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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 Srisaraswathi S

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Dec 25, 2021

its really amazing .thanks for giving this opportunity

By Sakthivel M

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Nov 10, 2021

Great learning, impressed to continued further courses

By Yuriy K

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Nov 10, 2021

Emilio's charisma and presentation skills are stellar.

By Deleted A

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Sep 16, 2021

I recommended this course to gain interpersonal skill.

By Engineer a a

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Sep 14, 2021

I found this course very informative and knowledgeable

By Yasin A

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Aug 22, 2021

One of the best inspiring courses I have taken so far.

By Mildred P

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Aug 9, 2021

No hours displayed on th certificate. amazing course.

By GHANI H

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Aug 4, 2021

a very wide door to enter the project management world

By Kelly B

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Jul 29, 2021

Informative, learned about thing I did not know prior.

By Asim B

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Jun 4, 2021

I learned alot and cemented my fundamental knowledge.

By Sajith S

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May 23, 2021

this is a great start to understand Project management

By ranjeeth r

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May 12, 2021

The course has great content and easily understandble.

By EZZADDEEN M

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Apr 28, 2021

What a course. A well-structured and valuable content.

By Hajerah D

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Apr 2, 2021

Excellent videos. Easy to understand.

Great work!!! 👌

By Reza B

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Mar 26, 2021

It is a shining start to dive into project management.

By Kristin A W

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Mar 24, 2021

Great overview of the foundation of project management

By Shofiya R G

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Mar 22, 2021

I've got a detail of basic project management. Great !

By Jorge D G A

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Sep 9, 2025

muy práctico y aplicable a la realidad laboral actual

By Lori M O

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Jun 23, 2025

Very interesting and the course leaders were awesome!

By Leo D G

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Feb 20, 2025

Great information. I would do it over and over again.

By Irena K

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Jan 23, 2025

Great speaker - it was easy to understand and follow.

By Manisha R G

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Dec 18, 2024

Well explained about the basics of project management

By Myriam G

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Nov 27, 2024

Excelente curso, muy didáctico y con ejemplos reales.

By Angel M

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Oct 15, 2024

Very wee delvop, and the learning experience is great