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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 Chiamaka J

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Dec 23, 2021

The course tutor and outline was adequate for a beginner like me and Thank you

By Titera P

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Dec 7, 2021

Great course, it offers me new perspective in understanding project management

By Iessua A D L

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Nov 30, 2021

Really usefull information and concepts presented in a very easy way to learn.

By Sandra M

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Nov 16, 2021

Great refresher course and love the practical examples throughout the course.

By Fandy S

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Nov 1, 2021

Very informative and useful compared the traditional project management course

By Jozef D

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Oct 4, 2021

I never seen as good visual quality lessonas your one is. Congratulation, Joe.

By Den M

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Aug 30, 2021

This platform and this topic in particular is very informative and simulating.

By Paul V

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Aug 19, 2021

Excelente, desde el profesor hasta los conocimientos impartidos son muy buenos

By M.G S

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Jul 22, 2021

Course was extremely detailed and helpful in understanding the basics clearly.

By Tanjir A

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Jul 11, 2021

Learnt a lot of surprising things which I was hardly know about. Thanks Google

By Cherrelle N

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Jun 15, 2021

Very engaging, the course structure allowed easy transition through each task.

By Kavitha A

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May 25, 2021

I enjoyed this course and gained more knowledge on project management. Thanks!

By Lizbeth S

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May 16, 2021

Excellent course, very useful in your leadership career, practical strategies.

By Abdulaziz M O A

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May 8, 2021

its was just the beginning to an entirely new life career , thank you google .

By Alina L

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May 4, 2021

I really enjoyed learning about PM. Google has made this course very engaging.

By John P S

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May 3, 2021

Very well done. Useful information and a great foundation for future learning.

By Innocent D

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May 3, 2021

Best in class in foundation of project management. learnt a tons of new skills

By Michael A

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Apr 30, 2021

Great Information ! Helps you understand the foundations of Project Management

By Daniel A

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Apr 28, 2021

This Course is a seamless way to gather strong Project Management foundations.

By Florbela G

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Apr 22, 2021

Very informative, easy to follow and strategically organized. Love the videos.

By Karla L G O

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Apr 13, 2021

Fully focused on the needs of today's world, learning has been so easy for me.

By Diego L V

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Apr 7, 2021

Excellent content and very well explained. It is not heavy and also entertains

By Vjohn

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Sep 22, 2025

Muito Bom, deveria ter live de como é a profissional, no momento, de atuação.

By CacoAliaga S

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Aug 24, 2025

Aunque habla desde un punto de vista global, es muy aterrizado para comenzar.

By Nyla I

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Aug 6, 2025

Logically arranged course content, easy to understand and I have learnt a lot