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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 26, 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.

NE

Apr 9, 2022

Wow, I did not expect that it will be so much fun to work on this course. It gives a lot of good information. This course must be taken by anybody who is not familiar with project management methods.

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By Alejandro K

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Jun 16, 2021

This course provides wonderfull insights about PM, I totally recomend this course to begginers.

By Lucy R

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Jun 1, 2021

Really engaging. The course grounded learnings about project management in real world examples.

By Jesus M A C

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Apr 19, 2021

Very clearly organized and explained with adequate language and examples. Great teacher! Thanks

By Christopher H

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Apr 16, 2021

Absolutely loving this course so far and how well constructed and informative it is. Brilliant!

By Alexandra M

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Mar 19, 2021

Thorough, informative, and accessible. Highly recommend for anyone trying to get projects done!

By Max P

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Mar 15, 2021

great to build on the fundamentals of project management! it was an enjoyable learning journey!

By Sanjog S S

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Nov 30, 2025

Excellent course for beginners, keen to learn about project management and start their career.

By Silvia A C A

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Nov 24, 2025

Very clear content, great examples, and the videos really inspire to pursue a carreer as a PM.

By Iris

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Oct 19, 2025

I love it and I can use some of the things that I learned at my currently job as a supervisor.

By haymar p

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Mar 9, 2025

After I year , I came back all experiences . I make it the journey. Thank you for providing me

By Pranay D

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Jan 26, 2025

The course is good for giving a basic understanding of project management. Please try it once.

By Degga M

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Nov 25, 2024

Vraiment, c'est une formation extraordinaire et pleine d'énergie et des informations diverses.

By Sarah S

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Oct 22, 2024

One of the best online courses! The structure itself is really good and helps in being focused

By Sebastian D

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Sep 30, 2024

great overview of project management and for gaining a structured overview of the ins and outs

By Bala M K B

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Sep 6, 2024

Its a good learning experience for those who wants to start a new career as a project manager.

By Edgar M

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Jul 18, 2024

Perfect. It has everything for a beginner and it's really interesting. It's not boring at all.

By ALEJANDRO H

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Jan 17, 2024

maravilloso fundamentos y base solida bases para inicar una carrera en la gestion de proyectos

By Lucrecia M K

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Jan 17, 2024

However when I download my certificate it doesnt show my names on it, it says Coursera Student

By Rafael B X

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Nov 21, 2023

Muito bom o material e as aulas! Ajudam bastante no aprendizado! Obrigado pela oportunidade!!!

By Humair M R

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Nov 19, 2023

I cam to learn that how foundation of project management is necessary to kick off the project

By Delanda P L

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Oct 3, 2023

Very good information and content to keep you interested enough to make it through the course.

By F M

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Jul 29, 2023

Excellent Course, must take this course to enhance your project management skill and knowledge

By Semir P

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Jul 20, 2023

An excellent introduction to project management especially for people without prior knowledge.

By Herath M S U H

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Jul 7, 2023

This is perfect. Teacher is impressive. He explains everything very well. Rich course content.