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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

SC

Jul 4, 2021

I'm learning a LOT, and you don't have to take it quite as slowly as they suggest. But, it's nice that there's a manageable pace set out for you. Instructor and guests were great--relatable and clear.

SP

Jul 25, 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.

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By David A

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Jun 11, 2022

Muy buen curso, explica bastante bien los conceptos introductorios sin complicar ni confundir demasiado al estudiante.

By Benny B

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May 30, 2022

Educative, Informative and easy to navigate. Interesting moderators and quite engaging. I have a learnt a lot. Thanks!

By Karen M

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May 17, 2022

I really learnt a lot and I am glad that it was done in such a simple way that I could easily understand. Many thanks.

By Francisca M L

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Apr 24, 2022

A lot of accurate and useful information, with many examples and advice to succeed in the first steps of the job role.

By Junaid A

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Apr 22, 2022

course content was great and easy to understand. Also, instructor made it really easy for bigginers to learn basics.

By Tomas C

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Apr 14, 2022

It was well organized and kept my interest by utilizing short videos, readings, and frequent checks for understanding.

By Louxuan Z

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Apr 10, 2022

Very useful course! The curriculum is close to practical work, and there are so many templetes and glossaries. Superb!

By Aldo P

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Mar 6, 2022

Fue bastante ordenada la secuencia de temas y conceptos. Ayudó a aclarar elementos para trabajo en Project Management.

By Prof. M K

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Mar 4, 2022

Course structure and delivery is really great. It helped me to understand the different concept of project management.

By Karlo P

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Feb 16, 2022

Excellent introduction to project management as a job and the context of the position within the corporate structures.

By Detra S

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Jan 21, 2022

I have learned and my experience has been rewarding, it is awesome to still be learning and the course was fun for me!

By Yelena S

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Jan 20, 2022

Great Course!

Lots of useful information. Hopefully, this will help me with my job search in project management field.

By ASHISH K

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Dec 28, 2021

course is to good for any one who study right now or working some where . overall i can say that the course is good .

By Pratiksha R

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Dec 17, 2021

The course is taught in a very simple way. It is beginner friendly. Learned lots of new things. Excited to learn more.

By Anggito Z

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Nov 12, 2021

This course provide a solid study material to offer around PM. Even more precise and concise than I learn from school.

By mandar w

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Nov 1, 2021

The course is really designed great by google team. Thanks for making this course for us. It helped me lot in my goals

By Krzysztof M

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Oct 25, 2021

Amazing quality, very good and experienced speakers and very helpful additional resources like readings and minigames.

By Trang T

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Sep 10, 2021

Very useful and prorvide basic but update content for current management skills and requirement for project management

By YASH S

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Aug 13, 2021

Thank You for making such a wonderful course and making the term project + management super simple and understandable.

By Cynthia C

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Jun 24, 2021

Great course! dynamic, engaging and very informative. It provides a good foundation and the desire to learn even more.

By Nahla M

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Jun 5, 2021

This is a very structured , well planned course that dived into the basics of PM. I am very glad I joined this course.

By Gerron K D S

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Apr 15, 2021

I love the Introduction to Project Management. This course provided a lot of clarity In the role and responsibilities.

By angelo d c

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Mar 29, 2021

Good start for familiarization and preparation of project management skills. Upskilling with Google team is the best !

By Jakub S

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Mar 25, 2021

Nice introduction to project management and greatly described in theory of what I knew "naturally" by work experience.

By LINA A S A

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Nov 17, 2025

Clear, well-structured course with practical examples. The content is concise and easy to follow. Highly recommended.