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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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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

DT

Jul 23, 2023

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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By Caliph E

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Aug 6, 2022

Really well done! It seems to be a great way to move towards PMI Certifications.

By Aisha A

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Aug 1, 2022

It gives a good overview on the value and importance of project management skills

By Jaclyn D

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Jul 29, 2022

I loved the content and layout of the course. A great intro to Project Management

By Rima P

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Jul 18, 2022

It was a great course. Would recommend to those who do not know anything about PM

By SHRADDHA B

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Jul 5, 2022

it was best course for project management

Google is best in everything they start

By Ujjwal K J

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Jun 13, 2022

It provided me with good scence of project management & various terms used in it

By Edwin Y

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Jun 11, 2022

This course has provided me with useful information regarding project management.

By hamdy A M A

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Jun 2, 2022

I learned a lot from the course that will help me in my practical life. Thank you

By Rishi N

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May 29, 2022

Overall an excellent course to introduce different aspects of Project Management.

By SALLEH J

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May 15, 2022

The course is amazing. everything made simple and easy to digest. Learnt so much.

By Ninoska L

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May 3, 2022

Great intro to PM program and encouraging testimonies. Bravo google and Coursera!

By Elisa R

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May 2, 2022

This first part of the course, although simple, was very comprehensive and clear.

By Jose C H C

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Apr 16, 2022

You have the basics and I recommend it if you want to start in Project Management

By Kayleigh E

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Apr 9, 2022

thank you so very much for giving me this knowledge i need to start my PM journey

By Shashank

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Mar 29, 2022

VERY ILLESTARATIVE AND INSTRUCTOR ALSO TOO HELPFUL IN UNDERSATNDING THE CONCEPT.

By Rhyza

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Mar 28, 2022

This foundational course was eye-opening and was fundamental to my career growth.

By Kirti M

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Jan 8, 2022

It is an amazing course to get you started with the basics of project management.

By Sahil K

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Dec 2, 2021

It was an amazing course. Also it helped me to understand things in a better way.

By Vivek K

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Nov 9, 2021

Really it give me good insight and knowledge of the basics of Project Management.

By Greta M

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Oct 10, 2021

Excellent Introduction, it covers the most important concepts very undertandable.

By Rachel Z

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Sep 13, 2021

This course is just what i needed! It is easy and fun and I have learned so much.

By Reyes G

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Aug 28, 2021

I liked the course very much it is very well structured and simple to understand.

By Lau C

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Aug 3, 2021

Buena introducción, el formato es bastante dinámico y las actividades muy claras.

By Brianie T (

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Aug 3, 2021

Learned a lot about project management and how to start looking for a new career.

By Prasanna K

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Jul 21, 2021

Excellent Course and Indepth Information, Thank you soo much coursera and google.