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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!

MR

Nov 27, 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 Ryan A

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Jul 24, 2023

I found the course to be extremely intuitive and the information was digestible and paced well. At no point did I feel overwhelmed or things were moving too quickly. I am excited to continue with course 2.

By Kenneth K

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Jun 24, 2023

I was really impressed with the course content and the mode of delivery. It was challenging but not impossible and I'd recommend this Certificate to anyone with a goal of venturing into Project Management.

By Mercy A

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Feb 7, 2023

This course was an eye opener for me and has exposed me to the rudiments of Project Management. I am so glad i kicked started this course and I am able to complete course one hoping to commence course two.

By Jade W

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Sep 20, 2022

A really excellent broad look at Project Management and the main components that make it up. This course gave a great but concise overview of what it takes to be an effective Project Manager in any field.

By Airad M

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Oct 13, 2021

I am so glade to have chosen this certificate. It is so entertaining and so fun. It really hard to stay motivated when doing online courses. However, this certificate keeps the content fun and interactive.

By S A

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Jul 25, 2021

I am very satisfied with this great experience, a really great online training. I have completed the first course and i am motivated to complete the next five courses, thank you coursera, thank you google.

By Den G

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Jul 7, 2021

This course was very Interactive. And, with recaps it made me remember the concepts.

The guest speakers were top notch.

I really enjoyed this course and learned many new things without feeling overwhelmed.

By Shreyas K

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Jul 5, 2021

The basics are explained in a simple way, and most of them can be directly applied to your profession. This course sets a good foundation for the other courses in the Project Management certificate series.

By A L

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Jul 3, 2021

It is well structured and organized. The mix of video, reading and quizzes was proportionate. The presentation was professional and upbeat. It was very well planned and executed for an introductory course.

By Qiaoyu W

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Jun 27, 2021

It’s introductory but very informative and I learnt a lot from this course. It’s very useful for someone who wants to get a sense of project management and wants to dive deeper in this area in the future.

By Amadi O C

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Jun 3, 2023

This course has improved my skill in PM. I really appreciate Google for putting up this course and Coursera for giving us this platform to learn. Fantastic way to start a new career in Project Management.

By Parmeshwar N

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Feb 8, 2023

This is a wonderful course , involves readings, videos and quiz related to project managment.

I could really corelate my current skills with project management skills after taking this course.

Thanks a lot!

By SAMSON E

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Jan 4, 2023

This was a nice course that gave me an eye opener to project management. I was able to have a greenlight on project management basics that motivated me to proceed to google project management full course.

By James G

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Dec 28, 2022

Very well laid out course. The instructor was awesome, energetic, and was able to keep my attention. This built a nice foundation of what project management is and I am excited to get started on Module 2!

By Roshon w

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Oct 27, 2022

Surprised at how often I have already used Project Management Skills in everyday life as well as the workplace. I'm excited to implement the skills and information I am learning here to my own business.

By Janet C

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Feb 24, 2022

I have taken PM courses before and found them to be bogged down in well, dogma like terms and practices. I find this more matter of fact and more organic course less intimidating and easier to comprehend.

By Chernova U M

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Jan 22, 2022

It was a really exciting journey into the world of project management! Here you can learn about necessary skills, tools and frameworks that should be applied to the project management .Highly recommended!

By Olla S E

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Nov 17, 2021

The trainer is fantastic, the way he presents the information is very smooth, his language is very clear and he is also cheerful, the course is very informative for beginners. The experience was enjoyable

By Nidhi V

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Jul 16, 2021

The best course for project management I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the management procedure involved in a project. Feel very blessed to have the opportunity to enroll for such an amazing project.

By Ge

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Jun 15, 2021

Great itroduction to project managment. The this course you will learn about different organizational structures, management types, what PM does in his work. Overall basic understanding of PM activities.

By Shamillia R

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May 6, 2021

Very informative and encouraging. The enthusiasm of the presenters provides much needed motivation. The content is easy to digest and provides knowledge in such a way that it is simple to apply as needed.

By Yendrie Z

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Apr 15, 2021

Truly enjoyed this course! The approach of the facilitators and the different methodologies used to present information have been very useful and aligned to my learning style. Looking forward to course 2!

By Udaydeep S

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Jul 11, 2023

Great Insights of project management. Learned a lot in the Modules,all the sections are interactive and designed interestingly so that it is very easy to understand and learn new concepts , methodology.

By Ahsan • A

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Jun 25, 2023

A very brief and well explained course for a learner to understand basics of project management. I felt myself motivated throughout the course and say thanks to Google for providing us with great course.

By eddy o

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May 10, 2023

This course is loaded with standard industry procedures and methodology to be a successful program manager , the foundation course is interesting and makes learning fun , while building a new career .