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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 Alejandro B

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Dec 4, 2022

Excellent course. Thanks, Coursera and Google. This is just the start.

I will go through the whole certification. An extraordinary asset in my resume.

By Hannah H

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Nov 29, 2022

Very enjoyable and encouraging. This is one of those things that you can carry with you in any career, there are very valuable lessons in this course.

By Ukaigweh R N

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Nov 18, 2022

This course is rich and simple in explanation such that a novice will understand all the concept.

How can apply for Financial aid for the second phase?

By C W

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Oct 25, 2022

The video and reading content supported my learning of the concepts in the course. Information was presented in a logical and straightforward manner.

By Miranda M

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Oct 9, 2022

This course is very helpful and goes over all the basics of project management. The videos are great and have subtitles to follow along with as well.

By Peter W

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Sep 19, 2022

since more project are looking for agile and scrume master. Might in introduction can be more sample in agile, scrum master, sprint real sample case.

By Paul K

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Aug 22, 2022

Great 10,000 foot overview on PM. From someone with no formal PM experience but a lot of experience leading teams and projects, this was very helpful.

By AKERY L

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Jul 26, 2022

I love the passion of google employees who did a strong fluency on me.

They just got me have to learn and love to learn.

I love google, in deed! Truely!

By smiya c

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Jun 14, 2022

This has been very useful. The course helped to learn more things and also helped identify tasks that I am currently engaged in as project management.

By Precious O

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May 10, 2022

Love the fact it wasn't full on reading. i also enjoyed from time to time different methods of presenting materials was used to keep me wide awake :-)

By Nick D

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May 3, 2022

Really strong course on the broad foundations of project management, and a solid introduction to the various methodologies and how/when to apply them.

By Philip L

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Dec 10, 2021

This is a fantastic course, much more relevant then any of the courses offered by PMI. Google spent a lot of effort in setting this up, and it shows.

By عبدالله ا

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Oct 9, 2021

I learned a lot about project management and change management and I am excited to finish this most amazing course. My thanks and appreciation to you.

By Roquiah F

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Sep 25, 2021

This course was easy to follow, engaging, and informative. The instructors used plain language and provided a great foundation for project management.

By Daniel R

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Sep 18, 2021

Excelente curso. No hay detalle que se guarden. Información valiosa para cualquiera que quiera empezar o refrescar conocimiento de Project Management.

By Jose V

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Jul 20, 2021

It's a great way to start your path into Project Management since it's teaching you the foundation and basis of how the project starts and is planned.

By SANDIP K N

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Jul 5, 2021

this is a beautiful course, i really loved this and the explanation in this course is very simple..Thank you coursera to give such a wonderful course.

By KARIM G S

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Jun 29, 2021

it was the best course i ve ever had

i really want to thank google and say thank you to anyone who helped in any way or another to create this course

By Demecia M

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May 1, 2021

This was such a great course for those who want a refresher and for those to learn new strategies within a Project Manager role. Definitely recommend!

By Alejandra E H

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Apr 2, 2021

I love the structure of the class and. I find the lead instructor very easy to follow and the readings are very informative and interesting. Love it.

By AURORA M G

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Mar 19, 2021

It was super helpful and clear. Memorizing most of the concepts expressed in here was really easy thanks to the communication approach that was taken.

By Henry E

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Jun 7, 2024

I sincerely have learnt how to stay organized, breaking every activities and endeavors around me into a project... The learning was a good experience

By Ologbo C U

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Dec 8, 2023

This course is broad and with the in-depth knowledge I have gained from it, has broaden my understanding on the basic concepts in project management.

By Angela P

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Nov 22, 2023

This was a very clear and concise course. I've learned so much, the course was also friendly and fun. I loved the community interactions. Thank you!

By Gail P

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Nov 13, 2023

This course was great! I learned so much about the foundations of project management, and I'm looking forward to putting these skills into practice.