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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

SC

Jul 4, 2021

I'm learning a LOT, and you don't have to take it quite as slowly as they suggest. But, it's nice that there's a manageable pace set out for you. Instructor and guests were great--relatable and clear.

SH

Jun 12, 2021

Very well put together and interactive, I love the team incorporated pop up questions in the videos this really helped with the learning process. I'm also impressed at how accurate the transcript it.

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By Mariia T

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Feb 16, 2022

Great course to begin with learning PM. Totally recommended!

By Rafael A C V

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Feb 13, 2022

wonderful! I really appreciate coursera provides this course

By Vidhi S S

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Feb 10, 2022

it was short and crisp about project management fundamentals

By Sriram

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Jan 27, 2022

Very helpful to learn the fundamental of Project Management.

By J K

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Jan 17, 2022

The course is very good. The content is very easy to follow.

By weidy p

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Jan 8, 2022

Easy to understand and I really apreciate for the knowledge.

By Azmat U

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Dec 28, 2021

A very helpful material and approach followed by Instructors

By Joy J

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Dec 19, 2021

This really gave me an overall insight of project management

By Hetti A D T N

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Nov 21, 2021

This is great and perfectly organized course for beginners .

By Lisa C

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Nov 12, 2021

amazing! Highly recommend, great sef paced and challenging.

By Tazeia W

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Nov 11, 2021

I absolutly loved learning about the different methodologies

By Abhijit P

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Oct 12, 2021

Excellent course, explained very neatly to understand topic.

By Aditya A

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Sep 29, 2021

Good foundation course which covers the basic terminologies.

By Bahadur A K

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Sep 24, 2021

outstanding and excellent course contents. Superb instructor

By Majok D K

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Sep 21, 2021

very educative and engaging. i like the videos and readings.

By Aruna P

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Aug 21, 2021

Detailed, engaging and effective. Couldn't stop learning it.

By Rudy H G

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Aug 1, 2021

Excellent overview of the foundations of project management.

By Joseph J J

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Jul 22, 2021

It is great course, good material and excellent instructors

By Nur F N b A K

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Jul 14, 2021

easy to understand and can be adapt in real life experiance

By Samantha B

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Jun 24, 2021

Informative, to the point and completely worth every minute.

By Enya C

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May 31, 2021

Great way to embark the journey pursuing project management!

By Abraham V C

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May 4, 2021

Very user friendly. Felt supported in every step of the way.

By Edgar G C

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Apr 26, 2021

Excelent way to understand the basics of project management.

By Harsha V B

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Apr 21, 2021

very important course on foundations for Project management.

By Amanda B d S

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Feb 27, 2025

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