Google Project Management Professional Certificate Courses

Validates practical skills in project management, including initiation, planning, execution and Agile approaches, applied through a capstone project.

There is no exam: you earn this certificate by finishing six courses and a capstone project, so cost depends on how fast you finish. We compared the ways to enrol on monthly price and what else each subscription unlocks.

Most people should enrol in the Google Project Management Professional Certificate on Coursera, which has a 7-day free trial and financial aid. Choose the Google Career Certificates subscription if you plan to take more than one Google certificate, or Coursera Plus if you will also take IBM or university programs.

Course	Best for	Format	Price
Google Project Management Professional Certificate	Official Google program	Video	$49/month
Google Career Certificates subscription	Several Google certificates	Video	$49/month
Coursera Plus	Broad Coursera catalog	Video	$59/month

Official Google program

Google Project Management Professional Certificate

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Google's full program on Coursera: six courses plus an optional seventh, with videos, graded activities and a capstone project. It adds up to about 142 hours, and Coursera says most learners finish for under $300.

Great fit if you want the Google certificate with Coursera's free trial or financial aid

Poor fit if you plan to take several Google certificates; choose the Google Career Certificates subscription

Several Google certificates

Google Career Certificates subscription

Google's own platform, with this certificate and every other Google Career Certificate for one monthly price. It is the better value if you plan more than one.

Great fit if you want more than one Google certificate

Poor fit if you need Coursera's financial aid; choose the Google certificate on Coursera

Broad Coursera catalog

Coursera Plus

One subscription for Google, IBM and university programs on Coursera, including this certificate. It also includes hands-on labs and projects across most of the catalog.

Great fit if you will take several Coursera programs in a year

Poor fit if you only want this certificate; choose the Google certificate on Coursera at $49/month

How to choose a Google Project Management course

Finish fast to pay less. All three options bill monthly. The courses add up to about 142 hours, and Google suggests 3 months at 20 hours a week or 6 months at 10.
Apply for financial aid first. Coursera offers financial aid on this certificate, and starting a free trial cancels a pending aid application.
Cancel before the trial ends. The 7-day trial turns into a monthly charge when it ends, with no refund after that.
Know what it counts for. PMI accepts the certificate as the project management education needed for CAPM and PMP. It is a certificate of completion, not an exam credential.

Recommended Google Project Management course combinations

Lowest cost: The Google certificate on Coursera ($49/month) with financial aid, applied for before you start the trial.
Fastest finish: The Google certificate on Coursera ($49/month) at Google's suggested 20 hours a week, which takes about 3 months.
Several Google certificates: The Google Career Certificates subscription ($49/month), which covers every Google Career Certificate for one price.
Broad catalog: Coursera Plus ($399/year) if you will also take IBM or university programs this year.

Google Project Management course FAQ

What is the best way to take the Google Project Management Certificate?

For most people, the certificate on Coursera at $49/month, which has a 7-day free trial and financial aid. Choose the Google Career Certificates subscription if you want more than one Google certificate.

Is the Google Project Management Certificate free?

Not fully. Coursera charges $49/month after a 7-day free trial, and most learners finish for under $300. Financial aid can cover it.

How long does the Google Project Management Certificate take?

The courses add up to about 142 hours. Google suggests 3 months at 20 hours a week or 6 months at 10.

Does the Google Project Management Certificate count toward PMP?

Yes. PMI accepts it as the project management education needed for CAPM and PMP.