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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

VC

Aug 23, 2022

This course has helped me to understand all phases of any project in detail, which includes Project initiation, Project Planning, Execution, Methodologies and applying the same in real world

SH

Jun 12, 2021

Very well put together and interactive, I love the team incorporated pop up questions in the videos this really helped with the learning process. I'm also impressed at how accurate the transcript it.

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By Shivangi M

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Mar 13, 2022

This is an immensely helpful foundational course on Project Management. It helps you understand the basics and guides you how to move further in this field.

By Deborah H

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Feb 28, 2022

This is a great course for beginners. I especially enjoyed the inspiring videos, hearing from people in PM roles. I'm excited about moving on to course 2.

By Linda A

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Feb 14, 2022

The course structure which brought on board other project or program manager from Google helped me visualise most of the things the instructor was teaching

By Mohini W

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Aug 26, 2021

It was great! very informative, it was especially inspiring to see the team coming from all kinds of different backgrounds and jobs, working now for Google!

By Benjamin E

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Aug 4, 2021

This was a great start into the world of Project Management. It was also mostly a refresher for skills I have already attained through my work experience.

By Alina B

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May 3, 2021

I really enjoyed this course as everything was new to me. It was easy and fun , but at the same time was challenging. I love how the content was delivered!

By Barbara R

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Apr 24, 2021

Very friendly. Moving at my own pace allowed me to go back and review things that I needed clarification on. Very excited about the course and what's ahead.

By JLRA

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Apr 16, 2021

This course does an excellent job of building a foundation for your future PM career as well as motivating you to keep learning more about PM as a skillset.

By Erich R

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Apr 8, 2021

Good overview of the key definitions, methodologies, required skills and responsibilities of a project manager, as well as influences to successful projects

By Nimisha P

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Feb 21, 2025

I have completed this course and I think its really useful to the new person in the Project Management field. All the instructors are wonderful. Thank you.

By Syed I

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Oct 8, 2024

Excellent online learning experience. Well organized, and full of expertise and knowledge. I intend to continue learning for PMP certification.

By Aynura H

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Jul 22, 2024

Very valuable for my career and I will implement most of the recommendations in my daily work. I will recommend most of my friends to pass this course too.

By Bilal S

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Jan 22, 2024

This course was phenomenal and covered all the basics of project management. After completing it now I have strong foundation and perform actively as a PM.

By Tan L

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Aug 28, 2023

The stepping stone for project management horizon to me. It is interesting that I think much about how to manage a project or multiple project effectively.

By hannah k

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May 8, 2023

I am really excited about this course, I have receive the basics I was expecting looking forward to study more.

Google and Coursera Team Thank You So Much.

By Henry P

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Mar 5, 2023

Wow. It was really a great privilege and I really appreciate the teachings including the lovely teachers, thanks for this great platform and God bless you.

By Rochelle D

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Jan 17, 2023

Great foundational information and learnings. Assited me in applying formality to the projects I am currently working and for those I'm assigned to start.

By Adriana M

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Oct 28, 2022

Love this course! it refresh me a lot of concepts that I had in College years ago, also meke me think about another fields that I can work with my skills.

By ud c

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Oct 23, 2022

This foundational course was an eye opener into the world of Project Management in a simple manner, that anyone could understand no matter their IQ level.

By Oscar M B

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Oct 12, 2022

The foundations are the basics to any topic. Very well structured and introduction sharp enough to have a clear understanding of the project methodologies.

By Tremaine

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Aug 21, 2022

A real great over view to the topics to come, very eay to follow along and the interactive visual quizzes much more interesting that basic multiple choice.

By Daisha A

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Jul 23, 2022

Great introductory course! So much great information shared. After completing this course I know I am making the right choice by enrolling in this program.

By Pooja N

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Jul 21, 2022

The course and the mentor is amazing. I'm a BBA graduate. The course gave me more information regarding the topics we have learned and read while studying.

By Susan R

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Jul 4, 2022

Material presented very well, organized and interesting. Videos are great, especially the 'real life' experiences of how people came to project management.

By Chandrima G

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May 12, 2022

This is a great course, I learned many topics regarding preject management and hoping to reflect these knowledge in my proffesional life as well. Thank you