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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

VC

Aug 22, 2022

This course has helped me to understand all phases of any project in detail, which includes Project initiation, Project Planning, Execution, Methodologies and applying the same in real world

JM

Jun 20, 2021

This is so amazing and I am extremely happy and thankful to you all for blessing me with this great opportunity I have learned so much and can't wait to be a future project manager one day at google

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By alejandra v m

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Aug 5, 2021

I am very happy , it was great, all the material, videos, information everything clear, i learned a lot.

By Deanna F

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Aug 3, 2021

Great introduction to project management. I really enjoyed this course and it inspires me to learn more.

By Sahil S

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Jun 3, 2021

Excellent course with thought provoking quiz and discussion. The time flexibility provided helped a lot.

By Tevin O

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May 8, 2021

intuitive engaging and hands on approach to impacting knowledge loved every step i took in this process.

By Jerry C

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May 8, 2021

Very good introduction into Project Management. I learned a lot from Foundations of Project Management.

By Garden S

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Apr 15, 2021

Very informative and encouraging for anyone beginning their path towards a career in project management.

By Allison D

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Mar 29, 2021

I was so impressed by this course. I have learned so much about project management in such a short time!

By Paola M

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Apr 13, 2025

Muy bueno, aprendí mucho de una forma muy fácil e intuitiva. El contenido fue claro y bien estructurado

By yogesh u

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Oct 31, 2024

Great course to structure your knowledge of the PM styles. Great teacher and well structured processes

By geeseang o

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Aug 13, 2024

Good to have few Project Managers sharing their experience. Will continue and finish the other courses.

By Arowoshegbe A

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Nov 27, 2023

The course is well structure. It easily takes you from known to unknown. I am happy to be a participan.

By India S

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Oct 4, 2023

I found that this course gave me the inside look at what is really expected of being a project manager.

By Saroj K R

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Aug 22, 2023

eagerness on learning in this platform is another level. hope job opportunities also from this platform

By David-Leo A

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Aug 15, 2023

A five-star course. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to study this. Thanks to the instructors!

By Victor C

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May 23, 2023

Great course. Well developed and the content is very relevant. I´m already applying it on my daily work

By d

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May 22, 2023

I really liked the tone and demeanor of the main lecturer! Overall, a nice introduction for a beginner!

By Salim G B

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Apr 8, 2023

It covers almost every basic foundational knowledge required and necessary to master project management

By jonah c

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Mar 2, 2023

This course provides a strong foundation to build your career as a PM. I highly reccomend this course!

By Joshua C

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Jan 30, 2023

Very educational and the quizzes are helpful for us to understand the lessons. Keep up the good work!!!

By Nabeel S

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Dec 27, 2022

This was an outstanding course, I have learned a lot and look forward to continuing to further courses.

By Kiwana R

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Nov 23, 2022

Great intro with amazing information and provided a nice jump start into the Project Management field .

By shivam s

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Nov 21, 2022

I LOVE THE COURSE BECAUSE THE QUALITY OF EXPERT'S DURING THE LECTURES IS UNBELIEVABLE EXPLAINATION

By Rey M

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Oct 27, 2022

The materials are clear and engaging so far it has been easy, understandable, fun and engaing. Thanks!

By Rosanne d V

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Oct 23, 2022

Excellent view of the tools and frameworks needed to successfully manage projects. Highly recommended!