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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

LA

Apr 28, 2021

Gives a solid background understanding to starting with project management and explains concepts such as organizational culture/structure and project management practices such as agile and waterfall.

LD

Aug 12, 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.

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By Yohandra C

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Apr 21, 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 6, 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 21, 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 19, 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 6, 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 22, 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 4, 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 19, 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 27, 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 6, 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 17, 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 14, 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 13, 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!

By Dymonique T

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Jan 27, 2023

There was a lot of fundamental information, concepts, and breakdown of the fundamentals of Project Management.

By Md S

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Dec 26, 2022

Great learning experience! What was excellent about this course is that it was presented in a digestible size.

By N B

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Nov 21, 2022

Very informative and user friendly. The readings and video combination

makes the content easier to understand.