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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

MM

Feb 28, 2023

thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to enroll this Google project management certification. But, I am not able to pay for the program because I have no money even to sustain myself. Why

RC

Dec 20, 2022

This course 1 is so clear that I can even apply it to my daily routine! I want to explore more about Project Management. Thank you, Google: Coursera for making this happen to those who lack knowledge.

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By RANIA S

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Jan 27, 2023

ithis course was so helpfull , thank you all guys you made learning so fun

By Moises G R

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Jan 16, 2023

This is an excellent material and introductory knowledge base. I loved it!

By Ryan B

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Dec 18, 2022

Very good overview of the PM field and sets up for more advanced learning.

By Cizn R

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Dec 11, 2022

Very informative. Excellent way to learn the basics of Project Management.

By David O

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Nov 24, 2022

The online video lectures, assessment and notes were all excellent. cheers

By Marietta C

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Nov 19, 2022

Enjoyable course, very informative and instructors are very knowledgeable.

By Mostafa M

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Nov 6, 2022

very important and exciting information which is very important for anyone

By Aldhila I P

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Oct 27, 2022

This course very useful and helps u to learn. Thank you so much Coursera!

By Bhekinkosi G S

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Oct 26, 2022

Excellent course and the tutors were informative and clear in explaining.

By yakobo y

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Oct 24, 2022

The course is well planned and organised ,BIG UP to the organisation team

By Irene M

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Oct 18, 2022

Great learning experince,clear explanations and very insightful examples.

By SURAJ S

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Oct 16, 2022

Good course . Got basic idea about project manager roles and fundamentals.

By Brittany A W

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Oct 8, 2022

Very informative and easy pace. Looking forward to continuing the course.

By Shabila K

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Oct 5, 2022

I have learned a lot from this course, I wish I could study it more deeply

By Greg S

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Sep 16, 2022

This was very informative and I enjoyed the overall format of this course.

By Udam J

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Sep 15, 2022

Well layed out and covers all aspects of the project management syllabus.

By Atiq L

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Sep 12, 2022

I thought th e first course was agreat foundation for project management!

By Satyawati C

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Sep 10, 2022

Awesome experience. Opens a whole lot of possibilities and opportunities.

By Karen J L

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Sep 5, 2022

Insightful layout and use of several mediums to relay, learn information.

By Juan D T M

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Sep 2, 2022

Very good and easy for an introductory course, the material was excellent.

By Dani C I

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Aug 31, 2022

Great foundation for project management. Learned a lot that I didn't know!

By Will B

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Aug 21, 2022

Nicely put together. Consise and to the point. Learned a lot of key terms!

By sharad r

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Aug 17, 2022

Great way to start and make me understand the basic of project management

By ADESOLA I

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Aug 7, 2022

i love this course, and i look forward to advancing as a project manager

By Cindy K

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Jun 22, 2022

this as the best introductory course I've taken in my 10+ years of school.