Agile Project Management
This is the fifth course in the Google Project Management Certificate program.
Agile Project Management is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Project Management. It is structured in 4 modules with 4 stated learning outcomes, over 20h 2m. Learners rate it 4.8/5 from 15.3K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Project Management courses collection, where we compare it against 5 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 20h 2m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.8★ (15.3K reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
About this course
Agile project management is a flexible approach to delivering projects. It breaks work into short cycles called sprints and adapts to change quickly. Unlike traditional methods that plan everything upfront, Agile lets teams adjust based on feedback and results.
This course, offered by Google on Coursera, is the fifth course in the Google Project Management Certificate program. It is designed for beginners and takes about 20 hours and 2 minutes to complete. The course is taught in English and is self-paced, so you can learn on your own schedule. A certificate is available for those who complete the work.
In this course you will learn the core ideas of Agile and how they differ from older methods like Waterfall. You will explore the pillars of Scrum and understand how they support Scrum values. The course covers the five important Scrum events and how to set each one up for a team. You will also practice coaching an Agile team and helping them overcome common challenges.
By the end of the course you will be able to explain the Agile project management approach and its values and principles. You will discuss the pillars of Scrum and describe the five Scrum events. You will learn how to set up Scrum events for a team and how to coach an Agile team through challenges. These skills prepare you for entry-level project management roles.
Honest limits: This course does not teach advanced Agile scaling frameworks or deep technical software development practices. It is built for beginners, so learners who already have Agile experience may find the content introductory. The Google Project Management Certificate as a whole spans six courses, and this is the fifth; the first four build the foundation this course draws on.
Free options include the Introduction to Project Management course on Coursera, which is 9 hours and 33 minutes long and also beginner-level and certified. The IT Project Management course on Udemy is free, self-paced, and offers a certificate. Both are good starting points if you want to explore project management without cost.
This course is a practical choice for Indian learners who want to understand Agile and Scrum quickly. The self-paced format fits around work or study schedules. At 20 hours 2 minutes, it is a manageable time commitment. The Google brand and the structured certificate add value for job seekers. If you are new to project management, this course gives you a clear path from theory to practice.
What you’ll learn
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What this course covers
4 modulesThe 4-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 20h 2m.
Module 1 · The fundamentals of Agile
Module 2 · Scrum 101
Module 3 · Implementing Scrum
Module 4 · Applying Agile in the organization
What learners rate it
Rated 4.8/5 by 15.3K learners on Coursera (checked 10 Aug 2026).
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Common questions
How much does Agile Project Management cost?
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Does Agile Project Management come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Agile Project Management take?
Coursera lists it at 20h 2m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Agile Project Management suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Agile Project Management cover?
It is organised into 4 modules, starting with The fundamentals of Agile and going on to Scrum 101, Implementing Scrum, Applying Agile in the organization. The full outline is on this page.