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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....

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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.

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 Abdulsemiu M

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Nov 5, 2023

This is an outstanding course, I've learned about skills and how to apply project management methodologies

By Robbie H

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Sep 11, 2023

Great introduction into Project Management. I also enjoyed the tips on getting a job as a project manager.

By Sachin L

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Aug 27, 2023

Learned a lot as to how manage part works in a project compare to being only a developer thinking earlier.

By Gonzalo F T d F

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Aug 15, 2023

un excelente curso, son 6 cursos, para aprobar, hasta ahora me parece del nivel de un diplomado, muy bueno

By Heather O

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Aug 14, 2023

Organized instruction and utilizes video, readings, quizzes and tips throughout to help learn the subject.

By Victor O

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May 16, 2023

Perfect course to start your project management career with. It teaches the methods of project management

By Keren O

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May 9, 2023

Project management made easy. I recommend this course to everyone starting a career in project management.

By James C

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Feb 9, 2023

In-depth and well curated course and the topics for the foundation of project management are well covered.

By Vanessa S

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Feb 7, 2023

Really interesting and well structured learning course. Can´t wait to learn more about Project Management.

By Tansha K G

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Feb 4, 2023

This course is very informative and easy to understand. I liked that the information was not overwhelming.

By kishore P

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Jan 5, 2023

It's useful in learning and gathering skills are important. I have learned the basis of Project Management

By RASHI G

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Dec 19, 2022

I loved this course, I have learned a lot of valuable topics that will help me to find great opportunities

By Omer A

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Dec 17, 2022

It's an amazing course about the basic for the project management for any one need to start in this filed.

By frederick m

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Dec 16, 2022

The course provides a solid foundation on project management. I really enjoyed the training methodologies.

By Keyana S

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Nov 21, 2022

I like it a lot. It really gives you a good idea of the tasks you might be doing on a daily bases as a PM.

By Bora Ü

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Nov 18, 2022

An amazing beginner course that keeps your interest with superb speakers and beautiful visuals/animations!

By Rituraj T

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Nov 4, 2022

What is project? & project management?

Types of projects

Agile & Scrum

Lean Six Sigma & kunban

Project phases

By Natasha G

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Nov 2, 2022

I love how structured the lessons are. A great balance when being slowly introduced to project management!

By Pedro p

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Oct 30, 2022

Great course! Was very interactive and very clear. Google has mastered the art of self-teaching material.

By Sonalika R

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Sep 30, 2022

This was an amazing course. Beyond expectations !! Loved my learning process. So excited to learn further

By KOLAWOLE O

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Sep 23, 2022

This course is an eyeopener to things we know and experience in our daily lives that we never understood.

By TS. M F B M Y (

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Aug 15, 2022

I learn new knowledge and skill from this course. Examples of Project Manager comes from mutliple projects

By Marielisa C

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Aug 2, 2022

Excelente herramienta para aprender y ampliar conocimientos en los fundamentos de la Gestion de Proyectos.

By Rachelle A

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Jul 5, 2022

Love this, but I did know most of it already. Learned a lot about the different programs that can be used

By Marcela G

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Jun 26, 2022

Excellent start. Helpful information and insights from real people. Great instructor and course structure.