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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

SC

Jul 3, 2021

I'm learning a LOT, and you don't have to take it quite as slowly as they suggest. But, it's nice that there's a manageable pace set out for you. Instructor and guests were great--relatable and clear.

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 Rob R

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Jun 29, 2021

Great information! Learned a lot about project management types and culture.

By Deepak S D

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Jun 8, 2021

It was very nice journey of learning different aspects of project management

By Dilya S

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Jun 1, 2021

The course was very informative and easy to follow. Definitely recommend it!

By Sirikunyarat S

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May 30, 2021

Very great course for people who get to know more about project management.

By Ajay V

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May 24, 2021

Well design Program as expected from Google !!!

Great learning experience ...

By helen g

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Apr 21, 2021

This course gave a good refresher of the fundamentals of project management!

By Pablo C

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Apr 12, 2021

Sencillo, pero muy bueno para crear una base solida en el project management

By Ben V

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Apr 8, 2021

Should be required for anyone in software development who isn't a PM already

By Ravi C

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Apr 3, 2021

Best content to start and explore the concepts of Project management skills.

By Ani P

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Mar 30, 2021

I am super motivated and grateful for this opportunity which Google gave me!

By Francisco O

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Sep 5, 2025

This course was really informative and a great introduction to the upcoming

By pragati p

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Jul 5, 2025

I found this course very helpful to learn foundation of project management.

By Татьяна В

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Jan 31, 2025

супер курс, много полезной информации и приятная, понятная подача материала

By Neda S

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Dec 20, 2024

Very informational and thoroughly explains all the concepts for the course!

By Stephanie B

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Dec 20, 2024

This course provided an excellent overall foundation to project management!

By Waleed H

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Sep 23, 2024

I got good knowledge from coursera about Foundations of Project Management

By Saoussen M

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Aug 4, 2024

detailed and well delivered , the pace was convenient and over all its good

By Charles P

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Jul 29, 2024

I got the opportunity to interact with like minds, and learn something new.

By Arun A R

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Jul 18, 2024

Great course to learn about the detailed foundations of project management.

By Jorge E M C

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May 16, 2024

It was great to have this opportunity to start studying Project Management.

By sithembile N

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May 14, 2024

the course is extremely interesting and the content is of a high standard .

By MOHAN K

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Mar 5, 2024

The instructer is just perfect He teach me the fundamental and basics of PM

By Velma T

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Jan 25, 2024

Very easy to understand. So easy. Gave me confidence that I can do the job.

By Valentine N

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Jan 20, 2024

Really insightful and the information has been packaged in an engaging way.

By Amir H S

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Jan 13, 2024

I loved this course and I will going to know more and more in the next part