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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.

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 KHALIL N

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May 22, 2025

very important information about project management

By Benny N

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Jan 18, 2025

Great foundations for Project management, thank you

By prakash p

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Nov 26, 2024

exceptional foundation course in project management

By Nehru N

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Nov 17, 2024

Amazing foundation course to the Project Management

By Angelike R

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Oct 8, 2024

muy completo abarca muchos temas para principiantes

By Akshit A

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Sep 26, 2024

This course made me more confident about my skills.

By amy w

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Sep 4, 2024

Such great information and fun to watch the videos.

By Ansar N

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Aug 25, 2024

Good opportunity to learn new things in this course

By Duy N

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Aug 13, 2024

thank you very much! i learn alot from this couses!

By Yvonne A

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Jul 28, 2024

COURSERA IS THE BEST PLACE TO DO YUR ONLINE COURSES

By Kate Q

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Jun 26, 2024

excellent course content and flow. Well structured

By Martijn v E (

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Jun 20, 2024

An extensive beginner course for project management

By Zhang S

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Jun 8, 2024

was not easy course, but have learnt a lot, thanks!

By Alisha L W

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Jun 6, 2024

Excellent way to learn. Great content and examples.

By Ramtin K

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May 1, 2024

Very informative and easy to comprehend. Well Done!

By Sylvia K

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Apr 23, 2024

For me, the course is exceptional! Very insightful!

By Amit

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Feb 28, 2024

Awsome start for anyone pursuing Project Management

By mohd w

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Feb 12, 2024

interesting course which is very appealing and good

By Dammy W

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Jan 1, 2024

I really like the way the course lecturer lectures.

By Crystal A

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Dec 26, 2023

Easy to understand, interactive, enjoyed the course

By PARUL S

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Sep 25, 2023

Gives a great boost to knowledge of project manager

By Herson S R R

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Sep 24, 2023

muy buen curso, bien explicado y conceptos precisos

By Joseph B

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Sep 8, 2023

I found the subject matter to be very informative .

By Garvey S

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Aug 21, 2023

A nice concise introduction to project management .

By Tia F

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Jul 10, 2023

Great intro to project management. Easy to follow.