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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 Maria d l P

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Jan 27, 2023

You really understand the Project Management Fundamentals and is very well explained. Love it

By Mohd K

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Jan 22, 2023

Kindly note that the FMP course is intended to increase my knowledge. and I am very pleased. 

By Joel P

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Jan 17, 2023

Very descriptive and informative course. Really loved it. It was simple but so knowledgeable.

By Major M

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Jan 7, 2023

very good introductory

course to project

management

,it makes the

rest of the module very easy

By Alvaro A M

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Dec 8, 2022

Really helped put what I already know into perspective excited to continue with this program.

By Opeoluwa C

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Nov 29, 2022

I found the course very educating, and interesting, but more importantly, easy to understand.

By Azeez o A

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Nov 24, 2022

I’m glad this one of the best decision I took this year enrolling for this course. Best ever!

By Wandile S

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Nov 23, 2022

This was the best course and i am now confident that i am ready to work as a project manager.

By Oladoye T

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Nov 13, 2022

THe class was awesome,thanks to all the tutors for

Breaking

down the course,it was indeed ama

By Yasmeen A

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Nov 13, 2022

An excellent overview of the basic concepts and skills required for a project management role

By Zarnam A

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Nov 2, 2022

very good course can be easily undestood by good faculty and is very interesting and engaging

By Ayaz B

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Oct 11, 2022

Everything for foundations is covered in the course. Really got what I expected from Google.

By Md N M

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Oct 2, 2022

 It is truly amazing course which brings transformation in our thinking and taking decisions.

By Madhav R

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Sep 2, 2022

i have learnt the basics of the project management which is going to help in the future most

By Famosa A

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Sep 1, 2022

A great way to kick start my career in Project Management and looking forward to earning more

By Amith A

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Aug 27, 2022

I learned more about prokect life cycle, methods, triangular decision on time, scope & budget

By Alex A

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Aug 15, 2022

The course is well organized, clear, and interesting! I am excited for the upcoming courses.

By Diana N

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Aug 14, 2022

I really enjoyed this course, great information! Very useful, practical and at your own pace.

By Eric N N J

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Aug 14, 2022

REALLLY LEARNT A LOT EVEN FOR JUST AN INTRODUCTION, VERY GOOD LEARNING AND READING MATERIALS,

By Daniel T

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Aug 13, 2022

Very indepth and information filled.Frequent excercises and interactions help in revision too

By Raseel D

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Aug 9, 2022

It was a great course and I think It's better to include more examples ,but so far so great !

By deepal v b

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Aug 2, 2022

thank you google . becoures unbelewble and good experiance for my future and increes my skill

By Marysol C

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Jul 17, 2022

So well created, easy to follow, and has clear basic concepts of PM. I highly recommend it!!

By Prashant P K

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Jul 17, 2022

The course is well designed. Course content is easy to understand. Good learning experience.

By 曹中易

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Jun 26, 2022

Really helpful! Thank you Google for providing a such systematical Project Management course!