Beginner 160 hours English Professional CertificateFREE
Our recommendation
Google's Project Management certificate, a popular, beginner-friendly route into project-management roles with no experience needed. Across seven courses it covers Agile, Scrum, planning and stakeholder management, ending in a capstone. Broad and job-focused; the capstone and how you present it matter for hiring.
Good for: Career changers and beginners aiming for an entry-level project-management role.
Less suitable if: You are already a project manager, or you want a formal PMP-level qualification.
Realistic time: About 160 hours; roughly six months at 10 hours a week, or three months full-time.
About this course
The Google Project Management Certificate is a six-course program (~240 hours) that takes beginners to job-ready for entry-level project-management roles. You can audit it free; the certificate runs on Coursera's ~$49/month plan, so most people pay under $300 total.
What you'll learn
Plan projects with goals, scope and timelines
Manage budgets, risks and resources
Run Agile and Scrum projects
Manage stakeholders and communication
Use real PM tools and templates
Build a project-management portfolio
This course includes
160h
On-demand video
Yes
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English
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What it costs
You can view course materials on Coursera; the certificate runs on a subscription of about $49 a month — roughly $150 if you finish in three months, or under $300 at the recommended six-month pace. Financial aid is available.
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Issued through Coursera with Google, with a 150-plus employer network. It is a recognised entry credential; the capstone portfolio and how you present it matter for hiring. It is not the same as the PMP.
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Created by Google as part of its Career Certificates program and taught by Google project managers, built around the skills entry-level PM roles actually use.
Yes as an entry route into project management for beginners. It won't get you hired on its own, but with a strong capstone and networking, most graduates report positive outcomes.
About $49 a month on Coursera — roughly $150 over three months or under $300 at the six-month pace. Financial aid is available.
About 160 hours — six months at 10 hours a week, or around three months full-time.
No. The PMP is a separate, advanced certification with experience requirements. This is an entry-level credential and a good first step.
You can view course materials on Coursera, but the certificate needs a subscription. Financial aid is available if cost is a barrier.
It is a recognised first step, and Google connects graduates with employers, but your capstone, networking and interview matter most.