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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

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.

IN

Feb 1, 2023

I do not know why it is the best course I have ever had. Thank you, Google and Coursera, for providing such a great course. You cover many intensive and comprehensive items, particularly the speaker.

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By Light B

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Jun 11, 2022

As a newbie to the field, this course was an interesting and interactive way to learn.

By Alix R

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May 22, 2022

Muy buen curso introductorio, muy explicativo y con muchos recursos de lectura útiles

By stedak6262

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May 11, 2022

A good definitiion of project management and a high level view of the responsibilities

By jitender s

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May 6, 2022

The course is well designed for beginners. Videos are informative and it helped a lot.

By Marlene M

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Apr 27, 2022

It covers ALOT of material, super useful, and prepared me with terms for my interview!

By Sindhu R

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Apr 21, 2022

It was very well structured and relatable! Good information, communicated effectively.

By Muzammil R

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Apr 15, 2022

Thanks for the wonderful course in which learned about the project managenment skills

By Okorodudu A

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Apr 7, 2022

This course has elaborated my memories to so many things and i am so happy about that.

By Asma H S

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Apr 3, 2022

loved every bit of it. very detailed course as a foundation and in very easy language

By Vlad K

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Mar 23, 2022

Great Course!

As i mentioned earlier, would be better to prioritize videos over reading

By Annika P

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Feb 24, 2022

The course contained a lot of valuable information and was very throroughly delivered.

By JINJU L

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Dec 28, 2021

It was perfect course to learn about Project Manager's role and how to approach to JD.

By Luis V

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Nov 19, 2021

Great course to get started in your journey as a PM! Emilio is a very good instructor!

By nguyen h

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Nov 3, 2021

This course is very helpful for my current job. highly appreciated Coursera's support!

By Krastyo S

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Oct 14, 2021

great experience, for someone that has never gone through something similar! Go for it

By Aimee W

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Sep 5, 2021

Super informative, relevant and insightful. Would recommend to anyone managing a team.

By Raja S I

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Sep 3, 2021

Thanks for the PM course; it provided me with the information and confidence I needed.

By Dyuthi H

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Jul 26, 2021

A very fresh and exciting course if you're interested in the project management field!

By Caroline H

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Jul 22, 2021

An excellent introduction to Project Management and a strong basis for moving forward.

By ESHWAR

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Jul 6, 2021

I LEARNED A LOT FROM THIS COURSE I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO KNOWING MORE ABOUT THIS FIELD

By BADER N M

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May 27, 2021

Excellent overview on the foundation of project management. Would definitely recommend

By Joseph L

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May 12, 2021

Awesome intro to project management that touches on Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and more.

By Sunanda P M

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Apr 14, 2021

It is a wonderful course for someone looking to enter in the project management world.

By Sofia C G B

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Apr 19, 2025

I just started a new role as a PM and this course has clarified many things. Love it!

By Francisco L M

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Apr 1, 2025

starts easy and then a little complex as you continue but learn a lot, put attention!