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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 Felipe C

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Aug 1, 2021

Excellent course, I loved it! Waiting to finish the rest! Thanks Google, thanks Coursera!

By Larissa S

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Jul 25, 2021

Great content, addressed in a clear way through wonderful use of multimedia interactions.

By Vaishnavi L

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Jul 24, 2021

Concepts are explained clearly in simple terms. Extremely relevant and interesting course

By Nabil E

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Jul 9, 2021

The course content is very rich in terminology and methodology.

The pedagogy is excellent.

By Noam G J

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Jul 3, 2021

Well designed and in depth exploration and education of the basics of Project Management.

By Lihua W

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Jun 5, 2021

very practical, easy to understand, detailed and well-combined with good amount of tests.

By Diane C

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Jun 4, 2021

Excellent Tutor and speakers, enjoying so much.. Most importantly Learnt a lot of stuff.

By Dominik S

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May 17, 2021

Great insights into Project Mangment, would recoment everyone interested to check it out.

By Indira T

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May 16, 2021

I have learned a lot new and exciting information...thank you Google for this opportunity

By Evgeniia B

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May 4, 2021

This course is a great start for those who make their first step into project management!

By Erik M

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May 2, 2021

Great foundational learning around key concepts and responsibilities of a project manager

By Kirti D

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Apr 14, 2021

It was great experience to learn project management on this platform, Indeed it helps !!!

By Frank Y

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Apr 10, 2021

Really interesting how Google sees the Project Manager's role. I liked a lot this course.

By Deleted A

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Mar 27, 2021

Exceptional !

I really enjoyed the presentation and content. Can’t wait for the course...

By muhammad f

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Aug 29, 2025

best course i really recommend every professional should enroll and complete this course

By adel m

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Feb 28, 2025

very informative course. Benefited and gained the required knowldege of project managers

By Ananya M R

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Feb 25, 2025

help me with name correction in my certificate i have mailed Coursera support but no use

By Michael C H

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Jan 9, 2025

This was a great course that taught everything you need to know about Project Management

By Houssein D

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Jan 7, 2025

the content is well done , it covers all the basics of project management , I enjoyed it

By MICHEL A J V

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Jan 6, 2025

Me encanto como abordamos cada tema lo explicaban de la manera mas clara posible y facil

By Nenkus T

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Dec 31, 2024

I enjoy every bit of the modules, the instructors gave relatable and practical examples.

By Johander G

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Dec 8, 2024

Excelente capacitacion para toda persona que desea convertirse en un gestor de proyectos

By Christian K

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Nov 15, 2024

great course. well explained and even entertaining and motivating to proceed! thumbs up!

By concentration d

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Aug 17, 2024

This Is a Very Good Course Which Explains every aspects of project management in details

By Jessica H

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Apr 17, 2024

Basic PM material for beginners and excellent for review for those with some experience.