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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

JK

Oct 5, 2021

Very informative and thorough! I've finished this course with so much knowledge that can be applied to the workforce. Everything is laid out in easy to follow and efficient steps. Couldn't be happier!

SO

Apr 11, 2022

So much information was packaged in this course but it was so well organized and delivered that I was compelled to complete every segment. Well timed quizzes helped to ensure my comprehension as well.

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By Daniel B

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Aug 21, 2023

Knowledge explored in depth and with ease. Amazing course to introduce the vital foundations of PM.

By Abimbola A

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Jul 13, 2023

The course was very simplified and easy to follow, with analogies that helped you understand better

By Luca T

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Jul 3, 2023

Gives a great overview on the role and responsibilities of a project manager! Can highly recommend.

By Muhammad N

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Jul 2, 2023

Absolutley perfectly designed course with immense knoweldge and assesment pattern . hats off google

By Barnabás B

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Jun 27, 2023

I think this is an excellent course if someone wants to get the fundamentals of Project Management.

By Marco B

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Jun 23, 2023

A very good introduction to project management and a necessary foundation to understand the basics.

By Corne B

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Jun 11, 2023

I enjoyed the interactiveness of the course, and its a online course that really kept my attention.

By Sunil S

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May 15, 2023

A very through and in-depth introduction to project management. Looking forward for he next course.

By Teboho M

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Apr 20, 2023

This is a great course, the course content is easy to follow and overall great learning experience.

By Muhammad N

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Apr 2, 2023

Very very interesting way to learn about about project management by case studies plugins and taks.

By christin r k

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Feb 25, 2023

very good course full of important knowledge and you will gain alot of information about management

By Zain A

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Feb 4, 2023

Excellent course. Lays down the basic of project management in an interesting and practical method.

By João P L D

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Dec 24, 2022

Very well structured and organized. It's essential for the one who wants to begin his/her PM career

By Alejandro A M A

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Nov 4, 2022

Really a good an interesting course, helped to strenght and compliment the knowledge I already had.

By swapnil r

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Nov 1, 2022

The course is designed excellently, covers all basics, best for beginners... Thank you team google.

By Ayanwale A T

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Oct 13, 2022

It's an exceptional course with professional ttutors, i highly recommend this course to everybody.

By Izzat H

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Sep 28, 2022

Learned more than what I expected and basic knowledge that can prepare me to be a project manager!

By Edyth T

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Sep 9, 2022

Absolutely enjoy learning about the Foundations of Project Management. Great detailed information.

By zakaria h

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Sep 1, 2022

Great course, just is not for me! Thank you Google and Coursera for making it really easy to learn.

By Benedict S a

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Aug 25, 2022

Great for a beginner. thank you coursera and googlke for thefinancial aid im really happy for this.

By Chuck A

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Aug 12, 2022

Excellent refresher for me. The content is delivered in a very logical and understandable fashion!

By Lorrin P

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Jul 12, 2022

Loved it! Awesome course, it'll have you thinking critically and growing with each day that comes!

By Moshin H

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Jul 3, 2022

It is great start for the Project Management Course. It gives good insights of Project Management

By Ejiro A

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Jun 21, 2022

hasnt been easy but im glad i was able to do this... very understanding and well thought.. thank u.

By Amaravathi M

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Jun 9, 2022

really awsome . very short videos has lot of content with quality delivered

we can uderstand easily