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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 Ashley G

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Apr 14, 2021

Fantastic overview of project management. The course was well articulated and engaging.

By Malick A M

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Apr 6, 2021

Very good course for aspiring PMs. Thanks to the Google team for putting this together.

By Jesus M H D

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Apr 4, 2021

muy buen curso, dando varios ejemplos que sirven para analizar mejor lo que se aprende.

By Sofiane S

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Apr 2, 2021

Great content with a lot of information about project management. I am really satisfied

By Katherina

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Mar 20, 2021

So beautifully done. This is the future of formal education. Thank you so much, Google.

By Victor H F P

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Apr 3, 2025

Achei muito bom o curso, é bem didático e objetivo, sem enrolação, valeu super a pena.

By Serhii I

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Feb 22, 2025

Very good content, structure and style of the education materials delivery. Thank you!

By Nikhil M

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Jan 25, 2025

Very imformative but in a very simple language. Bite size information catered for all.

By T C

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Jan 20, 2025

The Foundations of Project Management course is very essential! I highly recommend it!

By andrea c s

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Jan 2, 2025

Muy útil. Lo recomiendo para conocimiento general de conceptos de Gestión de Proyectos

By daniel c

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Nov 26, 2024

Easy to follow along, but deep and precise lessons. Great start for anyone interested.

By Catherine S

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Oct 4, 2024

I enjoyed the readings, tasks and video content. Succinct and straight forward course.

By Yeila V

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May 24, 2024

Es bastante didactico y de Gran alcance informativo en materia de gestion de proyecto.

By Deleted A

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Dec 1, 2023

Very informative Program. Highly recommend taking for project management professionals

By Loretta S

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Nov 15, 2023

This is a great course for learning foundational information about project management.

By C. R

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Aug 19, 2023

Not overwhelming, easy to follow, love that I can take notes while watching or reading

By Olivia K

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Jul 20, 2023

This course was great! I look forward to coming back and finishing the entire program!

By Celeste阿紫

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Jul 19, 2023

I really love this course!! It's basic and a door for newbie to enter the world of PM.

By Sriram T

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Jul 10, 2023

Overall good overview of Project management. Good for freshers and management trainees

By Srinath G

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Jun 28, 2023

Very much useful and very nice coaching and understanding.

Thank you coursera for this.

By Sasikumar G

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Jun 20, 2023

Really a VEry Good Course for the beginners who want to know about Project Management.

By Maria F O

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May 8, 2023

I loved this course! The content was very useful and well explained by the instructor.

By IVAN R

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Apr 27, 2023

VERY NICE AND EDUCATIONAL, I RECOMMEND IT TO EVERYONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN THIS COURSE

By Udit S

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Apr 25, 2023

Very structured and easy to follow, logically set up with Industry comrehensive terms.

By Omar A B

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Apr 18, 2023

the best course you can learn the principles and the foundations of project management