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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

LA

Apr 27, 2021

Gives a solid background understanding to starting with project management and explains concepts such as organizational culture/structure and project management practices such as agile and waterfall.

LL

Jan 18, 2022

Very informative and thorough! I've finished this course with so much knowledge that can be applied to the workforce. Everything is laid out in easy to follow and efficient steps. Couldn't be happier!

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By Dharmaratne, L G S M

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Apr 18, 2021

A very informative, educative and nicely delivered course.

By Yashaswini

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Apr 18, 2021

Enjoyed this course a lot, would recommend it to a freind!

By Nickie E

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Apr 18, 2021

Excellent course, I'm really excited to start on number 2!

By Trenton R

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Mar 29, 2021

Great intro to see if project management is right for you.

By B B B

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Aug 20, 2025

Precise, Variety, flexible and Certifications That Matter

By S. C

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Jun 13, 2025

Very interesting. Helped me a lot to remind me the basics

By Nicolás C

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Apr 19, 2025

Me encanto y logro captar mi atención de principio a fin.

By Maya N

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Mar 19, 2025

It was dynamic simplified and compleat. I super indicate.

By RIGOBERTO D

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Mar 17, 2025

Excelente información, el aprendizaje ha sido muy valioso

By Natalia T

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Nov 25, 2024

Very interesting course, many important facts and details

By Juan P T U

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Oct 6, 2024

Great and useful information to introduce you into the PM

By Jennifer F

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Sep 12, 2024

Great presentation of PM. I have learned so much already.

By Eldon

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Aug 29, 2024

Informational and helpful but a bit draggy and slow-paced

By Justice M

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Jul 11, 2024

The course was very interactive and simple to understand.

By :Mnena K

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Jun 19, 2024

It was a great educational experience and i learnt a lot.

By Saad S

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May 2, 2024

One of the best entry level course in Project Management.

By Prasenjeet S

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Apr 14, 2024

Very Nice, Easy to understand and point to point details.

By Louisa E

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Mar 1, 2024

Helpful and insightful with great examples to relate with

By Mary U

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Feb 8, 2024

It was an amazing experience. Thanks for this opportunity

By kreeti a

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Jan 16, 2024

Being a newbie, this is exactly what I was looking for!!!

By Gershon A

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Nov 16, 2023

I love every course model. Every lesson was jut on point.

By Stephen O

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Nov 1, 2023

It was a great time being in this Class. It was worth it.

By Ayoola O G

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Oct 20, 2023

Learning was seamless. Looking forward to the next course

By Executive A

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Oct 18, 2023

Very impactful, and the topics are short and insightful.

By Om G

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Oct 13, 2023

Got a great insight about the field of project management