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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

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

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 Ilia G

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Nov 23, 2022

A good start is you need some basics. If you have already some knowledge, the whole course will take just several hours.

By Agnese L

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Nov 13, 2022

I liked the questions in between videos and the possibility to do the tests several times if I didn't pass with 1st time

By Dior R

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Oct 19, 2022

Great, easy to digest content! Highly recommend to anyone wanting to explore the world of Project/Programme Management.

By Chidiebere O

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Oct 15, 2022

i really enjoyed understanding the foundations of project management, i look forward to what other courses hold for me.

By Svitlana M

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Oct 14, 2022

I really like the cource and came to the idea that ful scope is manadatory for each project manager to pass with google

By Laiba a

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Sep 30, 2022

This course is amazing. .loved every bit of it and learned a lot at the same time.

Definiately recommended to everyone.

By Andrea M

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Sep 22, 2022

More complete than I would have expected. A lot of useful resources and very short but concise videos. So far, so good.

By anny b

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Sep 12, 2022

The course was apt on project management fundamentals. I'm greatly enriched. Thanks to Coursera and the Google PM team.

By Aswin B

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Jun 27, 2022

An eye opener on the Project/Program Management moniker. This chapter is a must for ones who want to start from scratch.

By Xialu Y

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May 16, 2022

Very informative and interesting course, easy to follow the designed course structure and nice assessment administrated.

By John H

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May 10, 2022

This was very informative and straight to the point. I loved it and will recommend it to others who want to become a PM.

By Muhammad M U

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Mar 28, 2022

It was a great beginning to understand the core detailes of Project Management with helpful exercises and quick quizzez.

By Kesha ( M

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Mar 22, 2022

This course was great, very informative I learned a lot and I am looking forward to learning more in the next 5 courses.

By Neha K

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Mar 19, 2022

This is perfect course for placing foundation in Project Management.I would like to thank you for giving me this course.

By Joseph M

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Mar 9, 2022

I found the lessons were extremely practical and those surprise tests got me to concentrate even more during the course.

By Stella O

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Feb 14, 2022

it was a very worthwhile period of learning especially the fact that the tutors related examples to real life scenarios

By Cynthia W

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Jan 27, 2022

Excellent presentations and readings. Very interesting course and I am excited for the next one in this specialization.

By Itunnu B

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Dec 30, 2021

It is a very good course especially if you are new to Project Management. it is so insightful. I enjoyed every bit of it

By Marvela V R

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Dec 12, 2021

It is really helpful especially for those who have minimum knowledge about Project Management role and responsibilities.

By Carlo S

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Aug 26, 2021

Excellent course. They teach you everything you need to know to understand what's project management and what to expect.

By Anchal P

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Aug 16, 2021

That was the most amazing experience I ever had,it provided me a ton of knnowledge ,specially the way Emilio Sir taught

By Anthea L

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Aug 11, 2021

A great refresher course in the foundations of Project Management. Will go ahead and take the more advanced courses now.

By Abdulwasiu J

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Jul 10, 2021

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By Sharad S

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Jul 7, 2021

Exceptionally explained the basic concepts of project management, organization structure and culture, change management.

By Sahil K

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Jul 7, 2021

What an amazing course. I learnt so much. Emilio is a great guide and he teaches well. Looking forward to learning more.