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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

RC

Dec 20, 2022

This course 1 is so clear that I can even apply it to my daily routine! I want to explore more about Project Management. Thank you, Google: Coursera for making this happen to those who lack knowledge.

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

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By Dharmendra r N

Jun 23, 2023

This course give a basic fundamentals on the Project Management. Beginners will be most benefitted

By Мария П

Jun 2, 2023

Great program, a lot of interesting and useful information, set out in a clear and convenient way.

By Emmanuel B

May 20, 2023

Very easy to follow and comprehend. Had good examples to explain concepts and make them relatable.

By Aliona S I

May 12, 2023

Brilliant!!!! Maybe more time on weekly challenges needed, overall very interesting and engaging .

By Ikeyi O

Jan 29, 2023

This course gives you a bright start to self-develop yourself.

Thank you for this huge opportunity

By Mohammad S

Jan 25, 2023

Foundation of the course gave me a glimpse of what we will be covering in all the coming courses.

By Cosmos O W

Jan 15, 2023

This is a good course, and I recommend it to everyone who aspires to be a prolific project manager

By matteo m

Jan 6, 2023

You made me love again economic culture, something I started to hate during my last job. Thank you

By Christopher M

Dec 18, 2022

Excellent Course! Detailed, Complete, Interactive, Simulated, Practical and Relateable. Loved it!!

By Solmaz B

Nov 25, 2022

The presenter was very knowledgeable and made the course interesting by giving plenty of examples.

By Ucca P

Oct 24, 2022

Easy to understand for begineers yet comprehensive enough to make us know better about PM. Thanks

By DEEPANSHU S

Sep 6, 2022

very nicely explained about project management and easy to understand the things. thanks a lot sir

By Aurie F

Aug 30, 2022

Very well put together with valuable knowledge and real life stories from Google project managers.

By satish k

Jul 29, 2022

It is well designed course. it helps in starting of management. Thanks for google for this course.

By Alakananda D

Jul 15, 2022

Nice carriculum. Learnt a lot from the experts. Looking forward to learn more in upcoming courses.

By Anna K

Jul 14, 2022

This course is very interesting and analyzes so many important points and techniques. thank you🤗

By gage s

Jul 2, 2022

This Course is very informative on the foundations of project management and has me eager for more

By VISHEMBER D M

Jun 21, 2022

I found this course very effective and needed for Project manager.It surely enhanced my knowledge.

By Shannon M

Jun 20, 2022

Very interesting and well laid out. The pacing was perfect considering the amount of information.

By Juan D D J

May 5, 2022

The format and content were amazing! And the instructor kept our attention and we felt encouraged.

By Charifa O

Apr 23, 2022

I am really satisfied with this course It helped me a lot in learning many things

Thank you So much

By Rajat J

Apr 17, 2022

This course has been really helpful to make you understand about the basics of Project Management.

By Alpamys A

Mar 16, 2022

A really nice introductory course which covers basic definitions and ideas of project management.

By Hamza M

Mar 2, 2022

Helped me learn alot of skills and also refreshed my mind with the skills taught in by university

By Antonio

Feb 20, 2022

That was an amazing combination of fundamental knowledge and personal experince shared via videos.