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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

BC

Dec 27, 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.

IN

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.

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By Mary L P P

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Mar 24, 2025

muy dinámico y completa y actualizada, justa y esencial los temas dados

By Wickus V w

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Mar 19, 2025

excellent course fun and interactive, definitely recommend it to anyone

By Damaris D E

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Mar 8, 2025

Es un curso muy complejo, ayuda con nuevas herramientas y alternativas.

By JR I

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Jan 18, 2025

Great information and program to learn the basics of project managment.

By Nileshkumar H P

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Dec 17, 2024

This course I took has been very beneficial for my own personal growth.

By Leonel V

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Oct 29, 2024

Great introduction to Project Management and the speakers were amazing!

By Wu W (

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Sep 4, 2024

nice structure course. suitable for beginner. very in-depth knowledge .

By Ahmed A

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Aug 5, 2024

delicious valuable knowledge. thank you very much for sharing all this.

By Tom R

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May 16, 2024

very insightful and light introduction into field of project management

By suneesh R

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Feb 28, 2024

Great content and will help you in your project management deliverables

By Milton S

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Jan 11, 2024

It is concise, clear and with real world examples. I loved this course!

By Kayla L W

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Nov 28, 2023

extremely helpful and kayla proof so anyone can learn from this program

By Alessia G

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Oct 20, 2023

Great introduction to PM! Interactive, easy to follow and comprehensive

By Said G A

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Oct 7, 2023

fantastic course. well organized thorough and easy to follow "loved it"

By Troy H

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Aug 18, 2023

The information was valuable and taught in a format that was effective.

By Fathi R

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Jul 10, 2023

Great Learning materials and also the explanation from the Google Staff

By Aungsan M

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Jul 7, 2023

Very educational on organizational structure and a lot of methodologies

By Pradeep K

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May 22, 2023

A wonderful course for everyone to get over view of project management.

By Bharani V

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Apr 29, 2023

USEFUL AND INTERESTING CONTENT AND CONTEXT FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT WORLD

By Ologundudu D O

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Mar 23, 2023

I love everything about this course, I'm so excited about the next one.

By Fatima G

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Feb 6, 2023

Amazing and very interactive. Very thorough lessons and videos as well!

By Shelley M

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Jan 30, 2023

Excellent presentation of materials and added reading. Easy to digest.

By francis f

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Jan 11, 2023

This is a well designed course in the Google project management series.

By Jesus S

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Dec 26, 2022

Es un curso muy interesante que provee aquello que promociona y ofrece.

By Chibunna C E

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Dec 16, 2022

its exciting and a eye opener to how projects are started and concluded