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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

LL

Jan 18, 2022

Very informative and thorough! I've finished this course with so much knowledge that can be applied to the workforce. Everything is laid out in easy to follow and efficient steps. Couldn't be happier!

SO

Apr 11, 2022

So much information was packaged in this course but it was so well organized and delivered that I was compelled to complete every segment. Well timed quizzes helped to ensure my comprehension as well.

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By Salmath K

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Jan 23, 2025

As someone who has no background in formal project management knowledge, this course was quite begginer friendly.

By Ruth B

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Jan 1, 2025

It was pretty interesting and innovative, would definitely love to continue my journey here in project management

By Tharun K

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Nov 16, 2024

It was very easy course and i was able to complete it very quickly and without any problem completed successfully

By Romaric C

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Jul 28, 2024

Well explained, provided a great overview of the project management and set the basics for the following courses.

By Noel A D T

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Mar 12, 2024

Great course! You'll learn about organizational structure and culture, project management methodologies and more.

By Lena K

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Nov 13, 2023

Really easy to follow, interactive and well worth your time if you want to get a head start in project management

By Diane T

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Aug 15, 2023

Really enjoyed this course and the amount of interaction involved. It's a good foundation for project management.

By Jeremiah L

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Aug 11, 2023

Easy to digest. Course does not take as long as advertised. Finished Foundations of Project Management in 2 days.

By Miljana M

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Jul 20, 2023

This was a great learning experience, and I can't wait to see what other project management courses are bringing.

By Ana M

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Jun 10, 2023

Amazing course to initiate on PM!!! Thank you Google for sharing all this education and knowledge with the world.

By Mustaffa A

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May 20, 2023

Good basic level course. Very well designed and suits the person who wanna change its job role to project manager

By jean-francois k

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May 2, 2023

Nice and clear course. In addition, the teacher speaks very clearly also for a non-native English speaker. Thanks

By Lawrence A

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Apr 19, 2023

Great course! Very informational and educational! Learned a lot that I can put to use in my current job and life.

By Oluwatosin B O

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Mar 3, 2023

It's such a great time to relearn and unlearn. Thanks to the entire Google team and Coursera for the opportunity.

By Mohammed A Q

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Feb 28, 2023

iTS A GREAT BASICS FOR EVERYONE TO IMPROVE AND LEARN FOR THOSE WHO ESPECIALLY IN COOPERATE MANAGEMENT CAREER PATH

By Maftuh C

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Feb 5, 2023

This was a 110% course, Well designed and organize with real-world examples that help learners understand better.

By Valeria M

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Jan 31, 2023

This is one of the most amazing courses I have ever done. I am so thankful to Google for these great opportunity.

By Pushp R S

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Dec 1, 2022

Absolutely thrilling experience!! The course contents is amazing and very informative. I am enjoying this course.

By Nkemakonam O

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Oct 30, 2022

happy to undertake this course and look forward in anquiring other mose courses that will help improve my career

By Muhammad K A

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Sep 30, 2022

Foundations of Project Management is one of the most exciting professional certificate course offered by Google.

By Charles T

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Jul 22, 2022

Keren Habis dan Membantu Banget Untuk Transisi dari Database System Engineer ke Project Manager / Cloud Engineer.

By Deleted A

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Jul 20, 2022

Thank you very much! It was refreshing and getting new information at the same time . A lot of new information!!!

By Gunda A K

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Jun 12, 2022

I am done with my PM basics in this course 1, it was very well explained and all concepts are very crystal clear.

By Сергей К

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May 20, 2022

I like this course. The only part which was not interested and which I did not understand it is about Gouvernance

By Rizki S D

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May 18, 2022

Easy to understand and cover everything you need to start project management career. Awesome course, thank you..