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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

IN

Jan 31, 2023

I do not know why it is the best course I have ever had. Thank you, Google and Coursera, for providing such a great course. You cover many intensive and comprehensive items, particularly the speaker.

NE

Apr 9, 2022

Wow, I did not expect that it will be so much fun to work on this course. It gives a lot of good information. This course must be taken by anybody who is not familiar with project management methods.

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By Gaby O

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Feb 27, 2022

Very useful information and motivates you to continue learning.

By Efrain H E

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Jan 20, 2022

Well made, thanks a lot for the opportunity and the knowledge!

By Waqas

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Jan 17, 2022

Great Course, taking it from very basic , like the instructors

By Sanjay B

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Jan 5, 2022

Excellent content of the course with good videos of instructor.

By Maged A E S

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Dec 10, 2021

It was very interesting I had a lot of inforamation . thank you

By Hamdi M

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Dec 4, 2021

very good course to start your journey about Project management

By Deepak

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Nov 15, 2021

Excellent foundational level information on project management

By Ahmed h

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Oct 27, 2021

it is a wonderful course , I learned a lot through this course

By A. A

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Sep 30, 2021

this tutorial is in-depth and breaks the course without summary

By ashish c

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Sep 25, 2021

the best approach of teaching and exciting to learn.great work!

By Marc S

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Sep 24, 2021

Great course to solidify your PM basics. I highly recommend it!

By Okay K

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Aug 8, 2021

It was really good! I learned a lot, even in the first phrase.

By Darren L

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Aug 5, 2021

This is a great overview, that keeps you wanting to learn more.

By Najwa N H

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Aug 3, 2021

Highly satisfied with the course, so many new insight gathered!

By ELVIS M

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Jul 22, 2021

I am a better Project Manager than I was .I am really grateful.

By Fadrul H

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Jun 13, 2021

Thank you for the program and thank you to the wonderful host!

By Anjuma A

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May 1, 2021

Such a wonderful course...very helpful for skill development..!

By Emera D L S

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Apr 29, 2021

Super thorough explanation of the basics of project management.

By Sebastian a t

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Apr 22, 2021

Espero que el segundo modulo sea igual de entretenido que este.

By Felix W

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Apr 18, 2021

The curriculum is robust and the lectures are simple to follow.

By alexander c

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Mar 26, 2021

VERY DETAILED AND USER FRIENDLY. EASY TO LEARN AS IT SHOULD BE.

By Carla H

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Mar 24, 2021

Thorough and a good mix of reading, watching and participation.

By Jeffrey Z

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Mar 20, 2021

I am excited to be diving into the world of project management!

By Sergio M

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Oct 8, 2025

Its the best way to start within Project Management enviroment

By umme h

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May 10, 2025

Got to know many basic keywords related to project management.