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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....

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Feb 1, 2023

I do not know why it is the best course I have ever had. Thank you, Google and Coursera, for providing such a great course. You cover many intensive and comprehensive items, particularly the speaker.

BC

Dec 27, 2021

This course is very helpful for those who want to kick start their career in project management field. It is highly interactive and covers basics of project management thoroughly. I really enjoyed it.

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By Jessica S

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May 1, 2022

I was impressed at how well organized and interesting this course was. I am excited for the next course!

By Robert T

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Apr 10, 2022

Top-notch! Great instructors, videos and reading material to learn the foundation of project management.

By Samuel F A

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Apr 2, 2022

Loved it! It was well structured and provided insight into PM along with Career paths that one can take.

By Betty I

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Mar 8, 2022

Lecturers spoke in clear, simple terms. Diagrams also made it easiier to understand processes explained.

By Isis L

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Jan 11, 2022

Curso super completo, pude aprender muchos temas y estoy emocionada por seguir con los siguientes cursos

By Meher B

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Dec 30, 2021

A very good introduction to project management. Good and interesting examples and effective assessments.

By Tatsiana S

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Dec 17, 2021

Great course, easy and understandable presentation of information, helpful reading materials. Wonderful!

By Soumen K S

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Dec 8, 2021

Excellent modulation and great real time example; which helps me to retain the learning for a long time.

By Adriel A

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Nov 25, 2021

I truly did benefit a lot form this course and I'm looking forward to completing the entire program.....

By Ifediorah G U

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Aug 22, 2021

The course is well structured and detailed. It also has the financial aid option which i benefited from.

By Mohaned A

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Aug 19, 2021

lots of knowledge that I've gained so far and I will keep my self on track all over the way till the end

By alejandra v m

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Aug 6, 2021

I am very happy , it was great, all the material, videos, information everything clear, i learned a lot.

By Deanna F

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Aug 4, 2021

Great introduction to project management. I really enjoyed this course and it inspires me to learn more.

By Sahil S

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Jun 3, 2021

Excellent course with thought provoking quiz and discussion. The time flexibility provided helped a lot.

By Tevin A

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May 9, 2021

intuitive engaging and hands on approach to impacting knowledge loved every step i took in this process.

By Jerry C

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May 8, 2021

Very good introduction into Project Management. I learned a lot from Foundations of Project Management.

By gardenia s

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Apr 15, 2021

Very informative and encouraging for anyone beginning their path towards a career in project management.

By Allison D

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Mar 30, 2021

I was so impressed by this course. I have learned so much about project management in such a short time!

By yogesh u

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Oct 31, 2024

Great course to structure your knowledge of the PM styles. Great teacher and well structured processes

By geeseang o

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Aug 13, 2024

Good to have few Project Managers sharing their experience. Will continue and finish the other courses.

By Mihir A

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Dec 7, 2023

Really well-structured and informative course. Highly recommended for beginner of Project Managements.

By Arowoshegbe A

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Nov 28, 2023

The course is well structure. It easily takes you from known to unknown. I am happy to be a participan.

By India S

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Oct 4, 2023

I found that this course gave me the inside look at what is really expected of being a project manager.

By Saroj K R

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Aug 22, 2023

eagerness on learning in this platform is another level. hope job opportunities also from this platform

By David-Leo A

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Aug 15, 2023

A five-star course. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to study this. Thanks to the instructors!