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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.

SO

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.

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By Elton C

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Sep 20, 2022

Very eye opening and Truly insightful, I am truly looking forward to the rest of it.

By Raymond G

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Sep 1, 2022

even as a professional, this helps me to remind all the basics as a project manager!

By Dmytro K

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Aug 20, 2022

Course was made awesome. Speakers, structure of course etc - everything was very nice

By Khalaf M A A

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Aug 16, 2022

It is an important kick start to be able to understand what is project management is.

By Olileanya E

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Aug 16, 2022

A VERY GOOD COURE. THE METHOD OF TEACHING IS EXCELLENT WITH GOOD MATERIALS TO READ UP

By Fernando M

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Aug 12, 2022

Excelente curso para iniciar formalmente con el proceso de acreditación. Recomendado.

By Tity A

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Jul 8, 2022

Es perfecto para organizarse y tener las metas super claras en cualquier organizacion

By Shyam S S

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May 3, 2022

Wonderful course and very informative, it helps to improve project management skills.

By Ben H

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Apr 22, 2022

Well structured, clean presentation, well managed learning curve.

Kept me coming back.

By Mariela C

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Apr 7, 2022

It was very easy to follow through and it was filled with a lot of great information!

By Pablo L

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Mar 31, 2022

Excelente curso, muy útil para la vida en general no solamente para el mundo laboral.

By barış ç

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Mar 26, 2022

Very informative and good information delivery.Especially with interactive practices.

By maría f f

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Mar 10, 2022

EL MEJOR CURSO QUE HE HECHO. Deberia estar subtitulado en Español, solo eso. Saludos!

By Mohammad F

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Feb 28, 2022

Such a great course. Easy and fun way to learn the foundations of project management.

By Heeral P

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Feb 20, 2022

I learn too many skill which will be helpful in my career. thaks google team members.

By Rasool E

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Feb 9, 2022

Wonderful practical approach to project management by Google professionals. Loved it!

By Barbara K B

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Jan 28, 2022

Great course. Learnt a lot. Thank you google. Will definitely be taking more courses.

By chris P

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Jan 18, 2022

A very well put together overview of project management and organizational structure.

By Nirmal S

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Jan 9, 2022

I found this course very help full to understand the basic of the Project Management

By Retno S

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Jan 3, 2022

Its really helping to retouch and going back to basic principal or project management

By Tsaniya N R D

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Dec 23, 2021

This course had taught me so many new things regarding the project manager position.

By David B M

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Dec 15, 2021

Impecable. La cantidad de conocimientos y herramientas que aporta es de un gran nivel

By Princewill A

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Dec 1, 2021

The course is an eye opener to several information i had no knowledge about. Great!!!

By Daniel F

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Nov 11, 2021

Muito interessante e cobre muitos aspetos básicos mas importante da gestão de projeto

By Achueth R

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Oct 27, 2021

Informative and engaging videos and methodology of facilitation. Thank you, Emilio