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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!

S

Jul 1, 2021

Mixed video, activity, and test help me focus and learn so much. And we can try many times in the test help us gain more confident and chance to enhance where we haven't understand. Such a great work.

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By Cathy W

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Jan 15, 2024

I had learned an overview of project management, and I'd like to learn more about it.

By Jayadev N

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Dec 18, 2023

This is a great course for a professional who is seeing the job as a project manager.

By Joni T

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Dec 8, 2023

I appreciate the professionalism and clear and concise information that is presented.

By Diana K M

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Oct 9, 2023

I have learnt so much on the 1st course and can't to see what the other courses hold.

By Ayangbenro M T

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Aug 24, 2023

Thank you Coursera and Google for this great course, indeed it is a privilege for me!

By Sola G

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Aug 5, 2023

The course was insightful and the instructor did a good job of explaining the topics.

By LokkkD

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Jul 27, 2023

Great stuff. Taking it all in could get overwhelming sometimes, but great stuff. 😄❤️

By Oluwabanke E

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Jun 22, 2023

This course, though brief was very thorough and learning was fun and straightforward.

By Jamahlia C

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Apr 11, 2023

I loved the way it was presented and able to ensure a passing grade with note taking.

By Mrs. Z

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Mar 23, 2023

This informative course gave an excellent foundation for learning project management.

By vidushi s

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Mar 1, 2023

It is a nice course and helped me understand the fundamenstals of Project Managemnet.

By Shyashree C

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Jan 28, 2023

This course actually give you the idea of project management in real. Thank you team.

By Ben L

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Jan 13, 2023

Easy to learn and very clear contents. I've learned so much about Project Management.

By David D

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Dec 29, 2022

Excellent easy to understand course to give you more of an understanding of the role.

By Trocon K

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Dec 20, 2022

This course has alot of useful information being able to suggest as a project manager

By Mirza A R

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Dec 20, 2022

Excellent content and brilliant evaluation mechanism to review the learning outcomes.

By LANKOANDE T S

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Nov 21, 2022

this course was very important .It permit to improve many tools of project management

By Arijit R

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Oct 25, 2022

This is a wonderful course for people aiming to make a career in Project Management.

By Neemesh J

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Oct 16, 2022

This course has covered very basic things which important for every project manager.

By Elton C

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Sep 19, 2022

Very eye opening and Truly insightful, I am truly looking forward to the rest of it.

By Raymond G

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Sep 1, 2022

even as a professional, this helps me to remind all the basics as a project manager!

By Dmytro K

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Aug 20, 2022

Course was made awesome. Speakers, structure of course etc - everything was very nice

By Khalaf M A A

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Aug 16, 2022

It is an important kick start to be able to understand what is project management is.

By Olileanya E

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Aug 15, 2022

A VERY GOOD COURE. THE METHOD OF TEACHING IS EXCELLENT WITH GOOD MATERIALS TO READ UP

By Fernando M

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Aug 12, 2022

Excelente curso para iniciar formalmente con el proceso de acreditación. Recomendado.