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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

NE

Apr 10, 2022

Wow, I did not expect that it will be so much fun to work on this course. It gives a lot of good information. This course must be taken by anybody who is not familiar with project management methods.

MR

Nov 28, 2021

Learned a lot such as Agile, C-Suite, Change management, Corporate governance, Culture mapping, DMAIC, Kanban, Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Linear, Matrix structure, Reporting chart, Six Sigma etc. Thank you

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By Cecilia L

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Sep 26, 2023

Really useful to learn fundamental concepts of different project management approaches, beyond the traditional one.

By Prathika D A D

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Sep 18, 2023

It was a very useful course as I got to know many things about Project management and how does this actually works.

By Tyra W

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Sep 14, 2023

Easy to follow and very engaging. I enjoyed this course and look forward to learning more about Project Management.

By Mike W

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Jul 18, 2023

I believe Google is on the correct path to creating Project Managers for the ever growing demandfor this workforce.

By Mohamed A

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May 2, 2023

This course of Foundations of Project Management was very helpful and resourceful thanks for those who simplify us.

By Jenny K

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Apr 20, 2023

A good overview of the Project Manager role, with base explanations, job functionality, and day to day experiences.

By Brandon W

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Mar 15, 2023

A very detailed approach to the content, a lot of what I have learned in my time in production but more formalized.

By Fiona T

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Mar 10, 2023

I especially liked how many different roles were discussed by those in them. I also liked the focus put on careers.

By Baiba B

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Feb 6, 2023

This course is so easy understand and there is lot of information, what you need for start project manager career.

By Carlo A G

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Jan 19, 2023

Very informative and well-taught. Highly recommended for those who are starting their career in Project Management.

By Adekola O D

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Jan 5, 2023

As a newbie, I learnt practical skills needed to become

a project management and I’m so excited to start practicing

By Ogechuwu E

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Dec 21, 2022

learnt a lot and the instructors are great. Was finally able to grasp agile methodologies through his teach Style.

By Collins E

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Dec 20, 2022

very informational and easily comprehensible... great job to all guests and to the facilitator. Many Thanks.

Collins

By VIVEK K

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Dec 18, 2022

I LEARNED VARIOUS THINGS IN THIS PROGRAMME LIKE BASICS OF PROJEC MANAGEMENT AGILE , SIGMA, AND ALSO EXPERTS OPINION

By Jesus R

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Nov 17, 2022

Amazing course, very upfront and simple. Helps keep an understanding on our knowledge of Project Management basics.

By Norman B

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Nov 9, 2022

Buen curso de nivel introductorio. Con constancia se puede lograr y los materiales son muy relevantes y de primera.

By Jeremiah L

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Oct 16, 2022

The Foundations of Project Management course delivery was fantastic with easy-to-understand teaching and materials.

By Darisbel C P

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Sep 26, 2022

Muy intuitivo, repite bastante los conceptos y ayuda a mejorar los conocimientos aplicándolos a ejemplos concretos

By M S P

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Sep 5, 2022

This has been an amzing learning experience that has equipped me with alot and iam so grateful for the opportunity.

By Ebube O

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Aug 24, 2022

i have gotten the basic knowledge about project management as well its life cycle, methodologies, culture and so on

By Akansha G

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Aug 13, 2022

I have learnt a lot more things about the Project Management and the role of a project Manager through this course.

By dulce b

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Jul 30, 2022

I thought the course was easy to navigate and understand. The various videos and modules also kept it interesting.

By Niraj S

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Jul 25, 2022

The Foundation course is very well curated for the beginers who are about to start a new role as a Program Manager.

By Dr. G

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Jul 8, 2022

A very well laid out course for flagging off your Project Management learning journey. Thanks, Google and Coursera.

By Yash A

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Jul 4, 2022

The course has thought new methods of Project Management, other than those which an individual would face in life.