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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.

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!

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By Elelwani M M

Jul 24, 2021

Learning this course was made easy, everything is easy to understand. The instructor of this course is the best.

By Tomas C

Jun 18, 2021

Muy bueno! Hay mucho para aprender y este curso sienta las bases solidas para iniciar el proceso de aprendizaje.

By Shouneez V R

Jun 4, 2021

loved the practical examples of how Each project manager started ther PM journeys, it inspires me to do the same

By Thanos M

Apr 14, 2021

Great course. Teaching you the basics. Looking forward to enrolling to the second course of Googles certificate.

By Moisés C B

Mar 15, 2021

Easy to read, materials and videos presented are related to many work areas and industries, totally recommended.

By webphil

Mar 20, 2025

this course is full of information. The tests really help you gauge your knowledge level of the subject matter.

By Mohamed T

Jan 28, 2025

The topics are perfectly sized with a detailed explanation to understand the fundamentals of project management

By Briana E

Jan 17, 2025

Loved this course, easy to digest and assimilate. Most especially, I loved the guide who made the learning fun.

By Pooja D

Nov 17, 2024

It is very helpful in the job or study material in project management. I loved it. It is very nicely explained.

By La P F

Nov 9, 2024

Me ayudó a reforzar mis conocimientos, estoy en búsqueda de completar todos los cursos de Gestión de proyectos.

By Kecskeméti A

Oct 28, 2024

I needed at least 30 hours of English language courses to be eligible for the final exam. This was one of them.

By Amethyst L

Sep 25, 2024

The instructor is very passionate and easy to understand making the course hard not to complete in one settings

By 2023-25 A M

Aug 30, 2024

The course was well structured and had very informational points which has improved my knowledge and skill base

By Paras

Aug 22, 2024

clearing all my doubts and helping me to build my skills to give a kickstart to my career in project management

By Syed N M G

Aug 14, 2024

Exceptionally good to enhance the skill set and develop foundational knowledge and skill on Project Management.

By Daniel G M P

Jun 19, 2024

Es muy interactivo, tiene buenos ejemplos, esta explicado de una forma muy entendible y vale muchisimo la pena.

By Thabo M

Jun 10, 2024

The course is incredibly well structured, with great engaging content, and fun presenters. I really enjoyed it.

By Marta J

Feb 20, 2024

Solid introduction to project management! Loved the practical aspect of including job search content there too.

By Luis M R D

Feb 3, 2024

Course is very easy to follow and understand and the exercises are very clear and give you the guidance needed.

By sheikh a

Dec 20, 2023

Excellent and exciting, The door Coursera and Google opened is simply great! Seeing myself in progressing boat.

By lineo k

Oct 12, 2023

Great teachings, very valuable and helpful. Not only in the professional way, but teaches a lot about life too.

By Kaija D

Aug 20, 2023

The overview of project management is amazingly clear and essential to all aspiring project managers out there.

By Lorvico T J

Aug 14, 2023

Great course outline and nice learning material for persons without experience and with experience like myself.

By LaWonda W

May 24, 2023

This course was very easy to follow. It's a great start to PM and I look forward to the next phase of learning!

By Ziya E G

Apr 10, 2023

A course which you can learn the foundations of project management with a great contribution of Google workers.