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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 Kali C

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Jul 8, 2022

Thank you for the details course with the real life examples this is very intresting and informative.

By Zlatomira T

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Jun 6, 2022

Thank you for this content and for all the efforts in compiling this course! :) It was really useful!

By CHO H

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Jun 2, 2022

There are many fundamental stories, so it was good because it felt like reviewing what I had learned.

By Asad A

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Jun 1, 2022

it was great learning and very positive and informative value addition in my existance knowledge bank

By Bosco h

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May 4, 2022

Great introductory course finsihed In about 3 weeks looking forward to the next one at a faster rate.

By Mousa O

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Apr 18, 2022

AMAZING , INTERACTIVE , AND WILL TRY TO PUT EVERY LITTLE IFORMATION AT YOUR DISPOSAL :D THANKS GOOGLE

By Busolami A

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Mar 26, 2022

The DWP cousera team made Project management Very practical, easy to understand and well simplified!

By Apichai S (

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Mar 22, 2022

This is a great introduction project management! The course is designed well with timely assessments.

By Waqar a

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Jan 24, 2022

best course in terms of contant ,explanation and videos. I really liked it and exicted to learn more

By Andrea M

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Jan 13, 2022

Amazing course, very complex and well explained. I learned a lot of things that I can use right away.

By Raymond S

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Dec 12, 2021

Even I've been praticed project management a lot before, I still get many knowledge from this course!

By Camilo C

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Oct 23, 2021

Excellent introductory course, in general all the content generates a lot of expectation for students

By VASUDEVA A K G

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Oct 10, 2021

Very good introduction and explanation of the foundations with greater detail and practical examples!

By Sadeq J

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Aug 26, 2021

Ideal course for those with zero experience in Project Management to practitioners without knowledge.

By Aditya G

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Aug 1, 2021

It was very informative and useful session which will be helpful in creating a good base for PM role.

By Lauren M

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Apr 22, 2021

The instructor was clear and the course was well organized for the amount of information it contains.

By Amelia K

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Apr 18, 2021

I have learned so much already; I am really looking forward to the rest of the certificate's courses!

By Shauna M

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Apr 16, 2021

I learned a lot of knowledge about what a project manger is, and what their role brings to a company.

By S S

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Apr 12, 2021

very informative, the structure of the course is well put. I was able to learn everything efficiently

By Emil P B

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Oct 19, 2025

Excellent content and experience! Looking forward to this level of quality for the upcoming courses.

By Pablo A R M

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Sep 2, 2024

Interesting content that illustrates the foundations of project management in today's organizations.

By Sriram P

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Jun 25, 2024

Amazing course for beginners. Highly recommended for anyone who aspires to become a project manager.

By OLUWASHOLA K

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Mar 24, 2024

It was such an amazing experience and a period of impactful learning ,thank you for the opportunity.

By Mariia L

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Jan 19, 2024

I like and recommend this course to everyone who wants to understand the base of project management.

By Wasay M

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Nov 12, 2023

This course changed my perspective on various aspects of project managment. It is a must for all !!!