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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

SP

Jul 24, 2023

Excellent course! Instructional modules and videos are very relevant to multiple organizational practices, and built in testing series and review exams offer comprehensive summary of course content.

DM

Jan 17, 2023

this course was a 10 out of 10 super informational definitely go at your own pace. It was a great learning tool, and I am excited to jump into the next five courses and see what I can do for myself.

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By Laurain T

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Sep 17, 2021

I really understand the the foundations of Project Management

By Natasha P

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Sep 4, 2021

An outstanding course; I thoroughly enjoyed every part of it.

By Mahmoud H

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Aug 30, 2021

It was a really eye-opening experience. I really enjoyed it.

By Luis F

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Aug 16, 2021

Great course, I'd recommend to anyone looking to become a PM.

By Jana d B

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Jun 12, 2021

A great intro, useful and informative even for non-beginners.

By Jay G

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Jun 3, 2021

great course, looking forward to the next two course classes

By Madhawie S

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May 22, 2021

Highly Recommended.The best way to learn project management .

By Alonso C

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May 16, 2021

Love it all, very productive and in-depth knowledge expanding

By Geoffrey M M

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May 11, 2021

Knowledgeable instructors and well-structured course content.

By Muntether A

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Apr 22, 2021

Very detailed easy to understand with such great instructors!

By Omi O D

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Apr 19, 2021

Outstanding coming out of week 1, but it's still only week 1.

By Janet M F

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Apr 18, 2021

I enjoyed this course and looking forward to the next course.

By Araceli G

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Apr 6, 2021

Thanks for the amazing starting line. Couldn´t be happier! :D

By Michelle P

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Mar 26, 2021

Put together with great concepts and videos. Highly recommend

By Jude S

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Nov 13, 2025

excellent course. Life changing course. Thank you, Coursera.

By Guilherme H P

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Nov 2, 2025

Curso excelente, extremamente didático e 100% RECOMENDADO!!!

By Sara A

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Oct 16, 2025

Le cours est très clair et j'ai pu acquis plusieurs concepts

By Elena H G

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Sep 26, 2025

Very well structured, easy to comprehend and follow through.

By Aaiz M

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Jul 3, 2025

learned a lot of key terms and concepts. was very insightful

By phylis W

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Jun 18, 2025

Best Decision I have ever made it has improved on my skills.

By Uriel R

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May 9, 2025

Disfruté mucho el curso, todo el tiempo fue claro y preciso.

By Jemima A

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Feb 1, 2025

A very detailed course , well taught with full understanding

By Jorge R B S

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Sep 20, 2024

Es muy buen cursor para emprender en su negocio y en la vida

By Supriya G

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Aug 18, 2024

Wonderfully designed course for a newcomer, simple and crisp