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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

BC

Dec 27, 2021

This course is very helpful for those who want to kick start their career in project management field. It is highly interactive and covers basics of project management thoroughly. I really enjoyed it.

IN

Feb 1, 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.

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By ABDUL H A Q

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Dec 11, 2024

very helpfull course for the beginners to understand the basic fundamentals of project management

By John C R D N

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Dec 1, 2024

Um curso completo que traz todos os conteúdos necessários e de uma forma enganadora e interativa!

By Arantxa G M

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Nov 23, 2024

Es muy fácil de hacer, de ver, leer y trabajar con él. Está todo muy bien explicado y detalladao.

By Arnab B

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Nov 19, 2024

good content as a foundational course. it was interesting and engaging throughout all the modules

By Christian D P ( 2

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Jul 8, 2024

I can tell you this course surpassed my expectations, thank you google for putting this together.

By Sarvesh P

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May 13, 2024

The course is very easy to understand and made in such a way that its very interesting to go thru

By Anabella H S

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Apr 28, 2024

Very informative discussion that will surely strengthen your understanding of project management!

By Adil Y

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Apr 12, 2024

It was an Amazing Course with Essential Details and Explanations, Thanks Google, Thanks Coursera.

By Umberto D

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Jan 5, 2024

Great course that covers everything without being overwhelming. Makes me want to work for Google!

By Ashisha N k

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Dec 14, 2023

caters good foundation to the individual to get introduced to most important skills of management

By Gabrielle L

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Nov 2, 2023

Well structured course, clear and easy to follow, good pace, and interesting themes. I recommend!

By احمد م

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Jul 14, 2023

An excellent course, the lecturer is more than wonderful. I look forward to completing the course

By Tamela N

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Jun 15, 2023

This was an awesome intorduction to project management! I enjoyed all of the videos and readings!

By jane k

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May 29, 2023

Excellent course with lots of great and relevant information. Good language use and very engaging

By Joel G

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May 23, 2023

Very informative and well-structured. Has set the base well and has got me excited to learn more.

By Shari A

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Apr 11, 2023

Changed the way I have been thinking. Looking forward to learning and applying these new skills.

By Alessandro P

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Apr 6, 2023

It is an engaging, young course. It makes PM fun and easy to learn. Well done to Google/Coursera

By Numan S

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Mar 20, 2023

Complexed terms explained in very easier way and lovely to hear experiences of different managers

By Fredrick V

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Feb 26, 2023

The Foundations of Project Management was very informative, it was easy to follow and understand.

By Carmen P

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Feb 13, 2023

Easy to follow and very easy to understand. Clear and concise information and content rich. Love.

By Stephony L

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Feb 9, 2023

I have learned so much about project management! I am truly excited to continue this certificate!

By Cassi G

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Feb 6, 2023

Very informative on the foundations of how a PM navigates a project and what a PM can experience.

By Vamsi K D

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Nov 17, 2022

The course made my thought process streamlined which helps me to become a better project manager.

By Akinlola A

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Nov 13, 2022

The teaching methodologies used are quite simple, making learning easier and assimilation faster.

By Steve N

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Oct 14, 2022

Easy to understand, clearly explained and well-paced. Looking forward to the next course already!