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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 Shawn A

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Oct 24, 2023

I am acquiring the necessary skills and knowledge to achieve my career aspirations.

By azmeer a

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Oct 4, 2023

excellent course for the new comers lays the firm foundation for project management

By Muhammad A

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Sep 10, 2023

This is complete theoretical cum practical foundation course of Project Management.

By Rajbir S

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Aug 26, 2023

Really well organized and easy to follow through content. Short but defining videos

By Caitlin B

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Jul 20, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed this course! I learned a lot and look forward to the next one.

By Simone S

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Jun 11, 2023

Very well explained and through a variety of tools: videos, reading, participation.

By T F

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May 11, 2023

I enjoyed the course. It was very thorough and informative. I definitely

recommend.

By La V F

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May 8, 2023

Extremely informative and interactive to ensure you obtain and retain the knowledge

By Aliaksandr U

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May 4, 2023

Great course! I recommend it for everyone, who wants to work as a project manager.

By Kaustubh J

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Apr 2, 2023

Good course to start off the certification. Includes the overview and basics of PM.

By Akshay D

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Mar 17, 2023

Good and real life based course to identify what exactly is the project management.

By wiroon s

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Mar 13, 2023

Thank you very much. It is one of the good course that I would recommend to others.

By Francis A I C

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Feb 6, 2023

This course was so great, I was able to understand deeper about Project Management.

By Mohmoud A

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Feb 4, 2023

this program is massive information for improving the creair of project management.

By Mohsin A S

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Feb 1, 2023

No Doubt worlds best teachers are hired by Coursera managmenet

salute and appriciate

By Gabriel G d S

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Jan 12, 2023

Excelent content, in addiction of perfect audio quality for who has demanding ears.

By TELLA B A

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Dec 21, 2022

It is a course that will enhance my management skills in terms of Project handling.

By Samuel J R

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Nov 17, 2022

The learnings are easy to understand comparing it to other review that I have done.

By Navaid A

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Oct 31, 2022

Amazing because it started from scratch and developed key skills for a new entrant

By Roksana N

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Oct 19, 2022

It is just great! extremly informative, well-designed and really easy to navigate!

By Britney P

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Oct 4, 2022

I absolutely enjoyed this course and look forward to pressing on with the next 5 !

By alaa h

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Sep 18, 2022

I got many added value to my knowledge about project managment.. it is very useful

By Toni H

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Sep 8, 2022

Well thought out and a great resource for those starting in the construction field.

By Mary G B

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Sep 5, 2022

This course has been helpful to me to understand a lot about our business process.

By Courtney S

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Aug 28, 2022

Lots of great information, can't wait to see what the other courses have to offer.