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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

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.

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 Shubham B

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Jan 27, 2022

Extremely helpful in learning the concept of Project management.

By TORY R

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Dec 29, 2021

This course was very well put together and lots of info learned.

By Javit J A C

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Dec 28, 2021

Emilio is a great instructor, thanks for sharing your knowledge!

By Therese A B

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Dec 16, 2021

amazing full of valuable knowledges for a lifetime career change

By hazrat n

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Nov 17, 2021

Very Informative Course and presented in very interactive way...

By Aline R Z

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Sep 30, 2021

I absolutely loved this course. Thank you for all the knowledge.

By Erhan D

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Sep 22, 2021

learn many things along the way. thank you coursera and google!

By Carla S M P

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Sep 10, 2021

It's very easy to learn, and easy to adept to the rhythm of live

By Alina K

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Aug 15, 2021

Fantastic series of courses, prepared and arranged to perfection

By Quinton R A

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Aug 12, 2021

This course was easy to understand and provided helpful insight.

By lo-res f

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Jul 9, 2021

Thought it was fantastic. Well developed and insightful. Thanks!

By whitney b

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May 27, 2021

i thoroughly enjoyed the various ways they presented information

By Elizabeth c

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Apr 29, 2021

Great Curse! good speakers and the concepts were clearly explain

By Taghreed Q A

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Apr 23, 2021

Excellent instructor, and excellent presentation of information.

By muhammad i

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Feb 15, 2025

Great Course, for someone who wants to learn project management

By Aniket B

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Jan 26, 2025

Course provided good konwledge and covered all topics required.

By Nada A A

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Nov 19, 2024

amazing course it takes you gradually to the project management

By Rudraksh T

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Oct 24, 2024

Great course for a person beginning to learn project management

By Mobina C

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Oct 1, 2024

well defined, easy language and very to the point good material

By Jied S

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Aug 25, 2024

Excellent course. Learnt a lot and I would highly recommend it.

By Bo M

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Jul 22, 2024

Fun and easy to learn. I was hooked until I finished the course

By rajneesh k

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Jul 5, 2024

Very good for beginners and concepts are explained very clearly

By Shana B

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Jun 19, 2024

This course was a fantastic introduction to Project Management.

By leonard m

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Jun 7, 2024

Quite informative and well-paced learning and good instructors.

By Moe W

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Mar 26, 2024

Very informative and it also supplied plenty of detailed notes.