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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

LD

Aug 11, 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.

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 Rhyza

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Mar 28, 2022

This foundational course was eye-opening and was fundamental to my career growth.

By Kirti M

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Jan 8, 2022

It is an amazing course to get you started with the basics of project management.

By Sahil K

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Dec 2, 2021

It was an amazing course. Also it helped me to understand things in a better way.

By Vivek K

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Nov 9, 2021

Really it give me good insight and knowledge of the basics of Project Management.

By Greta M

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Oct 10, 2021

Excellent Introduction, it covers the most important concepts very undertandable.

By Rachel Z

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Sep 13, 2021

This course is just what i needed! It is easy and fun and I have learned so much.

By Reyes G

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Aug 28, 2021

I liked the course very much it is very well structured and simple to understand.

By Lau C

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Aug 3, 2021

Buena introducción, el formato es bastante dinámico y las actividades muy claras.

By Brianie T (

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Aug 3, 2021

Learned a lot about project management and how to start looking for a new career.

By Prasanna K

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Jul 21, 2021

Excellent Course and Indepth Information, Thank you soo much coursera and google.

By Pedro V L T

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Jul 2, 2021

" muito bom, dá-nos maior abertura e visão, nas diversas areas de atividade..."

By Thuy P

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Jun 23, 2021

Extremely helpful course for anyone wishing to start career in projectmanagement!

By Mukhtar A

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May 17, 2021

The course presents a very organized and solid foundation for project management.

By Fiona G

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May 10, 2021

Informative and interesting. I like the way the course is taught, I learned a lot

By Daphnie G

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May 5, 2021

its an eye opener, cant wait to experience the entire project management package.

By Mayar G

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Apr 3, 2021

Great Course!! totally recommended cuz I learned new terminologies and concepts!!

By Javier S F

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Mar 17, 2021

This course is the perfect one to get started if you are trying to land a PM role

By Vishnu v

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Apr 1, 2025

Good course for beginners who want to start their journey in project management.

By Tania P N F

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Mar 29, 2025

Muchas herramientas es un curso interesante ya que contiene información valuable

By Luis F W G

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Jan 5, 2025

Excelente pela riqueza de detalhes dos Fundamentos do Gerenciamento de Projetos.

By ABDELAZIZ M

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Dec 22, 2024

this course is a reward from Coursera to people who want to improve their career

By Michael M

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Nov 7, 2024

Very happy so far with the program. Looking forward to more challenging lessons.

By D. P S

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Aug 27, 2024

easy to understand, systematic, the quiz and exercise make the learning more fun

By Mohamed A

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Jun 22, 2024

Interesting course I have learned many skills in project management fundamentals

By Manzi D

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Apr 26, 2024

This course gave me A good understanding of how different organization function.