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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 Suyog G

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May 24, 2021

It's one of the best course and platform I have come across through , attention to every detail and explained them in so simple manner make it more effective to learn it.

By Imran A

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May 16, 2021

It was a great course for starting a professional project management career path and learn about the modern concepts of dealing with projects and manage them effectively.

By Dam M

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Apr 29, 2021

The videos were great, with a combination of subject matter content and personal videos relevant to the course. I also felt he exercises and quizzes were great in length.

By Joseph J

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Apr 16, 2021

Very well done and impeccably organized. I would like a way to download all lessons, lectures and documentation in a single PDF, but that is a minor quibble. Recommended.

By Abraham E

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Apr 12, 2021

Muy bueno para entrarle al mundo de la Gestión de Proyectos. No te esperas que puedes aprender cosas nuevas aún cuando ya estabas relacionado con la Gestión de Proyectos.

By Punam P

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Sep 14, 2024

Nice blend of theoretical knowledge and practical examples. Also, throughout the course, the use of daily-life examples makes it easy to grasp the concepts being taught.

By Lovin V

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Sep 3, 2024

This course covers essential project management skills, methodologies, and the importance of aligning projects with organizational goals while effectively leading teams.

By Grigore T

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Aug 16, 2024

The Google Project Management Professional Certificate is a comprehensive and well-structured program designed to equip learners with essential project management skills

By Desy Z

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Jul 21, 2024

Thankyou coursera, i did it to myself, for my growth up career and my self growth. its basic there is 5 courses anymore to explore and studying. i hope i can do it again

By Maksumul H

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Dec 8, 2023

Easy to follow, motivational, rich information presented perfectly for beginners, interactive and thorough. I completed Course 1 and am eager to begin the second course.

By Leah S V

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Oct 10, 2023

I like that the course is simple and yet challenging enough for beginners like me. Thanks so much Google, Coursera and DTI for the scholarship! Blessings to all of you!

By shad m

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Sep 9, 2023

This is an exceptionally good course for all aspirants who wana get a good learning in project management. Like expected from google, this has been an awesome experience

By Samiksha S

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Jul 21, 2023

This has been an amazing course. I have learnt and explored other areas where I can go ahead on my career .

Also, Q&A have been really helpful in sharpening my knowledge.

By Zoe L

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Jul 13, 2023

I really liked this course. It was structured, easy to follow, and there were lots of exercises and activities to test my understanding. And I loved the career guidance.

By SANGEET D R

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Jul 11, 2023

The way the emtire course was explained and progressed step by step, one has to only pay attention to the topics. Notes and downloads are very useful to clear questions.

By Diana T

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Jul 10, 2023

I enjoyed this class and how relatable it was to my current life. I was able to quickly and thoroughly understand my role and how being a change agent affects a company.

By Anjali C

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Jul 4, 2023

Amazing course and a great intro to the world of project management. Loved the instructor and his style of teaching. Can't believe I completed this course within a week.

By Francisco J M M

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May 26, 2023

Excelente curso para tener unas bases de project management solidas y poder continuar con el aprendizaje ya mas especifico de como llevar un proyecto a un buen resultado

By Yovanny V

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Apr 23, 2023

Fue muy bueno como base de tus conocimientos de Project Manager, para mi me ayudo esclarecer muchos de las actividades y habiitos que tenia en mi dia a dia como project.

By Maria R B B

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Feb 27, 2023

Learned the basics of Project Management. Looking forward to learning more with Google Thank your for the opportunity and I know I will put what I learned to good use.

By Tolulope O

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Nov 25, 2022

This is a good start to get involve in project management. This expose you to the structure, culture, methodologies for achieving success in the Project management role

By Ahmed K

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Oct 5, 2022

Very Infomrative and Gained a new knowledge and experience new things and techniques i can use now on daily basis, thanks so much looking forward for advanced concepts.

By Theophilus O

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Sep 19, 2022

The course provides a strong foundation on project management and the engagement is great way for you to interact with the course and master the course as you move on.

By Evangeline P

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Aug 30, 2022

I like the approach they did in this course where the videos covered testimonials and best practice. I also liked the case studies and the interactive tasks! Great work!

By S F

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Jun 5, 2022

As a matter of fact, the course beat my expectation. It was more detailed and condensed at the same time and straight to the point. There was no beating around the bush.