

By Anna B

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Oct 2, 2021

As a newbie project manager, this course was the perfect foundation for learning the lingo, understanding the foundations, and getting my feet wet as a legit project manager.