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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....

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Feb 1, 2023

I do not know why it is the best course I have ever had. Thank you, Google and Coursera, for providing such a great course. You cover many intensive and comprehensive items, particularly the speaker.

LD

Aug 12, 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.

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By Mukesh N

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Sep 24, 2024

Amazing to learn with best mentors and good structured course!

By Oluseyi O

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Sep 17, 2024

Quite interactive and mind engaging, I love the simplicity too

By Annalyn T G

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Jun 18, 2024

The lectures and reading materials are very clear and helpful.

By Sergio A C

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Mar 5, 2024

Excellent place to get started in the project management world

By SANTOS R

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Feb 1, 2024

EXCELENTE MUY BIEN DISEÑADO Y CON BUENA METODOLOGIA PEDAGOGICA

By Bashar A

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Jan 8, 2024

One of the rare courses that actually teaches something useful

By Muhammad F

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Jan 6, 2024

This course is very informative and gainful to get more skills

By Muhammad A M

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Dec 6, 2023

great, starting point for someone learning Project Management.

By Favour O

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Nov 26, 2023

It is a very well structured curriculum for project management

By Diana V

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Nov 16, 2023

Great course! Recommend to anyone who loves project management

By Mohamed E

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Sep 18, 2023

all you need to get started in the world of project management

By Yusuf L

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Sep 12, 2023

A very descriptive and explanatory module. I highly recommend

By Raghavendra P

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Aug 28, 2023

Excellent course even for experienced techies in the industry.

By Christopher A

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Aug 9, 2023

Very informative and useful for a career in project management

By chikwado c

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Jun 7, 2023

An incredible start to this life-changing knowledge and skill.

By Mahmoud A

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Jun 2, 2023

really i enjoyed the course , thank you so much for everything

By Pallavi R

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May 20, 2023

Excellent course to understand basics about project management

By Santram M

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May 15, 2023

a throurough covergae of all the basics in project management.

By Lt C N N

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May 7, 2023

EXCELLENT MENTOR, MATERIAL AND INTERFACE .. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

By Brix J N

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Apr 26, 2023

I really learned a lot this course is best for the first start

By Furkan D

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Apr 22, 2023

One of the best course I have ever take. Thank you everyone...

By INTHIRA K

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Apr 20, 2023

This course help seeing clearer picture of project management.

By ASHABAHEBWA E S

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Apr 7, 2023

It provided me with a solid foundation for project management

By Kazuga Z S

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Mar 30, 2023

It was an amazing experience, the delivery approach is lovely.

By Giovanni D

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Mar 28, 2023

Very informative and precise. Excited for the next few phases.