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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

RC

Dec 21, 2022

This course 1 is so clear that I can even apply it to my daily routine! I want to explore more about Project Management. Thank you, Google: Coursera for making this happen to those who lack knowledge.

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.

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By Sandra Y

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Jun 3, 2021

I am really enjoying the information that I am learning

By Vikram R

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May 16, 2021

Loved this course and the knowledge of the instructor !!

By David M S

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May 13, 2021

Great course and outstanding instructor and colaborators

By Mohamed O K

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May 9, 2021

i learned new thing , really thanks all for great effort

By Annie V

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Apr 19, 2021

Thank you so much for creating this invaluable resource!

By loudaya c

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Apr 7, 2021

GREAT INFORMATION TO USE IN THE FUTURE OR EVEN RIGHT NOW

By renzo g

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Mar 22, 2021

Muy entretenido y agil me encanto de principio a fin. :D

By Federico L G

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Mar 15, 2021

Very interesting and well organized coursed! Great value

By Ulugbek U

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May 5, 2025

I like this course , because it`s really helpful for me

By Ts. H B L

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Apr 9, 2025

help me to learn the foundation to be a project manager

By Bruce I

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Apr 9, 2025

please provide PDF certificate of the course completed.

By ADOLFO G J

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Mar 11, 2025

Excelente curso, interesante y muy util para mi trabajo

By MILDRED C H

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Mar 1, 2025

Excelente sin embargo aun no me han dado el certificado

By Ayyoub B

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Feb 16, 2025

The best introduction to project management hands down!

By Jayanta R

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Nov 25, 2024

Excellent this course and it's contents and materials .

By Lori C

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Nov 4, 2024

Excellent information. Well worth the time and effort.

By Shashiprabha R

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Sep 13, 2024

good course to get the foundational level understanding

By Ang B H K

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Aug 22, 2024

Great instructor and easy to follow through the course!

By Muhammad K S

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Jul 19, 2024

An excellent forum to enhance your professional skills!

By echemutai l

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Jun 7, 2024

Very well taught. It is clear and packed with knowledge

By Ana V S M

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Jun 4, 2024

Very informative, easy to understand and learned a lot.

By SARDAR A

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Apr 18, 2024

a wonderful introductory course to project management .

By Katarzyna S

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Apr 7, 2024

Great for understanding the role of the Project Manager

By MrFrau P

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Feb 14, 2024

Great course to start your journey into the role of PM.

By Nasser A

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Jan 15, 2024

truly comprehensive and clear course, really enjoyed it