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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.

IN

Jan 31, 2023

I do not know why it is the best course I have ever had. Thank you, Google and Coursera, for providing such a great course. You cover many intensive and comprehensive items, particularly the speaker.

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By Denise M

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Nov 27, 2021

Thoroughly enjoyed this course. I recommend it!

By Rama A

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Nov 15, 2021

Very useful course. I learnt a lot. thank you (:

By Firminus F S

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Oct 23, 2021

Amazing start to understand Project Managements!

By Nadia L

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Oct 16, 2021

I am excited and I learned a lot in this course.

By Kevin P

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Sep 23, 2021

very nice course, good for beginner of PM career

By Manar a

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Sep 11, 2021

I am very happy with information in this course

By Deleted A

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Sep 9, 2021

I've got basic knowledge into project management

By Ananda B

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Aug 22, 2021

Good details for establishing base understanding

By Amanda L

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Aug 10, 2021

Great course with a lot of in-depth information.

By Akojeh M

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Jul 6, 2021

it was such an amazing and educating experience.

By James E G

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Jun 28, 2021

great pathway to a Career in Project Management.

By Muhammad A

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Jun 2, 2021

Excellent information provided by great teachers

By Bindu M

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May 18, 2021

I Loved every Bit of explanation in this course.

By Mohamad A A C

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May 9, 2021

you will never see a course like that ever again

By Hsueh-Niang K

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May 5, 2021

A lot of very useful and informatic information.

By Ebenezer K A A

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May 5, 2021

The foundation was very insightful and educating

By karim

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Apr 30, 2021

لقد تعلمت أسس إدارة المشروعات وفي انتظار الشهادة

By Nishtha S

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Apr 26, 2021

Very well structured, kept me hooked throughout!

By Buddika M

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Apr 11, 2021

Brilliant learning experience! Thank you Google!

By luis m

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Apr 8, 2021

Very informative about a interesting career path

By Pierre M

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Mar 24, 2021

Great base / foundation for project management !

By Dr. S S

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Sep 25, 2025

Good course bit long but very good. Learn a lot

By Matheus P d S

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Sep 10, 2025

Curso completo e detalhado, com ótima didática.

By Xumar M

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Jun 14, 2025

Great for diving deeper into Project Management

By FARDHEEN

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May 23, 2025

But I don't know how to download certificate 🥲