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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

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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.

RC

Dec 21, 2022

This course 1 is so clear that I can even apply it to my daily routine! I want to explore more about Project Management. Thank you, Google: Coursera for making this happen to those who lack knowledge.

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By Natalia A S S

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Apr 25, 2023

I learned new things and also, also push me to reflect a lot on my abilities, and that's was helpful.

By Sankalp J

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Apr 24, 2023

Brilliantly planned and extremely well-paced. A good introduction to the world of project management.

By Bernard A

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Mar 27, 2023

Its a really great course and very though. I learnt more than I expected in this foundational course.

By Miguel G

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Mar 18, 2023

Very good content and very well explained even for me who had not had much contact with this topic .

By Aleksashkina N A

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Feb 9, 2023

I really liked the course. Many new things are yet to be explored. Thank you very much for your work!

By Cole P P

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Feb 6, 2023

It was fun and interactive. Dovetailed with PMI's module, and this helped me cope up with the topics.

By Finesse W

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Feb 6, 2023

The course is great it gave me definitions to tools i been using in business for the last five years.

By Anastasia M

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Dec 6, 2022

It is overall view about project management, with interesting examples, fun and knowledgable remarks.

By David O

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Nov 17, 2022

Going through the foundation course, I feel like am now an aspiring project manager mixed with my CPA

By S P

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Nov 16, 2022

This course was fun and very informative in learning

about things I have been doing on a daily basis.

By Chante G

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Oct 25, 2022

Absolutely insightful. I was able to apply it to my current role as a Production Manager. Thank you!

By L S

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Oct 13, 2022

Such a motivating start, from the ground up, you gain insight on the landscape of project managment.

By Mohammed S

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Oct 7, 2022

I learned a ton of new, useful and awesome things that i can implement in my work and personal life.

By Lilit A

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Oct 1, 2022

I really liked the course because it was short and concise, so well orgnised and so clear explained!

By Ramon v R

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Sep 22, 2022

Really great course that takes away insecurities and gives you a great start into project management

By Juanita J

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Aug 21, 2022

I am loving the courses. I am taking my time to thoroughly understand every piece of this new field.

By Ankit C

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Jul 15, 2022

I am well oriented and self motivated with this course and have learned alot about management skills.

By Kali C

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Jul 8, 2022

Thank you for the details course with the real life examples this is very intresting and informative.

By Zlatomira T

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Jun 6, 2022

Thank you for this content and for all the efforts in compiling this course! :) It was really useful!

By CHO H

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Jun 1, 2022

There are many fundamental stories, so it was good because it felt like reviewing what I had learned.

By Asad A

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Jun 1, 2022

it was great learning and very positive and informative value addition in my existance knowledge bank

By Bosco h

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May 3, 2022

Great introductory course finsihed In about 3 weeks looking forward to the next one at a faster rate.

By Mousa O

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Apr 18, 2022

AMAZING , INTERACTIVE , AND WILL TRY TO PUT EVERY LITTLE IFORMATION AT YOUR DISPOSAL :D THANKS GOOGLE

By Busolami A

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Mar 25, 2022

The DWP cousera team made Project management Very practical, easy to understand and well simplified!

By Apichai S (

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Mar 21, 2022

This is a great introduction project management! The course is designed well with timely assessments.