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About the Course

This course is the first in a series of six to equip you with the skills you need to apply to introductory-level roles in project management. 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. Throughout the program, you’ll learn from current Google project managers, who can provide you with a multi-dimensional educational experience that will help you build your skills for on-the-job application. 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

MR

Nov 27, 2021

Learned a lot such as Agile, C-Suite, Change management, Corporate governance, Culture mapping, DMAIC, Kanban, Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Linear, Matrix structure, Reporting chart, Six Sigma etc. Thank you

LD

Aug 11, 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 Devika R

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Jun 24, 2021

It was a really helpful, detailed, well-versed course. Thanks to this, I stepped into the world of professional project management, can't wait to complete the further courses and secure a job in this field.

By D V

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Apr 21, 2021

Very nice course. Covers all of the basics that you might have learned in a college course, includes a few examples that are actually relatable, and breaks down more complex ideas into easy to follow steps.

By Shaz M

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Apr 13, 2021

This course has been amazing. It really gives you a solid foundation on project management with a lot of real life and industry examples that you can relate to. I'm really glad that I completed this course.

By Deleted A

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Apr 11, 2021

This course had a lot of great information, and i'm glad I was able to attend this course. I wish I could do some shadowing to better retain the information but I have plenty of notes. haha thanks Google!!!

By abdullah h

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Mar 28, 2021

IT was awesome google as usual thank you for such an opportunity i learned many of things in this course and thank you for let us see your organization framework in PM

hope to meet you soon guys at google.

By Benedict O

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Oct 27, 2024

I really enjoyed this course and gained some refreshing insights on PM Methodologies and how Organizational Structure and cultures may affect Change management, Corporate governance and Project governance.

By Russel T N

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Apr 26, 2024

A high-quality module providing a solid grounding in the profession, as well as useful advice for launching your career as a project manager. Motivating and engaging content. Thanks to Google for this gem.

By Ryan A

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Jul 24, 2023

I found the course to be extremely intuitive and the information was digestible and paced well. At no point did I feel overwhelmed or things were moving too quickly. I am excited to continue with course 2.

By Kenneth K

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Jun 24, 2023

I was really impressed with the course content and the mode of delivery. It was challenging but not impossible and I'd recommend this Certificate to anyone with a goal of venturing into Project Management.

By Mercy A

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Feb 7, 2023

This course was an eye opener for me and has exposed me to the rudiments of Project Management. I am so glad i kicked started this course and I am able to complete course one hoping to commence course two.

By Jade W

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Sep 20, 2022

A really excellent broad look at Project Management and the main components that make it up. This course gave a great but concise overview of what it takes to be an effective Project Manager in any field.

By Airad M

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Oct 13, 2021

I am so glade to have chosen this certificate. It is so entertaining and so fun. It really hard to stay motivated when doing online courses. However, this certificate keeps the content fun and interactive.

By S A

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Jul 25, 2021

I am very satisfied with this great experience, a really great online training. I have completed the first course and i am motivated to complete the next five courses, thank you coursera, thank you google.

By Den G

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Jul 7, 2021

This course was very Interactive. And, with recaps it made me remember the concepts.

The guest speakers were top notch.

I really enjoyed this course and learned many new things without feeling overwhelmed.

By Shreyas K

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Jul 5, 2021

The basics are explained in a simple way, and most of them can be directly applied to your profession. This course sets a good foundation for the other courses in the Project Management certificate series.

By A L

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Jul 3, 2021

It is well structured and organized. The mix of video, reading and quizzes was proportionate. The presentation was professional and upbeat. It was very well planned and executed for an introductory course.

By Qiaoyu W

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Jun 27, 2021

It’s introductory but very informative and I learnt a lot from this course. It’s very useful for someone who wants to get a sense of project management and wants to dive deeper in this area in the future.

By Charissa B

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Aug 23, 2024

It gave a helpful overview of what to expect with project management. It got me excited about the next courses. The pacing was just right for my schedule and the content was easy to digest and comprehend.

By Amadi O C

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Jun 3, 2023

This course has improved my skill in PM. I really appreciate Google for putting up this course and Coursera for giving us this platform to learn. Fantastic way to start a new career in Project Management.

By Parmeshwar N

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Feb 8, 2023

This is a wonderful course , involves readings, videos and quiz related to project managment.

I could really corelate my current skills with project management skills after taking this course.

Thanks a lot!

By SAMSON E

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Jan 4, 2023

This was a nice course that gave me an eye opener to project management. I was able to have a greenlight on project management basics that motivated me to proceed to google project management full course.

By James G

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Dec 28, 2022

Very well laid out course. The instructor was awesome, energetic, and was able to keep my attention. This built a nice foundation of what project management is and I am excited to get started on Module 2!

By Roshon w

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Oct 27, 2022

Surprised at how often I have already used Project Management Skills in everyday life as well as the workplace. I'm excited to implement the skills and information I am learning here to my own business.

By Janet C

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Feb 24, 2022

I have taken PM courses before and found them to be bogged down in well, dogma like terms and practices. I find this more matter of fact and more organic course less intimidating and easier to comprehend.

By Chernova U M

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Jan 22, 2022

It was a really exciting journey into the world of project management! Here you can learn about necessary skills, tools and frameworks that should be applied to the project management .Highly recommended!