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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 KANO

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Aug 29, 2025

I ENJOYED THIS COURSE VERY MUCH - GREAT TUTOR - AND WELL SET UP FOR ENTRY INTO PROJECT MANAGEMENT.

By Muhammad Q

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Aug 15, 2025

it was amazing course as i have learn a lot of new things and ready to implement it my future life

By Jenifer C

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Jul 11, 2025

Facil de comprender y adquirir conocimientos importantes perpectiva global de factores relevantes.

By Denrick M

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Jul 7, 2025

Great course. A good mixture of learning styles, including video, readings, and hands-on practice.

By Shahid L S

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Mar 28, 2025

This course was a great way to set foot into Project Management and get an idea of how things work

By Aye P

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Jan 15, 2025

Excelente!! Muy claros los conceptos, se pueden repetir los temas con mayor dificultad. Muy bueno!

By Alessandro d L S

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Nov 27, 2024

Great course, the methodology worked well with the way I think and absorb knowledge! Just perfect.

By Gaia M

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Oct 11, 2024

Corso eccellenze, avrei voluto ci fossero delle mappe concettuali da poter salvare in certi punti.

By DIEGO V C

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Sep 12, 2024

excelente curso, la pruba final realmente fue algo complicada pero fue bueno repasar para lograrlo

By Jose E

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Oct 19, 2023

It was such a great course and helped me to understand I was already performing PM work for years.

By Sofia M

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Sep 12, 2023

A great introduction to Project Managment, with a friendly and dinamic aproach. Highly recommended

By J. A H L

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Aug 26, 2023

It's a amazing corse about Project Management; I could match this course with my daily activities

By Vu B H

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Aug 25, 2023

Good for beginner, but better if you already have some knowledge on or working on a project before

By Mạnh H B

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Aug 24, 2023

A lot of things I've never met before. It's very exciting and useful. Thank you for amazing course

By On p F

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Aug 18, 2023

this course has been structured to provide the learner more detail and easy to understand content.

By SWATI P

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Aug 15, 2023

clear all the fundamental about project management , now i can gain confidence in manage the team.

By Cesar H Y

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Aug 14, 2023

Excellent material with clear explanations with examples for a daily routine of a project manager.

By Sarah K

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Jul 21, 2023

I love how it's not just learning Project Management but also focusing on job search/career path.

By Dharmendra r N

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Jun 23, 2023

This course give a basic fundamentals on the Project Management. Beginners will be most benefitted

By Мария П

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Jun 2, 2023

Great program, a lot of interesting and useful information, set out in a clear and convenient way.

By Emmanuel B

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May 20, 2023

Very easy to follow and comprehend. Had good examples to explain concepts and make them relatable.

By Aliona S I

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May 12, 2023

Brilliant!!!! Maybe more time on weekly challenges needed, overall very interesting and engaging .

By Ikeyi O

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Jan 29, 2023

This course gives you a bright start to self-develop yourself.

Thank you for this huge opportunity

By Mohammad S

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Jan 25, 2023

Foundation of the course gave me a glimpse of what we will be covering in all the coming courses.

By Williams C

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Jan 15, 2023

This is a good course, and I recommend it to everyone who aspires to be a prolific project manager