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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

SC

Nov 10, 2022

It was a fantastic learning experience with a knowledge of project management information. The team as a whole did a fantastic job of demonstrating their individual perspectives on project management.

DT

Jul 23, 2023

The course is well design and very interactive. I don't have prior experience of Project Management. But Course help me to understand various jargon associated with Project management in a simple way.

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By Muse M

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Jan 11, 2022

Google Project Management is helpful to improve your career to the next level. I hope you will exciting learning style of Google instructors.

By sunil s

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Dec 22, 2021

This course is very useful and effective as its gives a basic idea about what is project . what role and responsibility of project manager .

By David S

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Dec 17, 2021

This course has gave me an overview of what PM means and its responsabilities. Now I'm ready to start my career as PM and continue this path.

By Siddartha Y

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Sep 21, 2021

This course is simple, straight and very informative. The examples, content and guidance are apt and spot on. I thoroughly enjoyed doing this

By Deyanira A S

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Jun 5, 2021

I enjoyed the course as it explain the basics in a very comprehensive way and linked examples to normal activities and not only big projects.

By Nathan F

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May 29, 2021

An all-around, comprehensive foundational approach to the role and importance of project and program management! I really enjoyed the course.

By Divya R

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May 29, 2021

This course is defiantly enlightening. I hardly knew anything about project management. This course is giving me a direction & goals in life.

By mark l

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Apr 14, 2021

Good overview of the foundation principles, the impacts of organizational structure and culture, and how to effectively maneuver for success.

By BRUCE O

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Mar 28, 2021

Very interesting introduction to project management. The teacher provided basic explanation which made the course more fun and easy to learn.

By Daniel A R G

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Jul 16, 2024

I love it. Simply explained, short-term memory reminders and long-term rewards. I just fell in love with Project Management thanks to Google

By Raden H

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Jan 17, 2024

This course really help me get through the gist of what a "Project Manager" is and what are the responsibilities and steps to do their jobs.

By Cameal S

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Dec 22, 2023

provides a really good introduction to the work of project management as well as starting to see what industries you are most interested in.

By Usama A

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Sep 8, 2023

it was an amazing course that covered all basic to advanced concepts and provided me with very useful insights realted to Project Management

By Saidel L

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Sep 1, 2023

I like it. I like the rythm and the way the information is shared. There's a lot of info I want to imprint and hold closely to my daily work

By Ajogwu D

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Jun 15, 2023

I gained very practical insight into the basics of project management. The knowledge i have acquired has aroused my curiosity to learn more.

By Basil M

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Jun 3, 2023

Very informative yet easy to follow. It gives you the basic understanding of what it means to be a project manager without overwhelming you.

By Farrukh B

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May 7, 2023

It was a wonderful experience to complete this course. This course improved my skills and concepts regarding Project Management foundations.

By OBADIAH S

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Feb 15, 2023

Was able to go through this course at my own pace. I now have a clear understanding of the foundation of project management. Thanks Google!!

By Murphy C

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Dec 3, 2022

Great course! Recommend it to anyone who wants an understanding of project management. Videos, material and resources are readily available.

By MariaCarmela S

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Nov 9, 2022

This is a very helpful course to be introduced to the concept of Project Management and its details. Excited to continue to the next course!

By chevy p

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Oct 15, 2022

excellent presenter, opportunity to test understanding and knowledge absorption, and short video clips of first person experiential sharing

By Celia W

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Oct 4, 2022

The course is generously organized into small bits of information. It details the foundation of program management. I learned a great deal.

By Evonne J

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Aug 11, 2022

The Goggle Project Management Certificate program is a journey a suggest anyone who is looking for a career change take. It's well worth it.

By Abidemi A

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Aug 11, 2022

I really enjoyed the course, it was well taught. It is easy to understand. The intermittent assignments within each lesson was very helpful.

By Caleb O

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Jul 28, 2022

So much love the course. And having finish the first four out of the six courses, i must say that Emilio has been my best instructor so far.