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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 Eman K

Mar 5, 2022

Thank you for providing this course, the content was on point and hit all the good points that I believe are needed for the kickoff for such a certificate!

By S V

Jan 25, 2022

I liked this course very much very good for improving skillsand crealing a record of your skills and ti know the weamest and strongest part of your skills.

By Moroti F

Dec 21, 2021

As someone who's new to Project Management, this was really fun and easy to understand. Emilio and the rest of the team are the real MVPs. Thanks everyone!

By Aleksandra R

Nov 17, 2021

Well made course, everything is covered. Appreciate for the videos with Google people - their personal stories and advices gave to me a lot of inspiration.

By Bithika T

Sep 12, 2021

The Course gave me a solid foundation on the basics of project management. The content was well-organized and easy to understand. Thank you so much Google.

By Nina S

Aug 2, 2021

this is the course for everyone who want to embark on professional journey, provided by one of the best company in the world with the amazing practitioner.

By girish p

Jul 28, 2021

I think this is by far the best course I've ever come across in my life and I think this will change my life as it has made me clear about my career goals.

By Mohammed A

May 26, 2021

This course is very helpful to me. I learned alot of concepts about the project managemen. My motivation is raised to complete the rest of the certificate.

By Olufunke O

Apr 5, 2021

I had an amazing experience with this course, and i look forward to completing the other courses in the pack. It is challenging but excitingly interactive.

By Pranab K S

Nov 14, 2024

Hoestly, it is an well structured foundational course to start on. Anybody who wants to go on a management career is well suited especially for beginners.

By Desantila

Oct 22, 2024

The teacher was great. The presence, the articulation, the explanation, the speech by itself. No boring, inviting to listen and learn more. I liked that.

By Aneirin G

Sep 17, 2024

This was a great intro to the field of project management. I am already using what I learned to help improve the work I am doing at home and in my career.

By CARLOS A

May 17, 2024

Mi gratitud a Coursera y a Google por la invalorable oportunidad que me han otorgado, de instruirme en la atrayente temática de la dirección de proyectos.

By Hossam M

Feb 4, 2024

It is a good course as a start where you can know a lot of information about different things regarding Project Management. I learnt a lot of good topics.

By Luck S

Aug 13, 2023

Курс цікавий. Методика приємна, комфортна, плавно додає широкі знання початкового рівня. Відчуваю впевненість у майбутніх результатах завершення програми.

By rajanikant g

May 19, 2023

Very good course. The knowledge is practical and intuitive at the same time organized. Being organized makes it very easy to right away implement at work.

By Tingxi D

Feb 23, 2023

the course Introduces general concepts and foundations of project management and provide a big picture. Need to learn further to understand more details.

By John E A O

Feb 16, 2023

It has been wonderful interacting with learners from different regions sharing knowledge. I have gained a lot and I'm ready to start my management career.

By Maradona S

Jan 16, 2023

Project Management great to learn about basic running project, many knowledge learn in here. How to start new project, manage and solving problem project.

By Beverly C

Nov 8, 2022

Great course. I love the mini quizzes and the pace is slow, but thorough and I've learned new structures and methodologies to apply with my next projects.

By Kit E

Oct 30, 2022

I learned a lot of information that I did not already know. Very informatiive, I feel confident that I'm on my way to a new career in Project Management.

By Αντώνης Γ ( G

Sep 15, 2022

It was a good introduction indeed. The course covered some interesting topics. I manage to keep my own pace and that made it easy to follow and finish it.

By Ayodele G

Aug 26, 2022

Fantastic course! Huge thanks to the team at Google that put this together. I've learned so much and it made be excited to learn more about this industry.

By Josue A O C

Aug 8, 2022

Really helps motivate one into the thought of being able to get into the project management field. Shows you that you may already have some fundimentals.

By David B

Mar 29, 2022

Well done and excellently cast, It felt involved fun and engaging. The course was well done and I felt as though I was able to move along at a good pace.