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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....

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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.

LD

Aug 12, 2021

I loved this course. It was so informative. I took a lot of notes and hope to implement everything I've learned in real-life instances. I look forward to advancing professionally as a project manager.

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By Moises G R

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Jan 16, 2023

This is an excellent material and introductory knowledge base. I loved it!

By Ryan B

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Dec 18, 2022

Very good overview of the PM field and sets up for more advanced learning.

By Cizn R

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Dec 11, 2022

Very informative. Excellent way to learn the basics of Project Management.

By David O

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Nov 24, 2022

The online video lectures, assessment and notes were all excellent. cheers

By Marietta C

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Nov 19, 2022

Enjoyable course, very informative and instructors are very knowledgeable.

By Mostafa M

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Nov 6, 2022

very important and exciting information which is very important for anyone

By Dila D

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Oct 27, 2022

This course very useful and helps u to learn. Thank you so much Coursera!

By Bhekinkosi G S

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Oct 26, 2022

Excellent course and the tutors were informative and clear in explaining.

By yakobo y

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Oct 24, 2022

The course is well planned and organised ,BIG UP to the organisation team

By Irene M

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Oct 18, 2022

Great learning experince,clear explanations and very insightful examples.

By SURAJ S

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Oct 16, 2022

Good course . Got basic idea about project manager roles and fundamentals.

By Brittany A W

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Oct 8, 2022

Very informative and easy pace. Looking forward to continuing the course.

By Shabila K

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Oct 5, 2022

I have learned a lot from this course, I wish I could study it more deeply

By Greg S

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Sep 16, 2022

This was very informative and I enjoyed the overall format of this course.

By Udam J

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Sep 15, 2022

Well layed out and covers all aspects of the project management syllabus.

By Atiq L

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Sep 12, 2022

I thought th e first course was agreat foundation for project management!

By Satyawati C

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Sep 10, 2022

Awesome experience. Opens a whole lot of possibilities and opportunities.

By Karen J L

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Sep 6, 2022

Insightful layout and use of several mediums to relay, learn information.

By Juan D T M

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Sep 2, 2022

Very good and easy for an introductory course, the material was excellent.

By Dani C I

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Aug 31, 2022

Great foundation for project management. Learned a lot that I didn't know!

By Will B

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Aug 21, 2022

Nicely put together. Consise and to the point. Learned a lot of key terms!

By sharad r

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Aug 17, 2022

Great way to start and make me understand the basic of project management

By ADESOLA I

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Aug 7, 2022

i love this course, and i look forward to advancing as a project manager

By Cindy K

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Jun 23, 2022

this as the best introductory course I've taken in my 10+ years of school.

By Corryn P

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May 25, 2022

Gave a great overview on Project Management, organization, and leadership.