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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.

MR

Nov 27, 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

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By Johanna E

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Mar 10, 2026

The coach is always encouraging, uses easy-to-understand language, is friendly, and fun. I really enjoyed the course.

By Arshad a

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Jan 26, 2026

It was Amazing, I cordially it to those who are in project management.it is really helpful and gives practical result

By LINA A S A

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Nov 16, 2025

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

By Francisvaldo B d S

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Aug 12, 2025

Excelente curso muito abrangente apresentando técnicas de como podemos aplicar no gerenciamento de projetos em geral.

By jacob m

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Jul 4, 2025

Easy to follow along with, great enthusiasm with the curriculum and teaching. It definitely helps lay out the basics.

By Xia X F

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Dec 11, 2024

I definitely enjoyed the challenge of the course. Make sure to take lots of notes on each module and you'll be fine!

By Larry W

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Nov 8, 2024

The courses to me, seemed pretty straightforward. Would definitely recommend anyone to join, with similar interests.

By Vini J

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Oct 18, 2024

Penjelasan yang mudah dimengerti dan dipahami, juga kursus ini dijelaskan secara rinci dan terstruktur. sangat bagus!

By Marco A G (

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Apr 10, 2024

Material is straight forward and filler BS is not anywhere in this course. Material is easy to understand and absorb.

By Vikash K

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Mar 15, 2024

Its a great learning experience and has given great insight about project management and its importance in a project.

By Denise R

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Feb 17, 2024

I enjoyed the Foundation of Project Management course. The material was very informative and made the learning easy.

By Burhanuddin S

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Jan 12, 2024

Absolutely brilliant. So easy to navigate and understand and real life examples. Just wish to finish all the modules.

By Arfan A

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Jan 11, 2024

Simplest elaboration of all topic and sub topics. Really great to know how to build a strong foundation for a Project

By Sheikh M R A I

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Jan 11, 2024

One of the best online courses, I've ever attended. Thanks to Google and Coursera for this great learning experience.

By Bea G

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Dec 16, 2023

Great foundation course to start understanding project management terminology and the life cycle of managing projects

By Oluwaseye O

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Jul 21, 2023

Very fulfilling going through this course, I recommend it to everyone hoping to build a career in Project Management.

By mayank d

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Jul 20, 2023

Its the perfect course because it starts from basics and actually covers every tiny details about the project manager

By Raja G

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Jun 25, 2023

Power-packed learning. The entire content is very informative and educational. Thoroughly enjoyed the entire Course.

By Walter H

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Jun 10, 2023

Very good information, that I needed to better understand my current role. and will defiantly help me in future roles

By David N

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Mar 13, 2023

Fluid learning, trainers in the videos friendly, clear and precise. Some activities to get in the course practically.

By Shady A

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Feb 26, 2023

A Great course that helped me alot to understand new things and how to start planning to a project, and a great tutor

By Gerald K A

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Feb 18, 2023

I've learned a lot from this course and I strongly believe it will help me kickstart my career in project management.

By Benedicta B B

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Jan 31, 2023

This is really an insightful course to pursue. Thanks to Google and Coursera for giving me this opportunity to learn.

By Erik R D R

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Jan 22, 2023

It's a start, a very good one, then things add up to complete the six of six courses required for full certification.

By Ami E

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Dec 27, 2022

well put together,I love the way each topic is intoroduced and the real life google project managers really inspiring