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About the Course

This is the first of six courses in the Google Project Management Certificate program, which will help you develop the skills needed to apply for entry-level roles as a project manager. 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. Current Google project managers will offer a multi-dimensional educational experience that will provide you with tools you can apply on the job. 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

NE

Apr 10, 2022

Wow, I did not expect that it will be so much fun to work on this course. It gives a lot of good information. This course must be taken by anybody who is not familiar with project management methods.

JM

Jun 21, 2021

This is so amazing and I am extremely happy and thankful to you all for blessing me with this great opportunity I have learned so much and can't wait to be a future project manager one day at google

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By David C

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Aug 13, 2021

Excellent introduction and overview - very helpful particularly around change management

By Rebeca C D

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Aug 6, 2021

Excellent course to get notions on project management, concepts and dynamics of the area

By IRFAN U R

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Aug 5, 2021

A very interesting and full of knowledge course on learning basics of project management

By Hafizul A

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Aug 3, 2021

easy to understand and very useful for me to implement this knowledge in my organization

By Hari P

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Jul 16, 2021

It was the best course on PM for begineers to know all about the role and the PM ethics.

By Kathleen R

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Jul 5, 2021

Great overview and introduction to project management. Easy to follow and user friendly.

By C h

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Jun 21, 2021

Videos are short and informative. Quizzes are good at testing out what you have learnt.

By Sara B

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May 18, 2021

Easy to understand and learn from, wish you could always have the take notes section tho

By Abuzzal A

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Apr 15, 2021

The instructor is very engaging. The course structure and material is concise and clear.

By Kim I

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Apr 11, 2021

I so enjoyed this course. Easy to follow and interesting format. Keep up the great work!

By Donna S

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Apr 9, 2021

Excellent introduction to Project Management! Great guides and interesting case studies.

By Anshu S

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Apr 3, 2021

Brilliantly compiled course and delivered in the most effective and encouraging fashion!

By Jesús M M T

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Apr 1, 2021

It is a good way to lean new concepts or to review them if you have previous experience.

By Sara H

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Mar 17, 2021

Thank you ! I learned a lot from this course ,I can't wait for the next course to begin.

By Anthony B

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Apr 9, 2025

Course material was presented in a way that was comprehensive and easy to follow along.

By Sérgio C

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Dec 10, 2024

I found this course to be an excellent introduction to the world of project management.

By Mouhamad D

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Aug 29, 2024

I was a wondelful journey following this course that have refreshed my knowledge in PM.

By Curtis W

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May 23, 2024

Very thorough and comprehensive journey that anchors the learner in project management.

By Ashleigh J

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Mar 5, 2024

To finally put some terminology to practices that I already have been doing was joyous.

By Love Y

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Feb 22, 2024

WoooooW, the breath and scope of the Foundational Material was absolutely phenomenal!!!

By Muhammad I A

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Feb 14, 2024

This course offers best understanding about the basics of project management processes.

By BHARGAV G

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Oct 25, 2023

It's a very great course for those who are willing to learn or join project management.

By Anudari T

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Oct 25, 2023

Very informative and concise. It's been easy to understand such well organized courses.

By Sheila W

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Sep 4, 2023

This is a great course to learn the foundations of Project Management. Glad I took it.

By Alpar M

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Aug 20, 2023

Loved the course! Very informative and well-designed. Looking forward to learning more!