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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.

SS

Apr 11, 2025

Extremely well taught, and a highly positive approach towards teaching the subject. The topics were comprehensive for a foundational program and created a lot of excitement for the upcoming courses.

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By Tracy G

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Nov 5, 2021

Emilio is a fantastic instructor! The course is wonderfully designed to be very engaging.

By Bogdan M

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Oct 31, 2021

Quite brief course on essentials of project management - very informative and not boring!

By Alireza M

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Oct 22, 2021

Perfect start for Project management. you can not leave it without compete other courses.

By Vikram S C

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Oct 16, 2021

Iam really thankful to coursera that iam learning from the best and improving my mindset.

By Piotr O

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Oct 9, 2021

Although about basics, still insightfull and useful also for people with experience in PM

By ayella s

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Aug 21, 2021

The course is very practical and relevant to the everyday work that I am currently doing.

By Felipe C

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Jul 31, 2021

Excellent course, I loved it! Waiting to finish the rest! Thanks Google, thanks Coursera!

By Larissa S

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Jul 25, 2021

Great content, addressed in a clear way through wonderful use of multimedia interactions.

By Vaishnavi L

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Jul 23, 2021

Concepts are explained clearly in simple terms. Extremely relevant and interesting course

By Nabil E

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Jul 8, 2021

The course content is very rich in terminology and methodology.

The pedagogy is excellent.

By Noam G J

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Jul 2, 2021

Well designed and in depth exploration and education of the basics of Project Management.

By Lihua W

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Jun 4, 2021

very practical, easy to understand, detailed and well-combined with good amount of tests.

By Diane C

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Jun 3, 2021

Excellent Tutor and speakers, enjoying so much.. Most importantly Learnt a lot of stuff.

By Dominik S

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May 16, 2021

Great insights into Project Mangment, would recoment everyone interested to check it out.

By Indira T

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May 16, 2021

I have learned a lot new and exciting information...thank you Google for this opportunity

By Evgeniia B

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May 4, 2021

This course is a great start for those who make their first step into project management!

By Erik M

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May 1, 2021

Great foundational learning around key concepts and responsibilities of a project manager

By Kirti D

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Apr 14, 2021

It was great experience to learn project management on this platform, Indeed it helps !!!

By Frank Y

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Apr 9, 2021

Really interesting how Google sees the Project Manager's role. I liked a lot this course.

By Deleted A

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Mar 26, 2021

Exceptional !

I really enjoyed the presentation and content. Can’t wait for the course...

By Antoinette B

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Dec 12, 2025

A very informative course, would recommend everyone in a leadership position to take it.

By AMBIR F

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Nov 23, 2025

Its Brilliant. Knowledge up. Terminology up. Concept Up. Project Management know how up.

By muhammad f

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Aug 29, 2025

best course i really recommend every professional should enroll and complete this course

By adel m

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Feb 28, 2025

very informative course. Benefited and gained the required knowldege of project managers