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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.

VC

Aug 23, 2022

This course has helped me to understand all phases of any project in detail, which includes Project initiation, Project Planning, Execution, Methodologies and applying the same in real world

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By TAMER R

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Jul 3, 2021

I am at the beginning of the road, and this is the first right step

By Alessandro B

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Jun 20, 2021

Very well made course, very nice to follow it, very basic concepts.

By Lina P

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Jun 8, 2021

Loved this class! The instructor was great, and very knowledgeable.

By Munyaradzi S

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Jun 6, 2021

The course was very insightful and course content expertly crafted.

By Edoardo M

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Apr 27, 2021

Excelente contenido y muy bien explicado. Cumplió con lo propuesto.

By Brian C

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Apr 27, 2021

Good intro course that help organize broad PM ideas into ballpoints

By Gautam R J

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Apr 19, 2021

Very simple way take through in initial project management journey.

By David F

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Apr 11, 2021

Excellent and professional course, deep focus and 100% recommended.

By Shimeka W

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Mar 27, 2021

I think they did a great job of providing an overview of the topic.

By Muhammad O

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Jul 22, 2025

help me in understanding the key foundations of project management

By Saud K

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Mar 23, 2025

Great material introducing the fundamentals on project management.

By tommy h

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Jan 29, 2025

I really liked how streamlined it was and super easy to understand

By Cameron R

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Dec 24, 2024

Clear, concise, comprehensive and allowed for easy review. Thanks.

By M S k

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Oct 21, 2024

best as I learn multiple new things related to project management.

By Samantha W

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Oct 10, 2024

Very well laid out and gives great real life examples and stories!

By Thara K

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Oct 7, 2024

It provides a comperhensvie overview of project management basics.

By ronald c m

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Sep 21, 2024

Completamente didáctico interactivo y lleno de información valiosa

By justice l

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Aug 28, 2024

THANK YOU, I HAVE ENJOYED THE COURSE AND IT WILL BE USEFULL TO ME.

By JONATHAN S P

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Aug 24, 2024

thank you!. i learned a lot that i can apply to my job...God Bless

By Nishant K S

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Aug 12, 2024

Helpful. Both as a Course and a General Guidance on the PM Career.

By Tania

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Jun 28, 2024

I enjoyed this course, great balance of video, reading and quiz's.

By MC W

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Jun 25, 2024

It was thorough and well explained, not boring and very practical.

By Carla C

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May 23, 2024

Excelente curso, ideal para mejorar y adquirir nuevas habilidades.

By Samahir S I

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May 17, 2024

It was so perfect, but module 4 was a little bit heavy, thank you.

By rose w

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Apr 22, 2024

its was amazing learning , but why did l not receive a certificate