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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

VC

Aug 23, 2022

This course has helped me to understand all phases of any project in detail, which includes Project initiation, Project Planning, Execution, Methodologies and applying the same in real world

RC

Dec 21, 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 Dharmik S

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Jan 18, 2022

Provides a good overview of basic concepts in Project Management.

By Willy C

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Jan 10, 2022

Very informative and makes me want to continue learning about PM

By Nurrahman S

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Dec 21, 2021

This is a cool course! The explanations are clear and fascinating

By Miguel A P J

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Dec 11, 2021

un curso bastante bueno para iniciarte en la gestion de proyectos

By Morris M

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Nov 19, 2021

This course has been helpful in my career development. Thank you.

By Robbie G

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Nov 7, 2021

Some difficulty yet challenges allow the brain to adapt and grow.

By Santpal G

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Oct 25, 2021

Its really helpful to know the foundations of Project Management.

By David E

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Oct 23, 2021

A well detailed and presented introduction to Project Management

By Syed I R

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Oct 22, 2021

Simply amazing! They are truly providing a platform for learners.

By Olivia J

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Oct 4, 2021

Well thought out, clear, with just the right level of complexity.

By Silvia L

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Aug 4, 2021

Very to follow and break down of concepts that is easy to digest.

By Jayanth C M

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Jul 27, 2021

Nice and super..I had lots of new learnings and also a lot of fun

By Chi S C

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Jul 11, 2021

I enjoy the parts where project managers share their experiences.

By Camille A

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Jul 9, 2021

Excellent content and instruction/teaching methods were engaging.

By Lawal S

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Jun 22, 2021

Awesome Learning and Reading. Gained a lot from all the sessions

By Sanket P R

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Jun 17, 2021

EXCELLENT COURSE, ALOT TO LEARN SPECIALLY FOR FRESH MIND PEOPLES.

By Shoaib S

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May 29, 2021

Excellent course content and ready to go teaching/guiding method.

By Janet M

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May 17, 2021

Good foundation for what the basics of project management entail.

By felipeellena

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May 15, 2021

Great content, amazing delivery, best online learning experience!

By Quadir M W

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Apr 16, 2021

This beginners course was very informative as well as relatable .

By João A C

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Apr 6, 2021

Amazing course, I learned a lot of importants skills. Tks Google.

By Jeremy M

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Mar 19, 2021

It was a good breakdown of the foundations of project management.

By Daynon M

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Mar 15, 2021

Great starting point, very well put together course. Bravo Google

By Gloria R B

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Jul 23, 2025

Bien completo y de alta competencia. Puedes adaptar a tu tiempo.

By ivan e

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Jul 1, 2025

excelente curso me ayudo bastante a consolidar conceptos sueltos