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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.

SC

Jul 4, 2021

I'm learning a LOT, and you don't have to take it quite as slowly as they suggest. But, it's nice that there's a manageable pace set out for you. Instructor and guests were great--relatable and clear.

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By Daniela R A

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Jun 28, 2022

Loved the structure of these courses. Easy to follow and very engaging. Makes you want to keep on learning for many hours.

By JAI P P

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Jun 18, 2022

Excellent course and everyone should do this course which will be beneficial in professional as well as personal life too.

By Onesimus S

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Jun 10, 2022

Excellent course. This course has enlightened me so much by coming to know how projects are managed to achieve objectives.

By Kristen M

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Jun 4, 2022

I think the course has been very informative and paced well. I feel like I have a base knowledge now of project management

By Molina M

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May 20, 2022

This course was very simple and knowledgeable and very interactive in its own way.

Thanks for the opportunity to upskill.

By Marcos V F D S

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Apr 11, 2022

Brilliant introduction to the Project management world. A lot of proper learning and development already reached this far.

By Comfort A

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Mar 16, 2022

I found the lessons very easy and insightful, I can' wait to practice all I've learnt in my current job and everyday life.

By Doris J K

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Mar 2, 2022

I learned a lot during this course and it has built my confidence professionally to pursue a career in project management.

By Mark D

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Feb 22, 2022

Its a very good beginning for all i have learnt so far . I am more excited to learn more about google project management .

By Aissa D

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Dec 27, 2021

Excellent course! Highly recommended for everyone interested in project management. Thank you so much Google and Coursera!

By Larysa T

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Dec 26, 2021

Excellent, I like the structure of material, everything is understandable, explanations are very clear. Thank you so much!

By CHEN H

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Dec 13, 2021

This is a very good course about the PM foundation. I learnt a lot and I am confident it will help me seek for better job.

By ahmed m a m

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Sep 5, 2021

This excellent way to start a career in project management by learning from the best managers in one of the top companies.

By Susan K

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Jul 27, 2021

Great instructor! Clear and easy to listen to. Keeps your attention throughout. Lots of great information too. Thanks!

By Rachael C

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Jul 17, 2021

informative and easy to navigate. well put together with reading and video. short quizzes to keep the lessons interactive.

By Adeyinka O

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May 25, 2021

The content is rich, though huge and tasking, the depth of practical scenarios and knowledge acquired cannot be undermined

By Anna

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May 12, 2021

A really fun and informative course. I highly recommend to those who want to learn new things or to revise PM Foundations.

By Matthew

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Apr 23, 2021

The course was very insightful and even better than I would have expected for a foundational course on project management.

By Maria D L

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Apr 6, 2021

The information was so relatable. The pace was great. I feel much better prepared when interviewing thanks to this course.

By Harvey K

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Apr 3, 2021

Well organised, the assessments and interactive exercises made it easy to better grasp the concepts that were being taught

By tommi i

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Mar 30, 2021

I'm so impressed, Thank You! Content, pace, and encouragement felt just right. Really enjoyed learning from PMs at Google.

By Jose D M C

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Mar 20, 2021

This course gives a pretty good introduction to the project management process. The contents are clear and well explained.

By Christine M

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Mar 19, 2021

I was pleasantly surprised at the depth of knowledge provided but with simplicity which made it easy to absorb and follow.

By Aduke A

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Apr 9, 2025

As someone who always thought that Project management was not for them, this course was a good stepping stone to my goals

By Jake E R

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Apr 6, 2025

Extremely informative and enjoyable to learn. The information is succinct but relatable and the interaction was balanced.