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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.

BC

Dec 26, 2021

This course is very helpful for those who want to kick start their career in project management field. It is highly interactive and covers basics of project management thoroughly. I really enjoyed it.

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By Joel A

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Jul 29, 2021

This course was very informative and on point, the instructor makes sure that all the points are simplified and well understood. This course definately stands upto its name.

By Evijin P

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Jun 13, 2021

Great starter for a beginner. Great content with high quality study materials. Kudos to the team behind this. Enjoyed learning the first part. Learning is the new addiction.

By Mark C

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May 20, 2021

There was so much information covered. I recommend anyone to take this class as it is simple to do on your own time and it covers all the major topics of project management.

By Akshay J

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May 14, 2021

This simple to understand course gave me a very clear understanding about a project manager's role, project management, and basic structure of how an organization functions.

By Christian O

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Nov 5, 2023

I appreciate the time taken to empower us by relating all new knowledge to what we may already know or have experience with. It makes the information really easy to digest.

By Daishell D

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Sep 6, 2023

I really enjoyed the assigned instructors for this first course. He was very clear, concise, and I was able to established a comfortable connection with his teaching style.

By Heba M

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Aug 1, 2023

It was a great overview of what the term project management means. Highly recommended for both beginners and even who has pervious knowledge, it will definitely add to you.

By Kandi H

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Jul 29, 2023

Wonderful start to understanding Project Management and the different roles and methods within this field. Enjoyed each week and course and looking forward to the next one!

By Steph L

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Jul 16, 2023

Cousera and Google have done an excellent job with this certification. I learned so much great information about Project Management. I look forward to the upcoming courses.

By Manuel V V

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Feb 1, 2023

Every aspiring project manager should take this course. It was simple, straight to the point, and packed with tremendous knowledge every PM should start their journey with.

By Meh N

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Jan 17, 2023

its good a opportunity for me to got this certificate. its a good platform for learning . I appreciated google team to provide these type of short courses. Thanks Google...

By Deleted A

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Dec 1, 2022

Excellent overview of Project Management! Deep enough for acquiring new applicable knowledge, friendly enough to encourage engaging the other courses for the certification.

By Afaq A

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Oct 20, 2022

It was great learning experience for me. i got something new and the best part is the instructor was very good and his methodolgy is just amazing. Thanks for such a course

By Hamza A

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Oct 8, 2022

It was great entry of the certificate program and smoothly in the same time, keep telling us it's ok to be lost now you'll get everything in a while was great thing to do.

By Sara N

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Aug 4, 2022

A very detailed course: I enjoyed every aspect of it. The testimonies of different Project managers, program managers and specialists made it even more interesting. Thanks!

By Kyle L

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Jun 7, 2022

Great introductory course into the concepts of Project Management. Was legitimately pleased to see Lean Six Sigma get a section. Looking forward to the rest of the courses!

By Modupe O

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May 31, 2022

I enjoyed this course every step of the way. It is simply broken down, very relatable, doesn't bore, and all the facilitators were very amazing. I'm glad I took the course!

By Reginald R

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May 12, 2022

this was a real eye opener for me, its made me more observant about every day activities that can be inculprated into PM and better understanding of the whole concept of PM

By Jeffrey B

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Apr 30, 2022

Course one was clear and easy to follow. I like how it builds up the content, making it manageable for people who may have never been exposed to any of the content covered.

By Keyur T

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Dec 31, 2021

Completed Foundations of Project Management, it is great course to learn the fundamentals of project management with deep knowledge on Agile and othe project methodologies.

By Iqbal

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Dec 16, 2021

Highly recommended for someone who wants to kick-start their learning in the field of Project Management. The series of this course will help you acquire so much knowledge.

By Efe K

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Nov 9, 2021

Great Course! You can get both theorical and practical informations about Project managment. And the content is industry independent, so it is helpful for every job field.

By Jason R

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Aug 1, 2021

This course is very insightful and provides much needed examples for individuals who digest and ultimately learn best by case study. Highly recommended and engaging course!

By Ana G V A

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Apr 5, 2021

i really enjoyed the first course, easy to follow and learn as you go. Love the note section and the fact that videos have the transcript to follow along as you make notes.

By Swazi K

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Sep 5, 2024

I was always afriad to take this course as I feared I would not understand, But thanks to the instructors and carefully planed modules I not only understood, I enjoyed it.