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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

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.

MM

Feb 28, 2023

thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to enroll this Google project management certification. But, I am not able to pay for the program because I have no money even to sustain myself. Why

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By Rafi A

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Oct 4, 2023

Learned the Foundations of Project Management approach and philosophy, including values and principles. Coursera x Google

By Ayomide A

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Sep 18, 2023

With what have learn so far i think i might be interested in many related courses like this. have been doing great so far

By Gregory H D

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Sep 5, 2023

Very interesting and structured course ! I have learned some useful lessons on the foundations of project management!!!!

By Aakriti S

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Jun 1, 2023

A great foundation course for beginners on Project management journey, enabling learning on different management styles !

By Colin B

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May 26, 2023

Very high quality. I am extremely grateful to Google for this course. I have learned more than I expected. Deep and rich.

By Gabriel E

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May 22, 2023

Very insightful, practical and really helpful, I believe this course was the missing link in my career transition as a PM

By GIAN Z S

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May 2, 2023

Very insightful yet so basic. Very good material and can be taught to anyone with basic experience of being in a project.

By Jennevie M

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Apr 29, 2023

Excellent, I am very excited to have started this study under this platform, with more desire to continue towards success

By Vanussa A

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Feb 9, 2023

Very helpful and interactive, its an easy learning process and the ideas are simple and easy to apply in your day-to-day.

By Mohammed A J

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Feb 4, 2023

Great course with an amazing overview of what project management is all about, learning form some of the industry's best

By Mohit J

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Feb 1, 2023

Amazing way of managing a project. Best part is the way the modules are created. A must for any managing role. Go for it.

By Joe N H

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Dec 29, 2022

It was a great introductory course that covered a broad area of topics. It kept me engaged and eager for the next course.

By Claudia I D M

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Nov 24, 2022

Excellent course, I learned a lot! Very easy to understand and covers the key and basic points of the Project Management.

By Robert B S

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Nov 16, 2022

The course is challenging, practical and worthy pursuing. I am equipped with the necessary skills for project management.

By Ewuradwoa D

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Nov 7, 2022

This course has been informative, relatable and helped me grasp project management concepts in the simplest ways possible

By Craig B

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Oct 20, 2022

A strong introduction course for beginners to project management! very detailed and thorough explanation of the concepts.

By Andriene R

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Oct 13, 2022

Very insigtful! everything is laid out simply and i appreciate the assignments that help me to think of which jobs i want

By Marla F

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Sep 29, 2022

Nice format that taggles between video and text and interactive learning features. It's forgiving and helpful and clear.

By Marcia T

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Sep 28, 2022

Great Introduction to Project Management - what it means and how to incorprate current skill sets into this type of role

By Diandra D

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Sep 9, 2022

This course provides a deep understanding about the particular field,stakeholders and the hierarchy in the organisation.

By CARL W D T

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Aug 30, 2022

It is a comprehensive learning experience, considering that this is just a start or brief overview of project management.

By Jonah L

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Aug 25, 2022

I am quite thankful for the opprotunity to participate in this course, I am learning much and I look forward to the next.

By RAVIL S

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Aug 25, 2022

Very nice person, nice to watch and listen. Readings mixed with videos and harismatic speakers. I liked the course a lot.

By Christopher A W

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Aug 23, 2022

A terriffic overview of the project managment process and associated considerations. Excited for the rest of the program!

By Ahira M S M

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Aug 23, 2022

La información es muy completa y enriquecedora. El paso por el curso tiene lógica y estructura definida y bien contenida.