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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

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.

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 Diana B

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Sep 17, 2023

Amazing course! It's full of very helful information and a great instructor.

By Ansar A

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Aug 28, 2023

Keep up the good work. Incorporate some VR into the classroom to add appeal.

By Luís S S

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Jun 27, 2023

I'm very happy, delighted and grateful to finish this course. Thanks a lot

By Dom

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Mar 31, 2023

Blown away at the production values and quality of this course. Outstanding.

By Stephanie W

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Mar 10, 2023

Clear, informative, with quizes and assignments which cement key objectives.

By Sony T

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Mar 7, 2023

Its a worthy course and the instructors have done a very good job. Thank You

By Guru K

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Mar 3, 2023

Spectacularly delivered material. Learning has never been better or easier!

By Oluwaseun O

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Feb 27, 2023

I enjoyed every bit of this course.Easy to comprehend and its well detailed.

By Jyothi

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Feb 26, 2023

Great learning experience. Amazing content and love the way it is delivered.

By Tabitha M

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Feb 24, 2023

What an eye-opening course. So many great concepts taught. Highly recommend.

By Ivan K

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Jan 31, 2023

Great review of basic information needed to be an effective project manager.

By Assmae E

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Jan 21, 2023

What an amazing course, well explained. I am excited for what is coming next

By Aisha A M

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Jan 20, 2023

this was an eye-opener to a whole new field for me. The best decision ever!!

By Hemapriya K

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Dec 28, 2022

I liked this course very much. I learned many new skills through this course

By Nellie J

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Dec 16, 2022

I love this project management course and the lived experience of employees.

By shreya y

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Dec 10, 2022

It definitely is the best to start on your PMP journey, concise and clear .

By Joseline K - A

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Dec 6, 2022

I am learning great project planning and time management skills here. Kudos!

By Laila N

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Oct 28, 2022

Fantastic foundational course. Excellent instruction and reading material.

By Maria K

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Oct 27, 2022

Very clear explanations, interresting career paths examples, great speakers

By Gifton C

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Sep 26, 2022

Excellent foundation to project management. Well done Google and Coursera.

By Niall O

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Sep 16, 2022

Great course. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to get in to a PM role.

By Opeoluwa F

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Sep 15, 2022

Awesome and detail-packed course. Definitely bound to impress new learners!

By Seva B

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Sep 12, 2022

Thank you for making this course! Really useful and insighfull for newcomers

By Sakshi G

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Aug 20, 2022

Very beneficial, got good knowledge about Foundations of Project Management.

By Anthony

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Aug 11, 2022

I love the great kcik off of all the parts of a project and how is involved.