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About the Course

This is the first course 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. - Explore use-cases for generative AI in project management...

Top reviews

SP

Jul 25, 2023

Excellent course! Instructional modules and videos are very relevant to multiple organizational practices, and built in testing series and review exams offer comprehensive summary of course content.

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 KHALIL N

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May 22, 2025

very important information about project management

By Benny N

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Jan 19, 2025

Great foundations for Project management, thank you

By prakash p

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Nov 27, 2024

exceptional foundation course in project management

By Nehru N

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Nov 18, 2024

Amazing foundation course to the Project Management

By Angelike R

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Oct 9, 2024

muy completo abarca muchos temas para principiantes

By Akshit A

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Sep 26, 2024

This course made me more confident about my skills.

By amy w

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Sep 5, 2024

Such great information and fun to watch the videos.

By Ansar N

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Aug 26, 2024

Good opportunity to learn new things in this course

By Duy N

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Aug 13, 2024

thank you very much! i learn alot from this couses!

By Yvonne A

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Jul 28, 2024

COURSERA IS THE BEST PLACE TO DO YUR ONLINE COURSES

By Kate Q

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Jun 26, 2024

excellent course content and flow. Well structured

By Martijn v E (

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Jun 20, 2024

An extensive beginner course for project management

By Zhang S

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Jun 8, 2024

was not easy course, but have learnt a lot, thanks!

By Alisha L W

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Jun 6, 2024

Excellent way to learn. Great content and examples.

By Ramtin K

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May 2, 2024

Very informative and easy to comprehend. Well Done!

By Sylvia K

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Apr 23, 2024

For me, the course is exceptional! Very insightful!

By Amit

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Feb 29, 2024

Awsome start for anyone pursuing Project Management

By mohd w

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Feb 12, 2024

interesting course which is very appealing and good

By Dammy W

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Jan 2, 2024

I really like the way the course lecturer lectures.

By Crystal A

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Dec 27, 2023

Easy to understand, interactive, enjoyed the course

By PARUL S

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Sep 25, 2023

Gives a great boost to knowledge of project manager

By Herson S R R

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Sep 25, 2023

muy buen curso, bien explicado y conceptos precisos

By Joseph B

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Sep 9, 2023

I found the subject matter to be very informative .

By Garvey S

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Aug 22, 2023

A nice concise introduction to project management .

By Tia F

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Jul 11, 2023

Great intro to project management. Easy to follow.