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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

JM

Jun 21, 2021

This is so amazing and I am extremely happy and thankful to you all for blessing me with this great opportunity I have learned so much and can't wait to be a future project manager one day at google

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 Nicole N

Apr 27, 2021

Very good course! Great presenters and in-depth (but not too much!) information to get us started. I highly recommend this course (and have) to anyone looking for this Certification.

By Mohamed O S

Apr 6, 2021

This course extremely essential for any junior project manger to gain better insights and understanding on the foundation project mgt. The content and facilitators are super awesome!

By Archielito E

Feb 6, 2025

The Foundations of Project Management course (such as the one offered in the Google Project Management Certification) is a solid starting point for anyone new to project management.

By Adriana M S M

Jun 1, 2024

Lo que si recomiendo es en la traducción en español, aveces no se entendia la pregunta. Y en algunas actividad no aparecia la traducción en español. Como opinión! El resto excelente

By Hiram M

Apr 10, 2024

This a graet option if you are looking to get a head start on the PM world, I have been doing PM in the construction field for 10+ years and still learn new things from this course.

By Jen P

Apr 8, 2024

Very useful information. A lot of it aligns with information that aligns with PMI prep courses. Love being able to take it at my own pace and accelerate my learning & career growth.

By Lukman H

Nov 6, 2023

Great course, with strong material and good visualization, an interactive quiz, and an excellent instructor. I highlighted some points that I discovered prior to taking this course.

By Azhar R

Nov 5, 2023

Very good and comprehensive foundations course of project management! Don't worry if you are new in this field, it covers all aspects needed for you to learn more. Very recommended!

By Ned B

Aug 30, 2023

I have a career in marketing and this material helps me in my explanation of projects that I executed as a Portfolio Manager and should help on my resume and interviews. THANK YOU!!

By Cláudia T C

May 30, 2023

It was a great course. It gave me a clear picture of what the project manager job is and I could demystify my preconceptions of the position. The content of the course is very good.

By Elgin P

Apr 26, 2023

The course was insightful and helpful now that I am looking to move up in project foundations and work. It was strongly recommended to me by a senior director and has been an asset.

By Abdul S

Apr 20, 2023

The best course to start your career as a project manager. I learned a lot of skills in this course including project management, organization culture, organization structure, etc..

By ह्रदय

Sep 16, 2022

Great Course.

Can really help you undertstand the basics very well. Regards to the whole team at Google who designed this course, was a delightful and a great learning experience.

By Amara E

Sep 5, 2022

this course is super amazing i never knew i have been project managing all along and doing multiple task at the same time. However i have gain more skills to face daily challenges.

By Bavani M

Jul 20, 2022

I am restarting my career after 8 year long break.This course is very informative and gives the right perspective required to the corporate point of view for the project management.

By Johnathan Z

May 22, 2022

An amazing course in laying the foundation for beginners interested in Project Management. Provides basic understanding, doesn't overwhelm you and keeps you motivated to learn more.

By Pep C

May 15, 2022

Excellent course to learn about organizational structures. How the organizational structure impacts project management outcomes, as well us improving products and reducing waste.

By Mahmoud S

Feb 20, 2022

It's a great course. It helps you getting a better understanding of what prject management is and how to make good use of it. The course content is awesome. I strongly recommend it.

By Mohamed D

Jan 15, 2022

Very good introductory on Project Management. Key concepts are covered at the high level giving you a good segway to other courses such as iniating a project or executing a project

By Luca M

Jan 4, 2022

Top teachers and top contents. Course is totally flexible and can be easily tailored in terms of time management and individual learning capabilities. Absolutely Great! Thanks guys!

By arif

Sep 3, 2021

This course is so helpful for me to understand the basics of the PM roles. The explanation is also easy to understand. Thank you google and Coursera for providing this great course.

By Pagidi M Y K

Feb 8, 2025

The course has is comprised by very good blend with theoretical aspects and practical. The sessions are very interesting and helped me to understand the basics in very simpler way.

By Badetife B

Feb 12, 2024

This course is very good. As a beginner, I learned a lot of foundational project management principles. It also provided me with tips on how to apply for jobs in a new career path.

By Ferdi F

Aug 10, 2023

Very interesting, how the Google team manages the projects, introduce structure & culture, change management, and the basic of PMO. Everything is explained in a very simple method.

By Neetu N

Jul 25, 2023

This course was a great window into what PM s all about. It helped introduce topics without overwhelming the student. I found that the content was relatable and was easy to digest.