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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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Aug 20, 2025

Precise, Variety, flexible and Certifications That Matter

By S. C

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Jun 13, 2025

Very interesting. Helped me a lot to remind me the basics

By Nicolás C

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Apr 20, 2025

Me encanto y logro captar mi atención de principio a fin.

By Maya N

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Mar 20, 2025

It was dynamic simplified and compleat. I super indicate.

By RIGOBERTO D

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Mar 17, 2025

Excelente información, el aprendizaje ha sido muy valioso

By Natalia T

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Nov 26, 2024

Very interesting course, many important facts and details

By Juan P T U

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Oct 7, 2024

Great and useful information to introduce you into the PM

By Jennifer F

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Sep 13, 2024

Great presentation of PM. I have learned so much already.

By Eldon

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Aug 29, 2024

Informational and helpful but a bit draggy and slow-paced

By Justice M

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Jul 12, 2024

The course was very interactive and simple to understand.

By :Mnena K

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Jun 19, 2024

It was a great educational experience and i learnt a lot.

By Saad S

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May 3, 2024

One of the best entry level course in Project Management.

By Prasenjeet S

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Apr 15, 2024

Very Nice, Easy to understand and point to point details.

By Louisa E

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Mar 2, 2024

Helpful and insightful with great examples to relate with

By Mary U

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Feb 8, 2024

It was an amazing experience. Thanks for this opportunity

By kreeti a

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Jan 17, 2024

Being a newbie, this is exactly what I was looking for!!!

By Gershon A

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Nov 17, 2023

I love every course model. Every lesson was jut on point.

By Stephen O

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Nov 2, 2023

It was a great time being in this Class. It was worth it.

By Ayoola O G

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Oct 21, 2023

Learning was seamless. Looking forward to the next course

By Executive A

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Oct 18, 2023

Very impactful, and the topics are short and insightful.

By Om G

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Oct 13, 2023

Got a great insight about the field of project management

By Darrah T

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Oct 5, 2023

Great way to learn the Foundations of Project Management!

By Afeez A

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Oct 5, 2023

Fantastic beginning in the project management. I love it.

By Aimasiko A

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Sep 29, 2023

awesome start for anyone interested in project management

By Andy Q

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Sep 8, 2023

Very good fundamental introduction to project management.