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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

MR

Nov 27, 2021

Learned a lot such as Agile, C-Suite, Change management, Corporate governance, Culture mapping, DMAIC, Kanban, Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Linear, Matrix structure, Reporting chart, Six Sigma etc. Thank you

LL

Jan 18, 2022

Very informative and thorough! I've finished this course with so much knowledge that can be applied to the workforce. Everything is laid out in easy to follow and efficient steps. Couldn't be happier!

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By María D

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Aug 10, 2021

¡Excelente curso! Aprendí muchísimo y me llevo muchas herramientos para implementar en mi carrera profesional.

By Nana Y D

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Aug 7, 2021

Are you seeking to enrich your knowledge on Project Management. This course has it all. I loved every bit of it

By Athenai Q

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Jul 28, 2021

Extremely thorough ! A great introduction! I am impatient to finish all their modules in the PM Specialisation.

By Yohandra C

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Apr 20, 2021

It's very informational. I feel like I am back in school. I am so glad that I found this certification program.

By Miroslava T

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Apr 5, 2021

great overview, very nice videos and the reading summarizes theory in a very efficient way, 100% recommended :D

By anu h

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Mar 20, 2021

Very nicely summarized content, with interesting exercises and interactive methods! Keep up the great job guys!

By Ee L L

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Mar 18, 2021

I enjoyed this course it gave a solid foundation of project management. Love the course content and structure.

By Alonso P

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Aug 5, 2025

Very useful, I learned a lot about definitions and have a better understanding about what constitues a project

By Ayşe G

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Apr 14, 2025

it was an excellent start for the junior PMs, i'm very excited to see what's more to come on this programme (:

By Diego M S

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Mar 21, 2025

Awesome hands-on content with tips from real Google managers. Great to review concepts or learn from the best!

By ABBA G

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Sep 3, 2024

the first course was easy to understand and apply to the real word. i love how simplified and engaging it is.

By Val E K

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Nov 18, 2023

Easy but thorough explanations with a nice combo of learning activities to stay engaged. Definitely recommend.

By Temitayo A

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Oct 26, 2023

This is a great course, you should try it! The course contents and delivery are impactful, highly recommended.

By Barnabás S

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Oct 21, 2023

Gives basic to intermediate knowledge about Project Management and the duty of the different actors of a team.

By Marilyn Y

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Oct 5, 2023

Thank you for having this available in an online format. The course was very comprehensive and easy to follow.

By Chaman R

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Aug 26, 2023

All the fundamentals of Project Management were taught which helped me to start my career. Thank you so much!

By yash k

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Aug 23, 2023

very good and useful course. but it will do well to include more practical examples as part of course material

By Ritesh K

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May 16, 2023

this course helps me to understand more about responsibilities & others to perform in project management task.

By michael m

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May 4, 2023

Great Course, informative and holds you to read all coursework. It is comprehensive for the basics.

Thank you!

By Ana U

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Apr 29, 2023

I liked it very much because ir focuses on the fundamentals and gives a complete view about Project Management

By Nneka A

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Mar 28, 2023

It was an amazing experience. I am grateful for all the knowledge and skills i acquired by taking this course.

By Chinyelu O

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Mar 13, 2023

Overall I like it. I thought it very informative and I learned a lot. It was a great start to the curriculum.

By Carmen A

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Feb 12, 2023

Interactive and easy to understand,. I love schooling so its a win win for me! Thank you coursera and Googles!

By Kseniia D

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Feb 7, 2023

I like it! All information is really necessary. I hope I will pass all 6 courses of Google Project Management!