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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

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.

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

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By Prasanth U

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Jul 5, 2021

Nice course to understand the Terminology & Foundations for the Project Management

By Rahul S

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May 30, 2021

Extremely informative, perfectly executed. Had a lot of fun. Gained great insights.

By Liuba B

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Apr 16, 2021

Very informative course so far. Sets out a solid foundation for project management.

By Chandaria R

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Mar 30, 2021

Thank you for all the tips and reminders on how to be an effective project manager.

By Victor Z H

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Mar 24, 2021

Muy bueno. Tanto si se es nuevo o se tiene experiencia en la Dirección de Proyectos

By Syed M H J

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Mar 22, 2021

Like drinking from a firehose! The course is well organzied and easy to understand.

By Felipe M

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Feb 24, 2025

Very interesting for persons interest to find a job in the project management area

By vishal s

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Feb 18, 2025

very knowledgeable and in a simple language so that a beginner can also understand

By Grazielle C

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Jan 22, 2025

Esse curso foi bem desenvolvido e as explicações foram muito boas e fundamentadas.

By Prescilla D G S

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Oct 21, 2024

This was a great way to start towards this certification. I am enjoying it so far.

By Jesus D P E

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Jun 13, 2024

Excellent course that gives you all the basics to be an excellent project manager.

By Richard R

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Jun 5, 2024

Outstanding information. I wish I would have started this program a few years ago.

By Jeff F

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Feb 18, 2024

Excellent resource for anyone exploring or just starting out in Project Management

By Liaqat N

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Jan 30, 2024

The course content was exceptional and the way of delivering was wonderful. Thanks

By Jenny K

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Sep 7, 2023

Platform was great and easy to work, and I learned a lot, just in the first course

By Wes I

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Aug 22, 2023

A great start to build on your expertise in managing projects at any organization.

By Shahbaz A A

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Aug 17, 2023

Course is very knowledgeable, instructor is amazing, i am in love with this course

By Silvia G

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Aug 17, 2023

Very insightful course with detailed information, and a student-friendly approach.

By Abdulrahman

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Aug 5, 2023

such a wonderful course and the material are just

so good and smooth to understand

By Andrew C

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Jul 13, 2023

Very Insightful course, Definitely a must have to mid careers associates & mangers

By vaishali b

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Jul 2, 2023

I really enjoyed the narration by the instructor. His explanation was really good.

By Sadam h

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Jun 15, 2023

Good and easy to learn the way lecturers structured the course which is fantastic.

By Matthew H

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Jun 8, 2023

A lot of great information that will help anyone successful in project management.

By Tochukwu O

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May 24, 2023

The instructors were very relatable and made the concepts ultra easy to assimilate

By Tessa A

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May 13, 2023

This is a great bird's eye view of project management. Very fun and lighthearted!