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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 Geoffrey M M

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May 11, 2021

Knowledgeable instructors and well-structured course content.

By Muntether A

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Apr 23, 2021

Very detailed easy to understand with such great instructors!

By Omi O D

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Apr 19, 2021

Outstanding coming out of week 1, but it's still only week 1.

By Janet M F

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Apr 18, 2021

I enjoyed this course and looking forward to the next course.

By Araceli G

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Apr 7, 2021

Thanks for the amazing starting line. Couldn´t be happier! :D

By Michelle P

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Mar 27, 2021

Put together with great concepts and videos. Highly recommend

By Uriel R

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May 10, 2025

Disfruté mucho el curso, todo el tiempo fue claro y preciso.

By Jemima A

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Feb 1, 2025

A very detailed course , well taught with full understanding

By Jorge R B S

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Sep 21, 2024

Es muy buen cursor para emprender en su negocio y en la vida

By Supriya G

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Aug 18, 2024

Wonderfully designed course for a newcomer, simple and crisp

By Pattraporn P

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Aug 2, 2024

really recommended for the foundations of project management

By Ricky T

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Jul 15, 2024

Just finished my first course. Very clear and learned a lot.

By Lennie N

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Jun 27, 2024

Very informative about what it takes to be a prject manager.

By José A F

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Apr 21, 2024

Excellent course, well-done content, and easy to understand.

By Nadira S

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Mar 29, 2024

great course! Very thorough with lots of practical examples.

By Anita C

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Mar 15, 2024

Very useful, agile, focused, understandable and interesting!

By Aizirek N

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Jan 24, 2024

It was too smooth to complete this course. I really like it.

By Yuliia R

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Jan 18, 2024

Incredible experience! Eagerly anticipating the next course!

By Ernestina L I

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Jan 10, 2024

Me encanto, es muy accesible y interesante y facil de llevar

By Bharani S S

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Dec 17, 2023

Excellent course and effectively brings out self revelation.

By Dominique P

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Nov 27, 2023

It is exactly what, the course description said it would be.

By Salma B

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Nov 12, 2023

great and very useful material with professional instructors

By Ellicia G

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Aug 28, 2023

This course is very informative, and I highly recommend it!!

By JEYYY N

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Aug 17, 2023

I love it, everything was soo smooth and easy to understand.