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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.

RC

Dec 20, 2022

This course 1 is so clear that I can even apply it to my daily routine! I want to explore more about Project Management. Thank you, Google: Coursera for making this happen to those who lack knowledge.

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By Jacqueline Y

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Mar 23, 2022

Great overview of PM! It gets you excited for the other courses.

By Muhammad N S

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Mar 10, 2022

very good knowledge related to the basics of project management.

By Kanishka S S

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Mar 7, 2022

Hands on, one of the best foundation courses I have come across.

By Yahye M N

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Mar 1, 2022

this is a great course, very useful and i gained alot of skills.

By Cory H

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Feb 3, 2022

This course provides a great introduction to project management.

By Shubham B

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Jan 26, 2022

Extremely helpful in learning the concept of Project management.

By TORY R

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Dec 28, 2021

This course was very well put together and lots of info learned.

By Javit J A C

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Dec 27, 2021

Emilio is a great instructor, thanks for sharing your knowledge!

By Therese A B

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Dec 16, 2021

amazing full of valuable knowledges for a lifetime career change

By hazrat n

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Nov 17, 2021

Very Informative Course and presented in very interactive way...

By Aline R Z

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Sep 30, 2021

I absolutely loved this course. Thank you for all the knowledge.

By Erhan D

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Sep 22, 2021

learn many things along the way. thank you coursera and google!

By Carla S M P

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Sep 10, 2021

It's very easy to learn, and easy to adept to the rhythm of live

By Alina K

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Aug 15, 2021

Fantastic series of courses, prepared and arranged to perfection

By Quinton R A

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Aug 12, 2021

This course was easy to understand and provided helpful insight.

By lo-res f

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Jul 9, 2021

Thought it was fantastic. Well developed and insightful. Thanks!

By whitney b

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May 27, 2021

i thoroughly enjoyed the various ways they presented information

By Elizabeth c

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Apr 28, 2021

Great Curse! good speakers and the concepts were clearly explain

By Taghreed Q A

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Apr 23, 2021

Excellent instructor, and excellent presentation of information.

By Reshea M

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Feb 9, 2026

Very informative and use real life examples to explain further.

By Yong C H

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Jan 14, 2026

A very comprehensive teaching, even for the course in Beginner.

By sowjanya n

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Dec 21, 2025

excellent i have learnt lot of things in this foundation course

By OLIVIA I

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Dec 19, 2025

The content of this course is simply mind blowing 😇 I love it.

By Esperanza L U

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Nov 23, 2025

It's very interesting. I like how they mix videos and readings.

By Elaine d S T | F

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Nov 19, 2025

Gostei bastante da metodologia do curso, foi muito proveitoso!