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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 Tauseef M M

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Oct 17, 2023

I love the way instructors teaching and share knowledge.

By rajinikanth M

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Oct 12, 2023

Course having with excellent documants and presentation.

By Dario T

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Sep 26, 2023

Very good entry level course to get into the argument...

By rose v

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Sep 26, 2023

Best course to learn the fundamentals of project Manager

By Joanna ( B

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Sep 15, 2023

Exciting to get rolling on this. Great initial content.

By San J

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Sep 13, 2023

Clear, Concise, Structured, Relevant and easy to follow.

By بهنام ف م

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Sep 6, 2023

it is very good course to begin studying project manager

By Jenni T

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Aug 4, 2023

Excellent course and introduction to Project Management!

By Joaquín F

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Aug 3, 2023

Wonderful course to start the project management career.

By Dave B

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Jul 20, 2023

Really solid course. It gave me everything I was after.

By Marisa G

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Jun 30, 2023

Easy to follow and completing at my own pace was helpful

By Ekaterina T

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Jun 11, 2023

Fabulous! I've enjoyed the course A LOT! Very inspiring!

By Ken M

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May 31, 2023

Well designed course thoroughly enjoyable and educating.

By Lina T A A

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May 26, 2023

I learnt easily the funddamentals of Project Management.

By Jegors S

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May 24, 2023

Well structured. Give comprehensive info. for beginners.

By vijay t

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May 23, 2023

It is actually good knowledge gain on project management

By ubokudom o

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May 6, 2023

The course is very interesting, exceptional and engaging

By A I

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Apr 28, 2023

The course is smoothly organized, I highly recommend it.

By Csaba E

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Mar 6, 2023

Easy to follow, well organized course. Its a good start.

By Navodya P

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Feb 4, 2023

It's a great course for a beginner in project management

By Pallavi A M

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Jan 26, 2023

Awesome Way to teach and learn about Project Management.

By saheel j b

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Jan 8, 2023

for someone preparing for PMP this course can be a bible

By Ragil C T

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Jan 2, 2023

it's good to understand the basics of project management

By Sutee S

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Dec 11, 2022

This course is the basis for understanding in real work.