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About the Course

This is the first course 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. - Explore use-cases for generative AI in project management...

Top reviews

SS

Apr 11, 2025

Extremely well taught, and a highly positive approach towards teaching the subject. The topics were comprehensive for a foundational program and created a lot of excitement for the upcoming courses.

LA

Apr 27, 2021

Gives a solid background understanding to starting with project management and explains concepts such as organizational culture/structure and project management practices such as agile and waterfall.

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By maji m

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May 13, 2024

I have learn a lot about the foundation of project management

By Susan T

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Apr 24, 2024

A lot to learn, very exciting and I Loved the the self pacing

By Heather T

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Apr 7, 2024

User friendly and easy to navigate while learning new skills.

By jennifer m

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Feb 28, 2024

inspiring leadership! warning: you will want to learn more!

By Ramil T

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Feb 11, 2024

5 star, for me its the most user friendly approach of courses

By Ludwichke A

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Jan 18, 2024

I have learned a lot and had a very good learning experience.

By Gopi U K

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Dec 30, 2023

Loved it! Provides a strong foundations to Project Management

By Putri W

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Oct 6, 2023

Insighful instructor. Useful knowledge. Thanks for everything

By LORI H

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Sep 24, 2023

I love the videos, quizzes, and overall user friendly format.

By Muhammad i

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Sep 15, 2023

This is an extraordinary skill or personal polishing material

By michelle s

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Sep 1, 2023

Very informative and easy structure to follow and learn from.

By Kathleen G

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Aug 15, 2023

I felt that it was easy to follow and not overly complicated.

By Fahmi Y

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Jul 29, 2023

Awesome, it's complete Project Management Metter.

thanks a lot

By Carlos G

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Jul 19, 2023

Full of really useful information and several dinamic videos.

By Michael K

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Jul 15, 2023

i learnt a lot of basics about project management foundations

By David M

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Jun 26, 2023

It gives a great foundation on project management principles.

By Nickesha D (

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May 27, 2023

I learned so much right from the start! Can't wait to finish!

By Piku G

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May 14, 2023

This is a very helpful i build my knowledge. Thanks Coursera.

By Jose C

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May 13, 2023

This was a great experience. So Clear and easy to understand.

By Shameka B

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May 11, 2023

good start to general project management skills and learning.

By Abhishek C

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May 9, 2023

Very nice and Knowledgeable .......my personal recommendation

By Zuzana O

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May 5, 2023

Excellent course! Can't wait to finish the whole certificate.

By Mariel S E

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May 4, 2023

Great start course and helps me review of what I have learned

By Madhu K

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May 2, 2023

Understood so many terms and challenges on project management

By Mubashir K

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May 1, 2023

This course is greate for understanding project management...