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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....

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Feb 1, 2023

I do not know why it is the best course I have ever had. Thank you, Google and Coursera, for providing such a great course. You cover many intensive and comprehensive items, particularly the speaker.

BC

Dec 27, 2021

This course is very helpful for those who want to kick start their career in project management field. It is highly interactive and covers basics of project management thoroughly. I really enjoyed it.

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By Adel A

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Dec 1, 2022

It is so useful that I really enjoyed and helped me so much. Thank you for everything, and I appreciate your help and support.

By Kesha C

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Nov 20, 2022

I really enjoyed this course. This platform made it so easy for me to learn a new skill within in my already chaotic schedule.

By Akim M

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Nov 19, 2022

This course is essentially the best I have had to take online. its online course

made EASY I enjoyed it all the way. Great Job

By Muhammad S

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Nov 17, 2022

It was a great experience to learn from an organization such as google, definitely helped me in my project management journey.

By Yvonne M

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Nov 13, 2022

Excellent class! Well organized and great mix of videos, reading, and exercises. Looking forward to continuing on to Course 2.

By Anita A

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Oct 20, 2022

Totally love this course. Introduction and guidance were so easy to understand. A big applause for all the mentor. Thank you.

By jinoy j

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Aug 21, 2022

Excellent course for those who want to gain latest information about PM and go to the next level in their professional career.

By Bekky K

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Aug 19, 2022

Very simply lays out the vocabulary and concepts involved in Project Management. Straightforward and easy to follw. Thank you!

By Issac L

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Aug 3, 2022

Very clear explanation throughout the course, and it is quite comprehensive and keep me awake withouth lengthy video at once !

By Lili M

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Jul 14, 2022

I love this course. I didnt know that a lot of the things and events that I have done or do are considered project management.

By Oladotun M

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May 13, 2022

exceptional well detailed, befitting materials and worthy of being the initial course to kick start your PMT learning journey.

By Дюженко Е С

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Apr 19, 2022

I give this course 5 out of 5 points! For an introduction into PMs work, this course was extremely immersive and multifaceted.

By Tracy J

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Apr 18, 2022

So far has been easy to follow and very informative....especially if you hav now prior/working knowledge of project management

By Rachel H

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Apr 7, 2022

Really liked the format of this course and will be looking for other google offers. Excellent mix of video, tests and reading.

By Victoria K

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Mar 18, 2022

The course was great! Appreciate the hard work you put in the learning. Can hardly wait to keep going and learn something new.

By 014_HARINANDHAN R

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Feb 5, 2022

This course was amazing and it consisted of lot of essential information that would give the complete overview of the PM role.

By Ehtisham R

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Dec 2, 2021

It is a wonderful course. It gives a proper understanding of project management and the opportunities available in this field

By Aqsa N

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Nov 25, 2021

I learned a lot of new concepts that I did not know before. The videos were fun and easy to understand. I enjoyed this course

By Acoran Q D

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Nov 17, 2021

Amazing first contact with project managment. A very inspiracional course that will help to keep up with the resting syllabus

By Shivam M

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Oct 18, 2021

THIS IS VERY INTERESTING AND NEW COURSE FOR ME I LEARNED SO MUCH ABOUT PROJECT MANAGEMENT I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH THIS COURSE

By Princy M

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Aug 13, 2021

It was a really nice experience to learn from coursera, the mentors were great and very helpful. It was an amazing experience.

By Muhammad S M B

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Aug 4, 2021

Amazing, I have learn lot of basic project management through course 1. All of they said it's cleary and easy to understanding

By Wesley L

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May 27, 2021

Thanks you for creating this course! It is providing me a strong knowledge base to continue on the path as a project manager!

By Sumit K

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Mar 28, 2021

Found it super awesome and knowledgeable. Very practical course and imparted in a well organized way. Thanks for this course!!