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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 Mónica P

Aug 18, 2021

I really love this first step to learn about the Foundations of Project Management. It opened my mind about new professional and personal opportunities.

By Manpreet D

Jun 6, 2021

Very informative, covers the major aspects to understand the project management world. Must recommended to both beginners and experienced professionals.

By Antony G

Apr 26, 2021

This course provided an invaluable insight into the world and structure of Project Management. It really hits the nail on the head and keeps you hooked.

By Letizia B

Apr 12, 2021

Emilio is great and makes it so easy to learn! Loved every minute of this course and cannot wait to get more knowledge from the rest of the certificate.

By Ashley H

Mar 26, 2021

This course is very engaging, easy to comprehend and informative. It makes me optimistic and enthusiastic to begin my new career path. Thank you Google!

By Jaykant R

Mar 15, 2025

A huge thanks to Coursera for this comprehensive and enriching e-learning experience. Excited to apply these frameworks to real world challenges ahead!

By Marlene B

Jan 9, 2025

Very interesting and complete approach, contents and format of the course well built to follow and overall motivating with regular test. Really like it

By Brigitte B

Oct 6, 2024

This course is easy to digest, informative, and fun. I appreciate the inclusion of input from various program managers at Google - that's a nice touch!

By Lynn R

Oct 5, 2024

Great program to help understand your transferrable skills, how they relate to PM, and defiitely to pinpoint areas to grow and how it will benefit you.

By nagesh m

May 2, 2024

Foundation of project management course was really a foundation for the newbiee to this field and also a great overview of what project management is.

By Trúc N

Oct 3, 2023

For everyone is really in project management field. It's foundation knowledge of project management we should learn before starting any advance course.

By Adhie N

Sep 7, 2023

Nice experience join this course. Finally, I have finished my fiest course and got my first google certificate. Thanks Google and Coursera.

Best Regards

By Arpita d

Jun 14, 2023

A great course where we can apply to any job opportunities. And the best learning foundation where all the management points have been clearly focused.

By Carlos C

May 12, 2023

Well done! Great way - Foundations of Project Management - to kick off the Project Management Specialization program. Very refreshing refresher for me.

By Sukhit W

May 6, 2023

Thank you so much for showing me how to design UX on Figma and Adobe XD. I thought all of this stuff was hard and looked intimidating, but not anymore!

By Chidi S

Feb 3, 2023

The course content was well organize for easy understanding, the resource persons are excellent at what they do. I have learned a lot from this course.

By Lee J

Jan 22, 2023

Great video tutorials to learn while listening, and the reading materials are easy to digest as well. Could be completed in shorter time if hardworking

By Saleem J

Jan 7, 2023

A great value for the time and money spent. Impressed with the instructor and the instruction. Quality of material and presentation was par excellence.

By Margaret o

Nov 11, 2022

It was the best decision ever enrolling on this course, i learnt a lot and am looking forward to making positive impact with this new skills.

thank you.

By Sultan Y

Oct 13, 2022

This a great course for anyone wanting to learn about Project management. Very informative and engaging with great graphics and is super user-friendly.

By Martin B

Oct 5, 2022

Excellent introduction to Property Management, really looking forward to the rest of the modules in the Google Project Manager Certification program.

By Marlene M

Aug 23, 2022

Muy completo, definiciones claras y ejemplos muy concretos, reforzando el aprendizaje teórico. Me gustó mucho la dinámica del curso, y su organización.

By Poojitha V

Aug 4, 2022

Best course to learn about Foundations in Project Management. Very detailed and i liked the fact about random quizes and Assigment affter each modules.

By Rashmi K

Aug 4, 2022

I would like to learn how to write cover letter if that can be included in this course in uncover job opportunities section that would be great. Thanks

By Oluwaseyi A

Jul 29, 2022

I really enjoyed taking this course. It is easy to learn and understanding. I am grateful to google for this opportunity. I do not take it for granted.