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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 Erick H G

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Sep 6, 2025

Excelente Curso inicial de Gestión de Proyectos, Felicidades.

By juan r

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Aug 12, 2025

Excelente la enseñanza y la forma de dar las charlas y videos

By Abu h

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Aug 10, 2025

i learned alot thankx to google for giving me this opertunity

By Angel G

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Jun 2, 2025

Exceptional course and a wonderful program at a premium level

By Muhammad K

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Apr 23, 2025

Great efforts put by Google team. Comprehensive and engaging.

By Wil S

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Apr 22, 2025

cool - great intro course, followed it up with the IBM IT one

By Ifágbémisọ́lá B

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Mar 5, 2025

Informative, easy to understand, great application exercises!

By Jean D

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Feb 13, 2025

Merci c'est un tres bon cours avec un bon format pedagogique!

By Tamer M A A

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Oct 20, 2024

.It was so fantastic to see and listen to wonderful Lecturers

By Tran T K T

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Sep 24, 2024

a huge knowledge and information that i gain from this course

By Hung Q L

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Sep 4, 2024

Very good for introduction knowledge about Project Management

By Moyinaa R K

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Jul 19, 2024

Excellent, but felt concepts getting repeated again and again

By Faith F

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May 20, 2024

I love how the design of this course sets one up for success.

By maji m

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May 14, 2024

I have learn a lot about the foundation of project management

By Susan T

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Apr 24, 2024

A lot to learn, very exciting and I Loved the the self pacing

By Heather T

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Apr 8, 2024

User friendly and easy to navigate while learning new skills.

By jennifer m

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Feb 29, 2024

inspiring leadership! warning: you will want to learn more!

By Ramil T

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Feb 11, 2024

5 star, for me its the most user friendly approach of courses

By Ludwichke A

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Jan 19, 2024

I have learned a lot and had a very good learning experience.

By Gopi U K

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Dec 31, 2023

Loved it! Provides a strong foundations to Project Management

By Putri W

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Oct 6, 2023

Insighful instructor. Useful knowledge. Thanks for everything

By LORI H

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Sep 25, 2023

I love the videos, quizzes, and overall user friendly format.

By Muhammad i

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Sep 16, 2023

This is an extraordinary skill or personal polishing material

By michelle s

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Sep 2, 2023

Very informative and easy structure to follow and learn from.

By Kathleen G

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Aug 16, 2023

I felt that it was easy to follow and not overly complicated.