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About the Course

This course is the first in a series of six to equip you with the skills you need to apply to introductory-level roles in project management. 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. Throughout the program, you’ll learn from current Google project managers, who can provide you with a multi-dimensional educational experience that will help you build your skills for on-the-job application. 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

JK

Oct 5, 2021

Very informative and thorough! I've finished this course with so much knowledge that can be applied to the workforce. Everything is laid out in easy to follow and efficient steps. Couldn't be happier!

LD

Aug 11, 2021

I loved this course. It was so informative. I took a lot of notes and hope to implement everything I've learned in real-life instances. I look forward to advancing professionally as a project manager.

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By Josue A O C

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Aug 8, 2022

Really helps motivate one into the thought of being able to get into the project management field. Shows you that you may already have some fundimentals.

By David B

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Mar 29, 2022

Well done and excellently cast, It felt involved fun and engaging. The course was well done and I felt as though I was able to move along at a good pace.

By Aihua Y

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Jan 3, 2022

This course is very organized, informative and productive. I believe it will improve my professional knowledge and skills in the project management field.

By Lisa D

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Aug 28, 2021

I really liked this course. The video and reading helped to remember each lesson. It also helped me remember experiences that I can relate in each lesson.

By Veronique M

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Aug 24, 2021

Amazing course, it has helped me to know which project management skills I need to hone and become an expert in. Very well packaged module. Thanks google.

By Karen O

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Aug 3, 2021

Es un curso muy completo, te muestra cada detalle y da ejemplos de casos reales. El uso que le podemos dar, es estructurado y muy semejante a la realidad.

By deni f

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Jul 20, 2021

Great starter for the newbie project manager. Segments are appropriately sized, terms and concepts clearly defined, and presentation is lively and varied.

By Rakesh D

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May 27, 2021

I loved the way the content was presented. It was nice and easy and very involving. Looking forward to further courses on the topic of Project Management.

By Frank R

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Apr 30, 2021

Great intro to project management, even for someone who has some experience at it already. Emilio the presenter was very good and the course was engaging.

By Ariana B

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Apr 7, 2021

I like the mixed media it helped me stay intrigued. Great information and I like how they tied it to opportunities this cert will make you marketable for.

By luisa v

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Feb 1, 2024

I really enjoyed this course because every part of it was necessary, well explained, and with real life examples that provide more support. Thanks a lot!

By Zviad D

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Dec 6, 2023

The training structure is exciting and understandable: videos, readings, and especially the experience of real Google managers are inspiring and helpful.

By Panos P

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Oct 3, 2023

what an amazing course! Really I have learned many interestig things about the project management. By sure I will adopt many of these in my new position.

By Jessica M

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Sep 12, 2023

Great course with different methods of learning the material, sometimes the videos are abit long so its great having exercises and reading material too.

By Jayla B

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Jul 5, 2023

Such an easy-to-understand course! I feel like I really retained a lot and thoroughly benefited especially because it catered to various learning styles.

By Nisa A L

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May 24, 2023

I really learned something new about project management that I had even had a hard time understanding before, and GOOGLE has made it easier to understand

By Syed U H

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May 17, 2023

It's a great course for every stage of person. I personally recommend this course as it provides me with the valuable knowledge that is industry standard

By yogesh B

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May 5, 2023

Excellent Overview of Project Management All Initial phase was very well described

Every training have a questions which makes our understanding better.

By swati s

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Dec 28, 2022

Amazing content and explanation. Helpful assessment to check our knowledge. Very happy that I got an opportunity to learn from these mentors. Grateful :)

By Nurnadia Z

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Sep 14, 2022

The way the course been deliver is entertaining for me. The video, experience sharing and the interactive quizzes, ease the learning session.

Thank you.

By Renee A

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Aug 27, 2022

I enjoyed the course and plan to take the other 5 courses. I feel more confident in my capabilities and hope to begin my new career as a project manager.

By Krishna G A

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Aug 4, 2022

Great course for newbies and evey detialed knowledge about project management. Excellent guidance from google project managers and the course instructor.

By Paavani J

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May 5, 2022

Very detailed not just directly related to the subject but also with external influencing factors that are involved in management skills per organization

By muhammad t n

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Mar 31, 2022

I like this course for my career but I also learned skills for my personal life to solve matters, I am highly thankful to Google for having this Program.

By Viviana S

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Mar 24, 2022

I have been able to see and utilize tools in my current job to make me more marketable and self assured as well as understanding stepping into this role.