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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

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.

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 Estefanía V

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Jun 2, 2025

I really enjoyed this course, :D I can't wait to use my skills with all the knowledge that I just learn.

By Abdul S

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Apr 26, 2025

Excellent Curriculum for Beginners of Project Management. One can build on the concepts introduced here.

By Venessa H

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Feb 7, 2025

I tried 6 times to do my photo, and it would not work. It would be nice if we could download the images.

By Alfredo M

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Oct 20, 2024

This was one of the most entertaining, easy to follow course I have taken. Thanks for making it doable!

By Abdifatah A M

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Feb 17, 2024

Please i don't have passport and this is professional certificate so identifying ID is difficult for me.

By Dibora a

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Nov 2, 2023

The program is well-composed and full of information. It is applicable in day to day life of any career.

By Gonzalo P

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Oct 11, 2023

Great course. Easy to follow, the fact that videos don't last more than 6 minutes makes it more dynamic.

By Raymundo B

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Oct 2, 2023

Loved this introductory course. I would like to see more downloadable content so I can review it easily.

By Karina A M

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Aug 25, 2023

Excelente, un curso introductorio que toca todas las bases para poder entender lo que es esta profesión.

By Husnain A

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Aug 14, 2023

Really comprehensive course and recommended for all new starters and experienced managers for refresher.

By Mylène T

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Aug 11, 2023

Very professional. A lot of new concepts and inspiring instructors. Will recommend to anyone. Thank you!

By Leonard V

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Jul 25, 2023

This course has thought me things that help me understand my organization in a different way. Thank you.

By Kirana R

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Jul 22, 2023

been learning so many skills in this course and i am so exited to continue my journey. very recommended!

By nsoh i

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Jun 5, 2023

This is a beautiful experience i have had , happy to tell you that i have learnt a lot from this course.

By Mohammad Q K

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Apr 8, 2023

The course design and contents are very helpful. You will gain a whole varity of lessons in this course.

By Noel W

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Apr 1, 2023

Good foundational overview of Project Management, descriptions and terms related to project management.

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By Steven L

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Feb 27, 2023

Excellent educational format thus far. I am really enjoying the material and the way it is being taught.

By DIEGO J E F

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Feb 17, 2023

Excelente profundidad en los terminos, como tambien muy intuitivo para alguien que sea nuevo en el tema.

By Rizka A

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Jan 13, 2023

this foundation project management really open minded, great experience to having online class like this

By Subramanya C

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Dec 25, 2022

Well structured, and easy to understand even for a beginner and a complete newbie to project management.

By Niteshkumar B

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Dec 25, 2022

Wonder full course and it covered all the aspect required for learning Foundations of Project Management

By Joanne H

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Dec 19, 2022

An excellent introduction to the various facets of this new career! Looking forward to the next modules.

By Sangam S A K

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Dec 5, 2022

Excellent,its given the inner dimension of self standards and capability inside me in the organisations.

By Manish S

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Nov 13, 2022

I have enjoyed the course. Thank you very much for making it interesting and the host was so impressive.

By Cenk K

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Nov 9, 2022

The course contains summary and best practices of project management methodology. It really makes sense.