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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 MC W

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Jun 25, 2024

It was thorough and well explained, not boring and very practical.

By Carla C

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May 22, 2024

Excelente curso, ideal para mejorar y adquirir nuevas habilidades.

By Samahir S I

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May 17, 2024

It was so perfect, but module 4 was a little bit heavy, thank you.

By rose w

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Apr 21, 2024

its was amazing learning , but why did l not receive a certificate

By Akash K S

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Mar 31, 2024

Thoroughly covered. Bird's eye view of Project Management Process.

By Royal K

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Mar 6, 2024

Excellent course it is measuring our project management experience

By Agustin J C P

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Feb 16, 2024

What a great course to have the foundations of Project Management!

By Chimdi C

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Dec 14, 2023

Great course and valuable contents. Very knowledge tutors as well.

By Arushi R

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Dec 7, 2023

This course is all you need to get started in the PM role. Amazing

By Aditya N

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Nov 23, 2023

It's amazing , thank you coursera to provide incredible courses .

By Linda M

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Oct 27, 2023

Clear explanation of foundations of project management. Thank you!

By Nicole R G

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Sep 17, 2023

Excellent beginner-friendy course. Quick, easy and straightforward

By Indumathi K

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Sep 11, 2023

I have acquired practical knowledge with exceptional explanations.

By Vera A

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Sep 4, 2023

It's been quite an educative journey and i'm glad i was part of it

By Nohemy A

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Aug 29, 2023

Super good learnings! Very relevant professionally and personally.

By JOSEPH M

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Aug 14, 2023

The best site for online learning with in depth learning materials

By Trevor T

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Aug 3, 2023

Great course content and platform! Looking forward to session #2.

By Manuel D S

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Jul 25, 2023

Excellent course, I am very satisfied! Thanks for this opportunity

By Deleted A

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Jul 23, 2023

I was able to understand each module. It is an interesting course.

By Eugénio M

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Jul 20, 2023

Very insightful, many concepts overlap with the core of businesses

By chasen l

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Jul 19, 2023

Great introductory course to project management, highly recommend!

By Patrick E R

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Jul 1, 2023

the knowledge acquired in this course is very paramount and useful

By Aiko B

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Jun 21, 2023

I have learn a lot in this course and I am still craving for more!

By Fatima S

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Jun 2, 2023

Great summary of several PM methodologies and everything around it

By Andrew D

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May 26, 2023

Thank you very much. The course is concise, helpful and practical.