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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

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.

SC

Jul 3, 2021

I'm learning a LOT, and you don't have to take it quite as slowly as they suggest. But, it's nice that there's a manageable pace set out for you. Instructor and guests were great--relatable and clear.

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By Nam P

Mar 11, 2023

The course is great, helping me to systemize my project management knowledge and apply it to all the projects I'm working on.

I think everyone should take this course.

By Mary M

Feb 27, 2023

As an introduction to Project Management to people with no experience the course introduce Project Management in a very practical way that makes it easy to understand

By Haitham M M F

Feb 5, 2023

I really enjoyed the pace in which the course evolves, the course material and how it covers almost every single detail about those various Project management topics.

By Мирослав О

Nov 14, 2022

I like the course pretty much. It has a good balance of video and written materials as well as quizes. It is rather simple but it's completely fine for a Foundations.

By valentine e

Oct 10, 2022

The course was all I expected and more. It showed me in practical terms what project management is and how to incorporate project management skills in te work place.

By Stacy B

Oct 1, 2022

Great introduction to project management. The videos, resources, appliations, and quizzes along the way helped to understand the material, and I'm ready for course 2.

By Riaz A

Sep 9, 2022

This course helps me in learning about Project Management. It helps me to understand the "what is project management".The content of the course is very progressive.

By Shreyance P

Sep 2, 2022

A great course that lays the foundations of project management so that even those with no knowledge about the concept can start their journey into project management.

By Patrick N

Sep 1, 2022

It was the best experience. As a bolivian professional the insights and learnings of this course has just encouraged to make true a lot of projects in my corrent job.

By Arka K

Aug 22, 2022

In-depth understanding of the concepts of Project Management, setting up the foundational base for complex Project Management components and practice. Must Recommend!

By Wonders A

Jul 13, 2022

I have gained so much professional knowledge in project management and I am so excited to apply this knowledge on real-world projects. The instructor was amazing too!

By Renata M

Jul 8, 2022

Explains the role of Project Management to detail. I especially enjoyed the assignments and case studies that providesd specific examples and reinforced my knowledge.

By Ieva Z

Jun 15, 2022

Very good laying of fundamentals of the project management even if you do not have the slightest clue what project manager could do and how they operate. Super intro.

By Shana N

Apr 16, 2022

This course is cohesive and very nicely designed. The topics build on one another in a holistic way. It is designed with the professional learner in mind. Well Done!

By Andrew R

Mar 17, 2022

A great course introducing some of the fundamental methodologies and frameworks project managers use. Great occasional insight from some of Google's project managers.

By Abdelaziz H

Sep 3, 2021

Excellent, I learned a lot from these courses, and I was enjoying all the lessons, so thank you Coursera for this opportunity, and you deserve 5 stars.

Thank you.

Aziz.

By Ngân H

Sep 1, 2021

This course is an excellent foundation for anyone who wants learn more about Project Management like me. So excited to kick off the following courses of this subject.

By Eyram T

Aug 27, 2021

The course is very interactive and easy to follow and informative at the same time. The short videos, reading materials and in-video quizzes make the course exciting.

By Jezza J J

Aug 13, 2021

A very informative and perfect course for those who want to learn Project Management. Emilio has been an amazing instructor/guide. Yes, very helpful course indeed. :)

By Rheza A S

Jul 3, 2021

I gained lots of skills and knowledge about Project Management, and the tutor itself has a good explanation. I'd love to continue my course about Project Management!

By Rinsha C

May 2, 2021

It is really helpful and let you to enhance the skills that you already have . Here in this course you'll get to know the different perspective of Project Management.

By Tracy L

Apr 1, 2021

I feel that this course was a great introduction...I loved being able to review the videos and readings until I had a clear understanding of what was presented to me.

By Horacio A

Jul 26, 2024

De todas formas, es muy curso 'ideal' y lamentablemente en algunos país (al menos en sudamérica) no aplican los temas de tantos roles y cargos tan bien determinados.

By Adam ' M

Mar 13, 2024

I have just completed the first course. I enjoyed doing it and I like the format of how there is a video, then a read, then a quiz, then a testimonial. Not boring!

By Stanley W

Nov 2, 2023

A great introduction into project management as a field both in the academic sense, as well as a career path. Great clear instructions and valuable quizzing/testing.