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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

SO

Apr 12, 2022

So much information was packaged in this course but it was so well organized and delivered that I was compelled to complete every segment. Well timed quizzes helped to ensure my comprehension as well.

JM

Jun 21, 2021

This is so amazing and I am extremely happy and thankful to you all for blessing me with this great opportunity I have learned so much and can't wait to be a future project manager one day at google

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By Lorenna A R

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Feb 1, 2023

Easy and very complete concepts. I like the depth of this course and the additional reading.

By Veronika K

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Jan 6, 2023

Very accessible delivery, a great overview of project management methodologies and concepts.

By Omonloyana I

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Jan 4, 2023

foundation of project management was an interesting course and well detailed in explanation

By Cecilia D B

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Jan 3, 2023

Really great info organized in an easy to follow way. I look forward to taking more courses!

By Humaira J

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Dec 2, 2022

I genuinely feel fulfilled after going through this foundation of project management course.

By Miyuru R

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Nov 21, 2022

Wonderful course. Surprised to see how much one can learn through out this one month course.

By Darwin C

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Nov 19, 2022

This course helps me a lot to understand the basic steps to be a successful project manager.

By Rhodes I C

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Nov 14, 2022

This course provided me with a lot of information I needed to know about Project Management.

By Malya B

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Nov 5, 2022

Very useful course, to fluent with the skills I will revisit the course again for reference.

By Jj B

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Oct 27, 2022

Great lesson plans. The building up of knowledge is perfect and really helps my confidence.

By Adrian T

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Oct 11, 2022

The first course was excellent as it sets a solid foundation structure for upcoming courses.

By Rajinder K

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Oct 10, 2022

It was the excellent course, Definitely I will execute in my present job as well as in new.

By alfredo o

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Sep 30, 2022

A very useful course that make us a very good project manager. Need to learn more and more.

By Salem A O

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Sep 23, 2022

very intersting regarding almost anything in life since almost everything is like a project

By Ayobami O (

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Aug 29, 2022

Its super empowering, I know its an overview part of the course but WOW!!!! Amazing details.

By Faith M

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Aug 26, 2022

I am so grateful to Coursera, I am well equiped for my next assignment. Excellently covered.

By Sadie B

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Jul 8, 2022

Awesome way to get started with the basics. Very motivational too, I completed it in a week!

By Brahima S

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Jul 6, 2022

As i look forward to becoming a P.M. I have learned alot from this course.

Thanks to google.

By Eduardo G

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Jun 30, 2022

Un excelente curso para aquellos que no han tenido nada de contacto con gestión de proyectos

By Sukriti C

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Jun 26, 2022

Must opt this course . This will provide with the skills and knowledge of project management

By Ulka R

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Jun 25, 2022

It was a very good experience. Thank you for giving me such a good platform to explore more.

By Sanya S

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Jun 22, 2022

Great learning so far! The course covers topics in detail and the methodology is very clear.

By Dr K S

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May 11, 2022

I really enjoyed the course and I am implementing what I've learned in my professional life.