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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

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.

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 loveneet s

May 28, 2021

A very structured course, gives the initial understanding of Project Management and the Job requirements for the Role of Project Manager

By Mohammed S

May 5, 2021

A very very beautiful course and I recommend it, including the many benefits in managing time and budget to achieve the required project

By Joshua M M

Apr 26, 2021

What a great course! Very recommended for a newbie in the Project Management area. This will be a refreshment for a senior in this area.

By Pongsapak K

Mar 30, 2021

Very nice course. This course gave me a overall picture of the project management which made more excited to learn more about this role.

By Olivia L 小

Mar 26, 2021

Very interactive and easy-to-understand course material! I love the readings and case studies which help to reinforce the video content.

By Adrian P

Mar 23, 2021

Very happy with this, it provided valuable insight and a solid foundation for understanding key concepts and roles in Project Management

By Damaris C

Apr 14, 2025

It has helped me further understand the responsiblities of being a project coordinator and be able to take in some terminology as well!

By Muhammad A Q

Jan 27, 2025

Absolutely amazing. It teaches you the fundamentals and foundations of Project Management to the utmost basic level. I would recommend!

By Deepalaxmi A

Oct 20, 2024

Excellent combination of videos and reading materials with Quiz. Very interesting exciting knowledgeable notional interactive sessions.

By María T B

Sep 27, 2024

Muy buena introducción a la gerencia de proyectos. Abarcando desde el inicio la importancia de la organización y cultura de la empresa.

By Deanne M W

Feb 23, 2024

Loving all of this training. Many of these functions I already have experience in, but this will get me to the next level in my career.

By Josiah Z

Jan 27, 2024

I am greatly enjoying my current work in project management and I am looking forward to a rewarding career in this field in the future.

By Fahad R M

Oct 22, 2023

Great basics and insights to share with people who ware interested in learning and want to purse career in project management domain !!

By Monteasiea T

Sep 28, 2023

There was a lot of information covered in the Foundation of Project Management, but I really enjoyed learning about project management.

By Emmanuel C S

Sep 19, 2023

Great course and user-friendly interface. All content was well-developed with clear examples of real-life scenarios. Excellent overall!

By Nikki S

Sep 11, 2023

Great introduction to PM. I loved the different teaching styles and how they prepared you for the assessment using real-world examples.

By Brianna B

Jun 2, 2023

Very easy to navigate and the lessons are very well written. The videos are great for audio learners who also like visual aids as well.

By Katharine P

May 24, 2023

This was a comprehensive introduction to project management. I have a strong foundation to carry on with my project management studies.

By Jason A

Mar 10, 2023

Great program! I learned more about PM in this course than I did in a lot of my management classes in school. Great foundational class!

By Courtney K

Jan 19, 2023

It was engaging! I like the mix of videos and reading. Also liked the discussion prompts mixed in. I like the middle of video quizzes.

By MsMn M

Nov 14, 2022

Designed for future PM and PMO roles . Apt for students in the management stream and working professionals who wish to switch to PM JD.

By Raj K

Oct 23, 2022

The absolutely awesome course gave a clear understanding of the life of project management, its roles, responsibilities, and skill set.

By Muhammad F

Sep 8, 2022

A good way to understand the basic of project managment alongwith current pratices and glossary used worldwide in various organziation.

By Oksana S

Jun 29, 2022

It was an informative course even if you work in the sphere or know the processes f project management. It systematizes your knowledge.

By Jose G

May 31, 2022

This course lays the groundwork for Project Management in a very simple and articulate way. I can’t wait to complete the other courses.