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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

SO

Apr 12, 2022

So much information was packaged in this course but it was so well organized and delivered that I was compelled to complete every segment. Well timed quizzes helped to ensure my comprehension as well.

LD

Aug 12, 2021

I loved this course. It was so informative. I took a lot of notes and hope to implement everything I've learned in real-life instances. I look forward to advancing professionally as a project manager.

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By Jose G O G

Jun 20, 2023

Es un muy buen curso para entender el alcance de la gestión de proyectos y qué debe tener en cuenta alguien que quiera iniciar una carrera en esta especialidad.

By Nilda F

Apr 10, 2023

I loved all the material that was given. I have learned a lot of knew terms. I hope I would have a chance to implement all this new information very interesting

By H. A

Sep 16, 2022

very clear and focused, the quizz in the videos are very helpful to keep us on track and catch the main message. I have learnt alot. Thank you for the efforts.

By Aya S

Sep 15, 2022

I really was so exciting during every day in this substantial course that made me very interested to know more and keep moving forword with this knowledge path.

By Muhammad S

Aug 21, 2022

Thank you so much for helping me go through this. I have learnt much more than I expected from a foundation course.

The learning process was very smooth and fun

By Esho b

Jul 1, 2022

The course is very effective and transforming, I have learnt alot during the process of this course and it will help me in my future Career as a project manager

By taylor m

Jun 6, 2022

Thourough and informative way to start the course off with. I have learned so much and cannot wait to jump into the next course and build on all this knowledge.

By Antonio B

May 11, 2022

it a basic fundation for project management and it reviews everything that might have an impact in any business, like culture and responsability for any project

By Carlos E C E

Mar 17, 2022

Awesome course, gives a lot of tips for people initiating in the project management and shows various project management methodologies to enrich your knowledge.

By MONI J C

Jan 25, 2022

It was brainstorming , I am completely new to this field .This course gave me a kickstart to the course. Wish to land as a project manager in time no longer....

By Aditya F R

Jul 22, 2021

Thank you for the best instructor in this course, i learn a lot of Project Management subject. Hopefully it can be adding my skills into my futures careers goal

By Kaitlyn G

Jul 20, 2021

This course was amazing to learn the core concepts of project management. If you want to elevate your career or look into Project Management roles, start here!

By Tamara J

Apr 14, 2021

Very good explanation of concepts for beginners. The instructor was awesome. Shared the knowledge in a coherent and interesting way. Would definitely reccomend!

By muthoni n

Nov 12, 2024

Great content, generous information and direct application guidelines to the job market. Gives me great hope of a bright future in project management career.

By Ruth G

Aug 22, 2024

Really good structure with quizzes, case studies and video insights to real people working in PM. All presenters were well presented and articulate. Thank you

By Ashley

May 30, 2024

This was a more challenging course than I expected but I got through it! It covers ALOT of information for the first course, I'm looking forward to the next 5!

By Jeffery A O

Apr 29, 2024

This is a really good course , taught exclusively well. All the tutors know exactly what they are talking about they made it seem so so simple. I loved it, 6⭐️

By Siddharth K

Jan 9, 2024

this course is very helpful for me for learning and also understanding the basic concept of the related . huge thanks for the providing for this amazing course

By Asmir V

Nov 22, 2023

Lots of information, nicely structured and presented. The notes section of Coursera is nice, but I preferred my own method of taking notes outside of Coursera.

By Han W

May 21, 2023

This course demonstrates the fundamentals of Project Management systematically and clearly. I really enjoyed the structure and how this course presents itself.

By areeba N

Mar 11, 2023

good course for Bigners thanks to help people its is very help ful for any person who want to learn abot project management skills thanks to google coursera...

By Kehinde O B

Feb 27, 2023

The course materials are sequentially arranged and videos meet up with the expectation, aid the student in achieving the results in becoming a Project Manager.

By امير ط

Dec 7, 2022

انا عارف ان الشغل قليل جدا" في بعض البلاد العربية من غير تخصص اي بلاد احتراما" ل شعبها ولكن انا كنت اريد الحصول علي تلك الدورة لكي يتفتح عقلي ل العالم الخارجي

By trizah n

Oct 24, 2022

The course organisation was great and it has covered the key areas in project management foundation. The instructor was also on point with clear explanation.

By Petrina L

Oct 6, 2022

Learned so much in this course. I already did much of this in roles that I am currently in. It is nice to have a better understanding and names for all of it.