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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 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.

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.

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By Abdullahi S

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Jul 19, 2022

A very solid course. It has upgraded my critical thinking and I also learnt a lot from it

By Sulagna R

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Jul 14, 2022

Very much suitable for professionals who want to start their career in Project Management

By Sifuna E

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Jun 10, 2022

Very informative and career defining info. I emerge more knowledgeable than I was before.

By Mukesh C

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Jun 8, 2022

It was nice course very infomrative and I hope useful too. Great effort from google team.

By Suneet K

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May 28, 2022

An excellent way to kick starts project management. Wish I could have known this earlier.

By Srinivasan N

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May 2, 2022

Impressive and more informative and experienced professionals shares thier own experience

By Aaron B

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Apr 12, 2022

ballsgreat. I like so much balls great is the best course available with the great balls.

By andi a

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Mar 31, 2022

Good instructor! i like the way he brings the course detail.. All in one course you need!

By Charles L

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Mar 27, 2022

Very informative on foundational project management and reasurance in multiple diciplines

By Angelia T

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Mar 22, 2022

Foundations of Project Management was a very informational course for a beginner to take.

By Anas M

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Mar 20, 2022

Amazing course i have ever had, really enjoiyed, and looking forward learning next course

By Howida A

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Mar 14, 2022

I am very grateful for this course becuase I had the opporinuty to improve my knowledge.

By Aashik B

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Feb 5, 2022

Very nicely organised and enough information to form the foundation of project management

By Ashish Y

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Jan 26, 2022

Came to know lot of new stuff that PM does. It was fun to learn and go through the coarse

By ahsan a

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Jan 13, 2022

Just Completed Foundation Certificate, the journey was amazing enabled me with new skills

By Montajab O

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Dec 24, 2021

Very important information for starting and understanding were you are going and learning

By Gonzalo R

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Dec 22, 2021

Very interesting information and very easy to understand with all the examples and quizes

By Sudhansu S

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Nov 10, 2021

Thanks for giving me the valuable opportunity. Course 1 was really informatic and useful.

By Tracy G

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Nov 6, 2021

Emilio is a fantastic instructor! The course is wonderfully designed to be very engaging.

By Bogdan M

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Nov 1, 2021

Quite brief course on essentials of project management - very informative and not boring!

By Alireza M

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Oct 22, 2021

Perfect start for Project management. you can not leave it without compete other courses.

By Vikram S C

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Oct 17, 2021

Iam really thankful to coursera that iam learning from the best and improving my mindset.

By Piotr O

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Oct 10, 2021

Although about basics, still insightfull and useful also for people with experience in PM

By ayella s

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Aug 21, 2021

The course is very practical and relevant to the everyday work that I am currently doing.