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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

SH

Jun 12, 2021

Very well put together and interactive, I love the team incorporated pop up questions in the videos this really helped with the learning process. I'm also impressed at how accurate the transcript it.

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 Lucky J

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Feb 18, 2025

the course is really an eye opener. looking forward to applying the new skills to my next project

By Jacqueline W

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Feb 9, 2025

Fantastic application to real life and teaching methods are engaging and allow critical thinking!

By Bildad M

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Jan 31, 2025

I love this course so much so i would like to work for google now when I am done with everything.

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.