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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.

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.

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By Elli E B

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Aug 14, 2021

One of my best online study experience so far.

Thanks for this Google

By anvesh k

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Aug 9, 2021

tx google to gave me this opportunity to learn the management skill

By JESSICA H

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Aug 7, 2021

I learned a lot in this course. I loved the fact that is self paced.

By CULEA D

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Aug 6, 2021

Excellent course!!! Recomended for everyone, even for those SENIOR!

By ESTEBAN S C

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Aug 1, 2021

This is awesome. It's amazing how much you can learn in this course!

By Muhammad A K

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Jul 29, 2021

An amazing course that was full of surprises and adequate knowledge!

By MARIA C

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Jun 28, 2021

it is an amazing program and i have learnt so much so far! thank you

By Richard H

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Apr 22, 2021

A well thought out and presented introduction to project management!

By Merab D

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Apr 15, 2021

Amazing course!

Very interesting and informative!

Highly recommend it!

By Khaleel M R

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Apr 14, 2021

Good fundamental covered on this session including basic foundation.

By ELENA G

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Apr 9, 2021

Great content! The course outlines all aspects of project management

By Justin D

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Mar 31, 2021

Great intro to project management, will definitely finish the course

By Ginger A

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Mar 30, 2021

Great review of waterfall, and new ideas and insights on Agile/Scrum

By J S

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Mar 24, 2021

Great course! Great instructors especially my guide. He was great!

By Mubarek H

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Mar 23, 2021

Very well organized and succinct introduction to project management.

By Alvarado

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Feb 4, 2025

un curso bastante practico y ligero de seguir, bastante recomendado

By Balland A

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Jan 27, 2025

Ce fut un vrai plaisir de suivre cette formation forte intéressante

By Georges-Edouard B

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Sep 20, 2024

Breaks down project management in very easy to understand concepts!

By Renee B

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Sep 5, 2024

Amazing course! Super helpful and knowledge. I am learning so much!

By Mahmoud M M M

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Aug 22, 2024

Course explanation by easy way for understanding and clear examples

By Shane P

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Aug 17, 2024

Very interesting course packed with great knowledge and information

By tirsa c

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Jul 10, 2024

muy buenos elementos, actualizados, herramientas dinámicas y útiles

By Nic3s 9

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Jun 26, 2024

Open my eye, to the details or background of project successfulness

By Lena O

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Apr 3, 2024

Fantastic course to enroll in! Incredibly thorough and instructive.