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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

SC

Jul 3, 2021

I'm learning a LOT, and you don't have to take it quite as slowly as they suggest. But, it's nice that there's a manageable pace set out for you. Instructor and guests were great--relatable and clear.

RC

Dec 20, 2022

This course 1 is so clear that I can even apply it to my daily routine! I want to explore more about Project Management. Thank you, Google: Coursera for making this happen to those who lack knowledge.

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By ekira m

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Mar 21, 2022

I found it to be extremely worth my time. Learnt a lot of new concept; the Instructor was great.

By Mohammed K

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Mar 21, 2022

I found this 1st out of 6 course useful for beginners as well as for experienced professionals.

By Chinonso M

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Feb 4, 2022

i love the course, the tutor explained it to the very basic way and made it very understandable.

By Doris H

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Jan 19, 2022

very well explained and the modules help you understand the methods and terminology in real time

By Aviral S

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Jan 17, 2022

Very nicely structured course by google. really recommend this to all the beginners in the field

By Tasnia R M

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Jan 16, 2022

This course is perfect for people beginners who want to start their project management journey.

By Henrique T A

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Jan 6, 2022

Great course, with very helpful insights. I'm applying the knowledge right away in my workplace.

By Svetoslava K

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Dec 25, 2021

Very good structure of the video lessons and grea bala between the different types of materials.

By 20-UMT-336 V S V

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Dec 17, 2021

It was really good. Topics on project management was easy to understand by taking up this course

By Maksims K

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Dec 5, 2021

Great introduction into project management. Useful for beginners and also active professionals.

By Sosha F

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Nov 11, 2021

Great course! Kept me engaged with a great mix of videos, stories readings and knowledge checks!

By Vasiliki N

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Oct 8, 2021

Such an interesting and informative journey on the role of PM in a company. Totally recommended!

By LaTara N W

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Sep 27, 2021

I enjoyed this course! The material was easy to understand and well written. Great job Google!

By Juan S P R

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Sep 7, 2021

Excelente introducción para el Business project management. Mucho aprendizaje desde el principio

By Susanta K P

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Sep 4, 2021

One of the excellent course I have undergone and completed.I wish I would have done much before.

By خواطر

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Sep 1, 2021

This course more than excellent to support and deveolpment skills and qualificationa of business

By Samith R

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Aug 23, 2021

Very Professional Content. And I m going to apply what I learnt to my start-up. Thank you google

By Uladzislau S

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Aug 11, 2021

This course is really awesome. Everything you should know about the PM is mentioned here. Enjoy

By Ines P

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Aug 4, 2021

GReat course and usefull for almost all type of jobs. your role and the way you see it, changes.

By Sophia M

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Jul 8, 2021

I love that it provides learning options for several different types of learners. Super helpful!

By Luis S

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Jul 4, 2021

Un excelente curso, complementa de manera muy adecuada la metodología tradicional con la actual!

By Hameedah B

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Jun 24, 2021

honestly, this course work was very interesting and i look forward to completing other modules.

By João G F

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May 25, 2021

It gives a good understanding of what project management is in a simple and straightforward way.

By somia S

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May 10, 2021

really , the lessons are sequential and distinguished in terms of the quality of the information

By Ahmed M A

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Apr 30, 2021

Great course, showing project managing in the simplest way ever with easy examples to understand