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About the Course

This course is the first in a series of six to equip you with the skills you need to apply to introductory-level roles in project management. 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. Throughout the program, you’ll learn from current Google project managers, who can provide you with a multi-dimensional educational experience that will help you build your skills for on-the-job application. 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....

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The course is well design and very interactive. I don't have prior experience of Project Management. But Course help me to understand various jargon associated with Project management in a simple way.

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I do not know why it is the best course I have ever had. Thank you, Google and Coursera, for providing such a great course. You cover many intensive and comprehensive items, particularly the speaker.

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By Jesús M M T

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Apr 1, 2021

It is a good way to lean new concepts or to review them if you have previous experience.

By Sara H

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Mar 17, 2021

Thank you ! I learned a lot from this course ,I can't wait for the next course to begin.

By Mouhamad D

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Aug 28, 2024

I was a wondelful journey following this course that have refreshed my knowledge in PM.

By Curtis W

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May 23, 2024

Very thorough and comprehensive journey that anchors the learner in project management.

By Ashleigh J

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Mar 5, 2024

To finally put some terminology to practices that I already have been doing was joyous.

By Love Y

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Feb 22, 2024

WoooooW, the breath and scope of the Foundational Material was absolutely phenomenal!!!

By Muhammad I A

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Feb 14, 2024

This course offers best understanding about the basics of project management processes.

By BHARGAV G

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Oct 25, 2023

It's a very great course for those who are willing to learn or join project management.

By Anudari T

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Oct 25, 2023

Very informative and concise. It's been easy to understand such well organized courses.

By Sheila W

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Sep 3, 2023

This is a great course to learn the foundations of Project Management. Glad I took it.

By Alpar M

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Aug 20, 2023

Loved the course! Very informative and well-designed. Looking forward to learning more!

By Taha G

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Jul 20, 2023

This is a great beginner's guide to the world of management at smaller scale in general

By Lukáš P

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Jul 18, 2023

Great course. Really liked the main host and the contains. It was very well structured.

By Reena J

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Jun 21, 2023

very informative, easy to understand, and follow! Kudos to the trainer, well explained!

By Haw J L

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Jun 7, 2023

Clear understanding to touch the surface knowledge of project management. A good start!

By Primme P

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Mar 11, 2023

Love this course. Very well presented with great information and integrated activities.

By Liseth M

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Mar 6, 2023

Gracias Coursera por la oportunidad, me ha encantado aprender sobre project management.

By Jake W

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Mar 5, 2023

It really had more to it than I expected and I look forward to the next in the series.

By Olga Z

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Feb 26, 2023

Excellent lecture and reading materials ! Looking forward to the next step , course 2 !

By Terrell H

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Feb 12, 2023

Great 1st Course! I am ready to jump into the role of project management right now! lol

By Millicent L

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Feb 8, 2023

It gives the big idea overview of what the course is before dwelling into finer details

By aaron m

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Jan 11, 2023

Well presented with interesting content and examples. Clear and concise course content.

By Nikki R

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Jan 9, 2023

I enjoyed this course as a great foundational layer to lead into the subsequent courses

By Hamza S

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Jan 7, 2023

I ENJOYED THIS COURSE FROM BEGINNING TO END! OFF TO THE NEXT COURSE,,, THANKS GOOGLE <3

By Maria F d F

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Dec 9, 2022

Awesome. A lot of useful information. A good start for beginners in the field. Thanks!!