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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....

Top reviews

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

LD

Aug 11, 2021

I loved this course. It was so informative. I took a lot of notes and hope to implement everything I've learned in real-life instances. I look forward to advancing professionally as a project manager.

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By Thomas K

Mar 31, 2021

This course was really well put together. The balance of videos, readings, and practices was very well done!!

By andrea m

Mar 25, 2021

The aim of the course is to give a general view of the project management activity. The goal is well achieved.

By Katherine L

Mar 24, 2021

This was a great introduction to project management. I really enjoyed hearing from program managers at Google.

By Julie H

Oct 24, 2024

Very detailed and provides tons of example templates and samples to help in the future with project planning!

By Bry A

Oct 24, 2024

Thank you for these materials!!!! I learn a lot and will apply these to my work as Administrative Officer II.

By Freddie T

Oct 23, 2024

Very informative and perfect for someone who is in the beginning or intermediate stages of project management

By Margarita B

Jul 8, 2024

This course is excellent! It really helped put together a lot of concepts that were laying around in my head.

By Neha N

Jul 4, 2024

This is a highly engaging course. language used throughout was simple to understand. Host was also very good.

By Dr V M

Apr 15, 2024

Thank you Google,I really appreciate your financial aid..I ensured I finished just because I promised👍🤗🤗🤗

By Raimondo A

Mar 12, 2024

Ottimo corso, ben stratturato con materiali facilmente disponibili, peccato manchi la traduzione in italiano.

By morenikeji O

Feb 14, 2024

This course gave me a very deep insight on what to expect as a project manager and how to navigate the field.

By Dina M S

Sep 17, 2023

this course will make give you all the skills and knowledge that you need to be a successful project manager.

By Sandra N

Sep 12, 2023

Excellent introduction. It sets a good tone for what to expect from the next several courses in this program.

By Seo J

Aug 16, 2023

This was the first course that I took for PMP. It was very useful and good material for beginners. Thank you!

By rubab w

May 24, 2023

Easy and amazing for increasing the knowledge and it helps you connect the example to your real life examples

By Monica M

Mar 7, 2023

The course is highly detailed in providing strong foundational knowledge into Project Management methodology.

By farah a

Jan 25, 2023

It helps me a lot for understanding the basic of project management. Looking forward for advancing my career.

By William D

Nov 10, 2022

With or without experience in project management, the course will give firm basis in how to manage a project.

By Peter P

Oct 23, 2022

Excelent overview of the different styles as well as the inter company structures that can affect a project.

By Gabriele H

Sep 26, 2022

This course contains terminology and planning skills that are essential for advancing in management careers.

By Hassan A

Sep 23, 2022

it was such a good course i learned a lot in one month that i coulnot learned in 16 years of my college life

By GARIMA G

Sep 20, 2022

very descriptive and informative, even if i am currently a project manager, there is still a lot to explore.

By Mohammad T K

Sep 19, 2022

It helped establish the knowledge gain through experience in terms of definition of various terms practiced.

By Vaishnavi W

Sep 11, 2022

It covers all the basics of Project Management and clearly explained. Thank you for the informative content.

By Samrat D

Sep 2, 2022

A best foundation when you stated as a learner. Best knoweldeg you can gain frm this. Very useful and helpful