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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

SC

Jul 3, 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.

IN

Jan 31, 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 Marie J

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Nov 23, 2021

it was such a great experience. I learned a lot. The material was clear and concise.

i love this course

By Nour M

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Oct 12, 2021

je vous remerciez beaucoup de me donné la chance d’apprendre de nouveau savoir votre travail est noble

By Santana R

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Sep 14, 2021

This was super helpful. It also made a lot of sense for me. It put it in a way that was easy to learn.

By Fauzan N Q

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Aug 12, 2021

Its such a honor for me to learn about project management. It will help me as a manager in the future.

By عبدو ب

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Jul 9, 2021

this is one of the best couses i've ever studied. Thank you so much google, thank you so much coursera

By Rajosee B

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Jun 16, 2021

Content- Interactive and Engaging

Explanation - Logical and Comprehensible

Pedagogy- Extremely impactful

By Ale K

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Jun 15, 2021

Excelentes los videos, las preguntas y todos los ejercicios. Felicitaciones, todo muy claro y dinamico

By Miguel T R

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Jun 8, 2021

Muy bueno el curso, muy interesante las pruebas que contiene y los instructores son muy profesionales.

By Santiago E M H

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May 11, 2021

An excellent course to start knowing about project management, the resources and activities are great.

By Ahmad S

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Apr 27, 2021

I was very lucky to take this course, I thank google for this heavy information in project management.

By Mehmet H Ç

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Mar 22, 2021

It gives a both broad and brief understanding on project management :) I'm eager to go deeper into it.

By Alana M

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Nov 14, 2025

Very informative while not being so challenging that it was overwhelming. Perfect introduction to PM.

By WILMER M

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Sep 7, 2025

Es increible, me parece escelente todo ese conocimiento la forma como lo transmiten facil de disernir

By Shahzaib K

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Aug 24, 2025

It’s a very good course with an easy way of teaching. Alhamdulilah, I completed it in just 10-12 days

By Nicholasito R

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Apr 3, 2025

I learned much and I can see how the new concepts and knowledge can be applied in my career and life.

By Atilio D A

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Mar 9, 2025

Extraordinaria certificación, me encantó haberme dado la oportunidad de tomarlo y además, lograrlo!!!

By Juan C C H

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Oct 6, 2024

Es un gran apoyo para quienes queremos certificar los conocimientos en gestión de proyectos. Gracias!

By Muhammad A S

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Sep 20, 2024

Very professionally made difficult stuff to understand specially the support of coach is appreciable.

By Yehan S

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Sep 5, 2024

It was my was course at Coursera. Explanations was on point. Thrilled to participate in to next steps

By Moriah S

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May 3, 2024

Very easy to understand with relevant examples for relating project management to our everyday lives.

By Marcus B

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Mar 21, 2024

Very educational and a great start to learning. This got me really excited and motivated to continue!

By MAX R

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Feb 14, 2024

Great! Many thanks to all the individuals who invested their time and effort in creating this course!

By ameyaagangal

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Dec 8, 2023

Very sound foundation course. I would recommend to anyone beginning their Project Management journey.

By Ramoju p

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Oct 17, 2023

Its a very useful course and I recomment if to those would like to switch to project management role.