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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!

MR

Nov 28, 2021

Learned a lot such as Agile, C-Suite, Change management, Corporate governance, Culture mapping, DMAIC, Kanban, Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Linear, Matrix structure, Reporting chart, Six Sigma etc. Thank you

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By daniel c

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Nov 26, 2024

Easy to follow along, but deep and precise lessons. Great start for anyone interested.

By Catherine S

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Oct 4, 2024

I enjoyed the readings, tasks and video content. Succinct and straight forward course.

By Yeila V

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May 24, 2024

Es bastante didactico y de Gran alcance informativo en materia de gestion de proyecto.

By Deleted A

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Dec 1, 2023

Very informative Program. Highly recommend taking for project management professionals

By Loretta S

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Nov 15, 2023

This is a great course for learning foundational information about project management.

By C. R

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Aug 19, 2023

Not overwhelming, easy to follow, love that I can take notes while watching or reading

By Olivia K

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Jul 20, 2023

This course was great! I look forward to coming back and finishing the entire program!

By Celeste阿紫

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Jul 19, 2023

I really love this course!! It's basic and a door for newbie to enter the world of PM.

By Sriram T

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Jul 10, 2023

Overall good overview of Project management. Good for freshers and management trainees

By Srinath G

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Jun 28, 2023

Very much useful and very nice coaching and understanding.

Thank you coursera for this.

By Sasikumar G

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Jun 20, 2023

Really a VEry Good Course for the beginners who want to know about Project Management.

By Maria F O

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May 8, 2023

I loved this course! The content was very useful and well explained by the instructor.

By IVAN R

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Apr 27, 2023

VERY NICE AND EDUCATIONAL, I RECOMMEND IT TO EVERYONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN THIS COURSE

By Udit S

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Apr 25, 2023

Very structured and easy to follow, logically set up with Industry comrehensive terms.

By Omar A B

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Apr 18, 2023

the best course you can learn the principles and the foundations of project management

By Yuri

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Feb 23, 2023

A great first step, especially if you're new to Project Management! Highly recommended

By Marco

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Feb 15, 2023

Ein super Kurs, gerade um in das Projekt Management ein zu steigen! Sehr zu empfehlen.

By Regina R F

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Jan 8, 2023

Es un excelente curso que realmente te da a conocer las bases del manejo de proyectos.

By MUHAMMAD H M

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Jan 7, 2023

One of the best course for beginners to learn about fundamentals of project management

By ANTHONY N

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Dec 28, 2022

great eye opener to the possibilities that lies ahead in project/programme management.

By Ramez M

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Dec 11, 2022

One of the best courses to take, easy to follow through, simple & loads of information

By Ashokkumar D

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Nov 12, 2022

Awesome, good pace for beginners to understand Project management. Highly recommended!

By Abu M S

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Nov 2, 2022

For any beginner and specially who likes to switch his/her career it is a better start

By Ahmed K

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Oct 30, 2022

I have really enjoyed learning the first course of Foundation of Project Management

By Mukhamad A T

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Oct 26, 2022

This is great materials for understanding about the foundations of project management