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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

SC

Jul 4, 2021

I'm learning a LOT, and you don't have to take it quite as slowly as they suggest. But, it's nice that there's a manageable pace set out for you. Instructor and guests were great--relatable and clear.

NE

Apr 10, 2022

Wow, I did not expect that it will be so much fun to work on this course. It gives a lot of good information. This course must be taken by anybody who is not familiar with project management methods.

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By chukwuneke a

Jan 20, 2023

This course is really great! The lecture videos were straight to the point and easy to learn. If his was my only motivation to get on Project management, it sure did a great job to make me really interested

By Gabor H

Oct 28, 2022

Very informative course with lots of video which will be remain memorable through the upcoming months. Many role were discovered through the course which helped to understand the wide range of PM as a role.

By Kateryna P

Sep 27, 2022

I love this course so much.I was very informative, I like the speakers, the style of education, the structure. The quizzes were great, not easy and not difficult. I am going to continue this course. Thanks!

By Mitsos C

Sep 18, 2022

I love the different ways of learning and believe it should be implemented even more it's relaxing and interesting .

Very well made obviously it's a begginers course as it says and i think it;s a great start.

By Anton H

Aug 31, 2022

Good theory foundation of project management! It gave me clear vision and understanding of a job position as a project manager. I've really appreciated possibility to listen to Project Managers from Google!

By Osman o m (

Aug 10, 2022

Osman Olow is a business administration expert, With over 13 years of experience across Wall Street, now helps service-based businesses. Its fantastic and easy learning for this program any where you are.

By Corissa B

Aug 9, 2022

I love this course! I'll definitely continue to reference it during my progress in the Project Management course. Great content, excellent explanations, and thorough descriptions that are easy to understand!

By Тадевосян А Е

Jul 25, 2022

This course is very usefull. I had no a big idea about the job of Project Manager. I could learn and understand all I need for this proffesion from 0. Thanks a lot. Looking forward to study the next courses.

By Jennifer B

Jul 24, 2022

I think the courses are well thought out, and taught in managable chunks. The presenters are very good, and I like hearing the stories and experiences of other PMs and how their individual career paths look.

By Farzana M

Jul 14, 2022

There is a lot of new knowlegde I learnt in addition to knowing how I can use my exisiting skills and qualities to project management. The course is broken down into small bite -size digestible information.

By Emine A

Apr 16, 2022

I have completed this course. That was amazing. I have learned many things. Videos and readings were prepared smart and understandable for us, very briefly. I would like to thank you Google team. Well done:)

By Vibudhendran T

Nov 21, 2021

Very crisp and clear explanations. Excellent course for beginners to understand project management. The essence of project management is covered in short videos. Videos are short and interesting. Thank you.

By Henri E T

Aug 15, 2021

A very good course especially for people who just jump into the project management world. I learned a lot throughout the course and had a lot of skills can implement and tryout in my project management tasks

By Zandile N

Feb 5, 2025

The information on the role of being a project manager is clearly articulated in this course which makes it easy to understand and see yourself in the role. I have learned a lot and Keep Up the Good Work!!!

By Amanda E

Jun 22, 2024

I honestly truly feel these courses are so informative. They make me reflect on my real life experiences, while instilling me with knowledge that is useful and necessary for this life long skillset/ career.

By Heather F

Feb 2, 2024

As someone who is not new to many skills of a project manager, but is new to the project manager world, this course was very detailed and helpful. It is well-paced and perfect for someone new to this space.

By Mashonda J

Nov 12, 2023

This was a very comprehensive introduction to the basics of Project Management. It provided a look at the career opportunities available in Project Management; as well as the skills needed for the position.

By Amber H

Oct 26, 2023

Great introduction covering the different project management methods, organisational structure, and career advancement tips and tricks along with a lot of other knowledge that is digestible and approachable

By Luiza B

Oct 24, 2023

I really enjoyed the structure of the course and how easy it was to navigate these first chapters. I also enjoyed that the chapters were short, but contained relevant information without being overwhelming.

By purvam B

May 17, 2023

Throughout the course, I enjoyed myself spending time by learning new things and recalling few things that I learned in my college, I highly recommend to whosoever want to make career in Project management.

By Mayank D

Feb 15, 2023

This course helped me to add more skills to my resume and helped in diffrent ways and that will help me diffrent ways thank you for the aid only because of that i could complete this course on this platform

By David T

Jan 6, 2023

This was a really well thought out study of the fundamentals of Project Management. I received a good understanding of what the roles are and how the PM functions with in different business structures.

-Dave

By Muhammad M

Sep 6, 2022

I recommend this course to everyone. The instructor here is so amazing. It felt like I am attending an online class or intern program conducted by google. Thank you coursera and Google for the opportunity.

By Amit G

Aug 10, 2022

This course is extremely well structured and lays out a great foundation on project management to aspiring PMS'. The modules create coherence and one can easily understand and retain each concept with ease.

By Shehabeldeen S

Jul 31, 2022

Extermely wonderful course. I admire the simplicity of the conent along with its importance. I really enjoyed the every video and every quiz in the course. Thanks Google for providing such splendid courses.