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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

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.

MR

Nov 27, 2021

Learned a lot such as Agile, C-Suite, Change management, Corporate governance, Culture mapping, DMAIC, Kanban, Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Linear, Matrix structure, Reporting chart, Six Sigma etc. Thank you

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By Ofeira L

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May 16, 2022

Very informative on what goes in to project managing. I learned a lot for sure!

By Jason L

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May 9, 2022

Excellent overview and extremely helpful in putting the PM role in perspective.

By mareey B

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May 1, 2022

I really enjoyed this course. easy to understand and very relatable. Thank you!

By Ritu C

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Mar 31, 2022

Amazing course, concepts are explained in short crisp videos. Totally engaging

By Basil S

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Mar 24, 2022

it was a very helpful course it helped me learn all the basics with good pacing

By carlos a m p

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Mar 9, 2022

Excelente curso para entender los aspectos básicos de la gerencia de proyectos.

By Justin P

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Jan 24, 2022

A great entry level course to help with the fundamentals of project management.

By Huân N

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Dec 30, 2021

Very easy to understand. Send my compliments to the handsome instructor, Emilio

By RAVI K G M

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Dec 24, 2021

Very Good and helpful, the course covers actual reality and practical scenarios

By Ariadna A C

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Nov 19, 2021

El curso es muy completo y te da excelentes herramientas para el campo laboral.

By prem v

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Nov 2, 2021

This course is wonderful to get an insight about the roles of project managers.

By NANDAN D

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Oct 20, 2021

i have subscribed for complete specialization but now its showing only 1 course

By Alexander G

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Oct 10, 2021

Thanks for the course! Everything is very clear, accessible and understandable!

By Peter N

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Oct 8, 2021

Well done team.Excellent presentations and the information was very relatable.

By NAGARJUN S K

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Oct 7, 2021

It is realy great to be a part of this course. Learned a lot out of this course

By Kizito U

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Oct 4, 2021

I have gain so many skill and confident to face a career in Project management.

By Niraj R

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Sep 26, 2021

Very useful content for the beginner, well structured & clearly defined modules

By Ayu

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Sep 15, 2021

this course was helpfull and im glad that i can join this one, thank you google

By Anna S

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Sep 14, 2021

Great course! I found a lot of useful information and the materials are great.

By Dea R A

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Aug 31, 2021

Fantastic! I have become more aware of new things related to project management

By abdullah a b

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Aug 9, 2021

thanks for google to givme this programs managmet progecte tkans all my tethres

By Camilo B

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Jul 24, 2021

Help a lot, I learned thing for the life not only for a Job. thank you so mcuch

By Kannan C S

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Jul 20, 2021

Excellent start for a beginner, neatly laid out materials and good explanations

By יונתן ב ש

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Jul 19, 2021

excellent course for beginners ! the structure is easy to understand and learn.

By Nimani J

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Jul 13, 2021

It was overall an interactive and knowledge based course.I am glad I chose it .