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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

VC

Aug 22, 2022

This course has helped me to understand all phases of any project in detail, which includes Project initiation, Project Planning, Execution, Methodologies and applying the same in real world

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 Thuy P

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Jun 24, 2021

Extremely helpful course for anyone wishing to start career in projectmanagement!

By Mukhtar A

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May 17, 2021

The course presents a very organized and solid foundation for project management.

By Fiona G

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May 11, 2021

Informative and interesting. I like the way the course is taught, I learned a lot

By Daphnie G

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May 5, 2021

its an eye opener, cant wait to experience the entire project management package.

By Mayar G

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Apr 3, 2021

Great Course!! totally recommended cuz I learned new terminologies and concepts!!

By Javier S F

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Mar 17, 2021

This course is the perfect one to get started if you are trying to land a PM role

By Billy H

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Aug 19, 2025

Very informative about the initation phases of a project, in project management.

By Adeel u R

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Aug 8, 2025

Excellent course content, lucid language & presentation with real world examples

By Sam M

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Apr 30, 2025

Very catchy introduction to project management for anyone curious and interested

By Vishnu v

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Apr 1, 2025

Good course for beginners who want to start their journey in project management.

By Tania P N F

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Mar 29, 2025

Muchas herramientas es un curso interesante ya que contiene información valuable

By Luis F W G

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Jan 5, 2025

Excelente pela riqueza de detalhes dos Fundamentos do Gerenciamento de Projetos.

By ABDELAZIZ M

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Dec 22, 2024

this course is a reward from Coursera to people who want to improve their career

By Michael M

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Nov 8, 2024

Very happy so far with the program. Looking forward to more challenging lessons.

By D. P S

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Aug 27, 2024

easy to understand, systematic, the quiz and exercise make the learning more fun

By Mohamed A

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Jun 22, 2024

Interesting course I have learned many skills in project management fundamentals

By Manzi D

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Apr 26, 2024

This course gave me A good understanding of how different organization function.

By Shoaib T

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Mar 29, 2024

An outstanding course with best guidance to understand about Project Management.

By Manjula

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Dec 18, 2023

This is just what you need to kick off your PM track! Absolutely Amazing course.

By Margaret R

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Oct 18, 2023

Excellent 1st course to get you started in Project Management. Highly recommend!

By greeshma s

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Oct 17, 2023

Very helpful and can relate to our current roles and responsibilities. Thankyou

By Olamide P

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Aug 21, 2023

I had an amazing learning experience with the teacher in this course, Thank you.

By Tina C

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Aug 21, 2023

Great information to start. Necessary information to be a good project manager.

By Dr C L J

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Aug 8, 2023

This program was very hands-on and integrating. I loved the process and quizzes.

By James D J

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Jul 12, 2023

An absolute recommendation for anyone with a keen interest in Project management