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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

LD

Aug 11, 2021

I loved this course. It was so informative. I took a lot of notes and hope to implement everything I've learned in real-life instances. I look forward to advancing professionally as a project manager.

BC

Dec 26, 2021

This course is very helpful for those who want to kick start their career in project management field. It is highly interactive and covers basics of project management thoroughly. I really enjoyed it.

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By vishnu s

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Jan 14, 2022

It was a wonderful cousre it will give me a good overview of the project management

By Tsholofelo B L

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Jan 10, 2022

This is such an enjoyable and relatable course! Looking forward to unpacking more..

By Dat N

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Nov 30, 2021

Very information rich and educational course. I have learnt a lot from this course.

By Enrique L

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Nov 25, 2021

A great starting point to figure out all the things that envolve project management

By Fábio R

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Nov 17, 2021

Top! Interesting course so far, well organize and good learning pace for beginners.

By Kathy M

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Oct 25, 2021

Lots of great information, I took so many notes, looking forward to the rest of it.

By Elnienesia

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Sep 18, 2021

the speakers well explained and very detailed of the topic. I pretty much enjoy it

By Alvina C

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Aug 16, 2021

very insightful! good job for the tutor, thank youu for giving me new knowledge! :D

By Zuhriddin R

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Aug 1, 2021

Compact, informative and very fun way to learn everything about project management.

By Sérgio V

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Jul 19, 2021

This is a solid introduction course that led me to appreciate more about PMP theme.

By Prasanth U

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Jul 5, 2021

Nice course to understand the Terminology & Foundations for the Project Management

By Rahul S

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May 30, 2021

Extremely informative, perfectly executed. Had a lot of fun. Gained great insights.

By Liuba B

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Apr 16, 2021

Very informative course so far. Sets out a solid foundation for project management.

By Chandaria R

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Mar 30, 2021

Thank you for all the tips and reminders on how to be an effective project manager.

By Victor Z H

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Mar 24, 2021

Muy bueno. Tanto si se es nuevo o se tiene experiencia en la Dirección de Proyectos

By Syed M H J

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Mar 21, 2021

Like drinking from a firehose! The course is well organzied and easy to understand.

By Athulya A

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Jun 13, 2025

Good teaching and there by improving our project management skills by this course.

By Felipe M

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Feb 24, 2025

Very interesting for persons interest to find a job in the project management area

By vishal s

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Feb 17, 2025

very knowledgeable and in a simple language so that a beginner can also understand

By Grazielle C

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Jan 21, 2025

Esse curso foi bem desenvolvido e as explicações foram muito boas e fundamentadas.

By Prescilla D G S

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Oct 21, 2024

This was a great way to start towards this certification. I am enjoying it so far.

By Jesus D P E

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Jun 13, 2024

Excellent course that gives you all the basics to be an excellent project manager.

By Richard R

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Jun 5, 2024

Outstanding information. I wish I would have started this program a few years ago.

By Jeff F

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Feb 18, 2024

Excellent resource for anyone exploring or just starting out in Project Management

By Liaqat N

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Jan 30, 2024

The course content was exceptional and the way of delivering was wonderful. Thanks