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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

MR

Nov 28, 2021

Learned a lot such as Agile, C-Suite, Change management, Corporate governance, Culture mapping, DMAIC, Kanban, Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Linear, Matrix structure, Reporting chart, Six Sigma etc. Thank you

AS

Jul 14, 2023

This course has cleared all the topics I learned in my basic project management subject which I learned in my first semester in my UNI where I paid more than 10K USD. But this is so cheap and useful.

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By Marta S

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Jan 21, 2022

Great intro course. Clear, synthetic, and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend it!

By Isaac S R

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Jan 10, 2022

I didn´t expect to learn all the things the course showed us. I really recommend it.

By Kamami N

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Jan 7, 2022

The lessons taken were truly invaluable. Thank you Google Team for your dedication.

By Adrian C

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Jan 5, 2022

Very informative, I am looking forward to the other chapters to continue my journey.

By Ashna B

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Dec 22, 2021

This course has helped me face the interviews with more confidence than ever before.

By Fernanda N

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Nov 26, 2021

me encantooo! me amplio muchicmo lo que estoy aprendiendo en la universidad! gracias

By Duaa T A M

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Nov 17, 2021

its a excellent course, with a spectacular information which may help me in my work.

By Isaac G B

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Oct 27, 2021

Very informative. Covered many important topics. looking forward to the next course.

By Sripriya V

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Oct 14, 2021

Excellent course material; interesting from start to finish with clear explanations.

By Han H O

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Oct 2, 2021

Great course. I have learned a lot about foundations of project management. Thanks.

By Mateo B

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Sep 16, 2021

Great course, a very well curated information with proper explanations and examples.

By Renato S C F

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Sep 9, 2021

Muito bom, pude ver o quão profundo é realmente o trabalho de um gestor de projetos.

By Luthfi R

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Jul 31, 2021

This course helps me to understand and have solid fundamental of Project Management.

By Jean C G

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May 23, 2021

I have learned so much from this course. I can't wait to take the remaining courses.

By Ellen V d B

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May 20, 2021

Very useful course! Good explanation and examples. No background knowledge required.

By Alexander B K

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May 14, 2021

Fantastic explanations and illustrations. Great work by the Google team and Cousera.

By Alexander O E

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Apr 30, 2021

It's a very good course refering to project management foundations and primary tools

By Griselda C

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Apr 9, 2021

easy to understand, easy to see and very frienship with the vocabulary and PMP lingo

By Lujan F

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Mar 29, 2021

Muy buen curso y super completo para los primeros pasos dentro del Project Managment

By Francisca O

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Mar 21, 2026

This course is fully packed. I fully recommend it just in case you are considering.

By RODOLFO I

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Jan 13, 2026

muy bueno para principiantes y para regresar a los básico si ya tienes experiencia.

By HABIBUR R

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Dec 20, 2025

The course is very much helpful to academic professional and overall personal life.

By Sunil N

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Sep 4, 2025

I think this course was great and lays a good foundation for starting up a project.

By Mellerlin B

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Aug 22, 2025

Excelente, muy didactico con ejemplos practicos, y detallados en sus explicaciones

By Kaitlyn H

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Jun 20, 2025

Great course with valuable information on beginning a career in project management!