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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

SO

Apr 12, 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.

SH

Jun 12, 2021

Very well put together and interactive, I love the team incorporated pop up questions in the videos this really helped with the learning process. I'm also impressed at how accurate the transcript it.

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By Antoinette W

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Jun 22, 2023

This course has really opened my eyes to project management. I am excited to learn even more!

By Alam A

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Jun 21, 2023

This course was really insightful and I'm glad I took it and finished. I really recommend it.

By Michael K E

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May 11, 2023

Great. A very worthwhile introduction to project management. I cant wait for the next course.

By Deleted A

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Mar 26, 2023

It is very exciting to have completed this course. Thanks to Coursera for the amazing support

By Adal A R

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Mar 23, 2023

Creo que se ajusta al nivel principiante y los contenidos son concisos pero muy informativos.

By Casandra R

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Mar 17, 2023

really great tools and properly broken down so the information is easy to grasp and organize.

By Muhammad U S

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Feb 18, 2023

Good solid foundational course for personnel wanting to get to grasps with Project Management

By Maria d l P

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Jan 27, 2023

You really understand the Project Management Fundamentals and is very well explained. Love it

By Mohd K

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Jan 22, 2023

Kindly note that the FMP course is intended to increase my knowledge. and I am very pleased. 

By Joel P

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Jan 17, 2023

Very descriptive and informative course. Really loved it. It was simple but so knowledgeable.

By Major M

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Jan 7, 2023

very good introductory

course to project

management

,it makes the

rest of the module very easy

By Alvaro A M

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Dec 9, 2022

Really helped put what I already know into perspective excited to continue with this program.

By Opeoluwa C

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Nov 29, 2022

I found the course very educating, and interesting, but more importantly, easy to understand.

By Azeez O

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Nov 24, 2022

I’m glad this one of the best decision I took this year enrolling for this course. Best ever!

By Wandile S

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Nov 23, 2022

This was the best course and i am now confident that i am ready to work as a project manager.

By Oladoye T

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Nov 14, 2022

THe class was awesome,thanks to all the tutors for

Breaking

down the course,it was indeed ama

By Yasmeen A

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Nov 13, 2022

An excellent overview of the basic concepts and skills required for a project management role

By Zarnam A

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Nov 2, 2022

very good course can be easily undestood by good faculty and is very interesting and engaging

By Ayaz B

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Oct 11, 2022

Everything for foundations is covered in the course. Really got what I expected from Google.

By Md N M

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Oct 2, 2022

 It is truly amazing course which brings transformation in our thinking and taking decisions.

By Madhav R

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Sep 2, 2022

i have learnt the basics of the project management which is going to help in the future most

By Famosa A

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Sep 1, 2022

A great way to kick start my career in Project Management and looking forward to earning more

By Amith A

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Aug 28, 2022

I learned more about prokect life cycle, methods, triangular decision on time, scope & budget

By Alex A

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Aug 15, 2022

The course is well organized, clear, and interesting! I am excited for the upcoming courses.

By Diana N

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Aug 15, 2022

I really enjoyed this course, great information! Very useful, practical and at your own pace.