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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 Basil A

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Sep 18, 2022

It gave me an excellent understanding of project managment

By eazy j

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Aug 28, 2022

This course is very well detailed and easily understandable

By Luke E

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Aug 27, 2022

Exactly what you need to know - well paced and informative!

By jonathan g

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Aug 20, 2022

A very useful course! I look forward to additional courses!

By Bethany E F

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Aug 5, 2022

Straightforward and very informational. A confidence boost!

By Debra M

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Jul 27, 2022

The information was presented for the layman to understand.

By Mohamad S

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Jul 23, 2022

very easy to follow and encourging attitude and interaction

By Alyssa D

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Jul 7, 2022

Wonderful intro to project management! Excited to continue!

By Epryll M

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Jul 7, 2022

I've learned a lot and looking forward to the next chapters

By Justin F

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Jun 28, 2022

Great course to get you introdcued with project management!

By Dr. R M

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Jun 27, 2022

I have learned so much from this course thank you so much!!

By Pankaj J

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Jun 27, 2022

This is really amazing Google provided PMI course worth it.

By Vaishali S

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Jun 20, 2022

this course was very informative and easily understandable.

By SABATINA D

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Jun 9, 2022

I cant view my certificate post completing the first course

By Pawan K B

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Jun 7, 2022

Very good cource for the basics of the project management..

By Michael H

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Jun 6, 2022

Excellent overview! I cannot wait to get into the next one!

By Pamela F

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May 30, 2022

I'm really enjoying my course and the information provided.

By Sabrina

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May 23, 2022

Detailed but easy to understand course. Very informative!

By Alireza s

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May 9, 2022

A great journey for learning Project Management Foundations

By KPS S

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May 5, 2022

very useful and knowledge gaining program for aspiring PMs.

By John M ' M

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May 3, 2022

great! it ws very insightful and in depth at the same time.

By Oluwafolakemi O I

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Apr 26, 2022

It was a simple and exciting guide into Project Management.

By Bipinkumar G

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Apr 20, 2022

This is an amazing course. I'd like to recommend it to all.

By Nur I A R

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Apr 16, 2022

Great cource to know the fundamental for project management

By Hanzala

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Apr 12, 2022

Very basic and informative course, well design for beginner