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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

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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 mubashir u

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Aug 26, 2024

i learned alot from scratch .Soon after finishing the complete course would be going for PMP

By Nikini W

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Aug 23, 2024

The lessons were insightful and well-structured, making complex concepts easy to understand.

By oyinbunugha s

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Aug 22, 2024

I truly loved this course. It was engaging, and full of examples that made retention easier.

By Ghazala J

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Jun 21, 2024

It was a very nice course with detailed understaing of foundation of the project management.

By Steve N J

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May 4, 2024

The foundations of project management lesson provided a great baseline for this certificate.

By Iveth T

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Oct 29, 2023

I learned plenty with this course and it helped me define my interest in Project Management.

By Nilasree n

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Oct 24, 2023

Detailed and ease understanding of the topics. Easy to co-relate with day-to-day activities.

By Alexander R

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Sep 14, 2023

The course is "user friendly" and rather easy to grasp despite of the volume of information.

By Rohit V

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Jul 30, 2023

very nice course, it will help to enhance your skills and knowledge about project management

By nithin j

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Jun 25, 2023

A wonderful course which introduces the entry-level and basic concepts of project management

By Ajeet C

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Jun 17, 2023

LEARED A LOT OF BASIC THINGS OF MANAGEMENT THROUGH WHICH WE R STRUGGLED DAILY IN THE PROJECT

By Aidie T

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Jun 13, 2023

A very good introductory course for those who wanted to dive into the project management job

By Denise M

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Apr 20, 2023

The course provided solid groundwork for understanding the principles of project management.

By Zubair I

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Apr 4, 2023

Great Teachers and excellently conducted, the course is well designed and easy to understand

By Lea S

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Mar 8, 2023

Gave a really good basic understanding on what project management can be and what it is not.

By malik w

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Feb 16, 2023

Valuable introduction and overview that helps lay the groundwork for more in-depth learning.

By Lorenna A R

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Feb 1, 2023

Easy and very complete concepts. I like the depth of this course and the additional reading.

By Veronika K

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Jan 6, 2023

Very accessible delivery, a great overview of project management methodologies and concepts.

By Omonloyana I

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Jan 4, 2023

foundation of project management was an interesting course and well detailed in explanation

By Cecilia D B

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Jan 3, 2023

Really great info organized in an easy to follow way. I look forward to taking more courses!

By Humaira J

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Dec 2, 2022

I genuinely feel fulfilled after going through this foundation of project management course.

By Miyuru R

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Nov 21, 2022

Wonderful course. Surprised to see how much one can learn through out this one month course.

By Darwin C

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Nov 19, 2022

This course helps me a lot to understand the basic steps to be a successful project manager.

By Rhodes I C

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Nov 14, 2022

This course provided me with a lot of information I needed to know about Project Management.