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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

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Apr 12, 2022

So much information was packaged in this course but it was so well organized and delivered that I was compelled to complete every segment. Well timed quizzes helped to ensure my comprehension as well.

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 Himanshu V

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May 22, 2022

I thoroughly enjoyed the course content. I is really informative and structured really well. Thanks !!

By Arleni H

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May 15, 2022

I learned a lot, all the topics in the course were applicable to my new position as a program manager.

By William A

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May 12, 2022

The course was really helpful, first experience in this type of job environment, well done and thanks!

By Salim A

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May 4, 2022

Many thanks to Coursera management for the best way and methods of learning. You are really amazing!!!

By Brennan R

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Feb 20, 2022

So far this course is much better and more informative than I expected. Nice job with the production.

By Rebeca B

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Feb 3, 2022

I'm very happy with my decision of initiating this course! This is the start of an incredible journey.

By Aldo C

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Jan 28, 2022

This is definetly a clear foundation as to what Project management entails and how you can utilise it.

By Urvashi R

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Jan 12, 2022

amazing program which helped me acquire new skills which will definitely help me in finding a good job

By Timur O

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Jan 8, 2022

The course contains a bunch of useful and generalized information about the work of a project manager.

By Erik H

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Dec 10, 2021

Straight forward and insightful. Provides a clear overview of the fundamentals of project management.

By Marie J

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Nov 24, 2021

it was such a great experience. I learned a lot. The material was clear and concise.

i love this course

By Nour M

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Oct 12, 2021

je vous remerciez beaucoup de me donné la chance d’apprendre de nouveau savoir votre travail est noble

By Samuel G

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Oct 10, 2021

The course was a real eye-opener and offered a great look into the fundamentals of project management.

By Santana R

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Sep 15, 2021

This was super helpful. It also made a lot of sense for me. It put it in a way that was easy to learn.

By Fauzan N Q

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Aug 12, 2021

Its such a honor for me to learn about project management. It will help me as a manager in the future.

By abdu b

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Jul 9, 2021

this is one of the best couses i've ever studied. Thank you so much google, thank you so much coursera

By Rajosee B

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Jun 17, 2021

Content- Interactive and Engaging

Explanation - Logical and Comprehensible

Pedagogy- Extremely impactful

By Ale K

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Jun 16, 2021

Excelentes los videos, las preguntas y todos los ejercicios. Felicitaciones, todo muy claro y dinamico

By Miguel T R

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Jun 8, 2021

Muy bueno el curso, muy interesante las pruebas que contiene y los instructores son muy profesionales.

By Santiago E M H

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May 11, 2021

An excellent course to start knowing about project management, the resources and activities are great.

By Ahmad S

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Apr 27, 2021

I was very lucky to take this course, I thank google for this heavy information in project management.

By Mehmet H Ç

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Mar 22, 2021

It gives a both broad and brief understanding on project management :) I'm eager to go deeper into it.

By Nicholasito R

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Apr 3, 2025

I learned much and I can see how the new concepts and knowledge can be applied in my career and life.

By Atilio D A C

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Mar 10, 2025

Extraordinaria certificación, me encantó haberme dado la oportunidad de tomarlo y además, lograrlo!!!

By Juan C C H

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Oct 6, 2024

Es un gran apoyo para quienes queremos certificar los conocimientos en gestión de proyectos. Gracias!