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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.

EM

Dec 23, 2022

Its a Very insightful course will help you to grow and know more about the project management career path and every single detailed about it thank you Google and Coursera for this a great opportunity.

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By s p

Sep 21, 2021

Terrific course, Covered Classical PM fully and a great course for anyone and a wonderful refresher for experienced PM's and or BA's

By Barbara M

Aug 28, 2021

Best introduction course! The main speaker is absolutely brilliant! Congratulations to him! Best communication and speech skills ever

By Himanshu S

Jul 4, 2021

Got to learn many different things which were unknown to me up until now and also had fun while learning which is I think important.

By Anibal V

Jun 13, 2021

Gostei e aprendi muito, foi uma belíssima experiência e valeu o esforco. Parabéns para toda a equipa que pensou e criou este projeto.

By Samiksha G

Jun 7, 2021

Great Experience of learning , best part is when various program managers of google shared there experience and way of working as PM.

By Huzaifa F

May 28, 2021

this certification is highly recommended to those to want to get into project management. well structured course content comes handy.

By Mary W

May 19, 2021

Iam very glad to have attained my certificate for foundation of project management and i enjoyed every lecture thanks the lecturer...

By 윤주섭

Apr 11, 2021

프로젝트 매니지먼트에 관한 과거부터 현재까지 사용해 왔던 방법론은 물론

기본적으로 알아야 할 부분들을 알 기 쉽게 풀어서 설명해준 훌륭한 강의였다.

중간중간 실질적인 실무자들의 인터뷰를 통해 BP파악을 할 수 있게 한 것도 큰 도움이 되었다.

By Siddhartha B

Apr 4, 2021

Different sets of exercise , video , study material & interaction of on roll project managers make this course very very interesting.

By Chintale W

Feb 7, 2024

This course provided an Indepth overview of Project Management and what a project manager may experience in their perspective roles.

By Rakesh P

Sep 23, 2023

Excellent and Enriching course on Project Management , Professional Transitioning to project management should explore this course

By Santosh K

Sep 12, 2023

It took time, I think we need AI trained question anaswer practice so that we can get more question on our week topic to be perfect.

By Catherine R

Sep 11, 2023

Great overview of Project Management concepts and principles for beginners. If you're an experienced PM, it will be too rudimentary.

By Maximiliano E S

Jul 13, 2023

This course have been of great contribution and I would like to learn a little more how to carry out a project from start to finish.

By Kenneth

Jun 16, 2023

Honestly, everybody should take these courses. It gives valuable information that can be used in every position in any line of work.

By Daniel A

Feb 22, 2023

Very interesting for all project related professionals, even those ones which are not directly leading projects by involved in them.

By Matthew W

Jan 10, 2023

Fantastic introduction course that helps you get a solid footing before diving into the deeper inner workings of project management.

By Louis J B

Nov 13, 2022

Google's Foundation of Project Management Course is perfect for those who are starting their project management career from scratch.

By Ben M

Nov 7, 2022

Very impressive how in depth the instructor and course materials went. Everything was very easy to follow along with and comprehend.

By Taste C

Sep 24, 2022

I'm totally glad for this interresting, enlightening and educating course. Hoping to go further in this programme.

Thanks Coursera.

By STANLEY N

Aug 12, 2022

Its been a mind blowing and am certain that with all the skills acquired here, i have found a new career path in project management.

By Darryl G A

Jul 4, 2022

Very interactive, informative, and easy to follow. I appreciate the approach of simplifying things for someone starting the journey.

By Colleen W

May 16, 2022

As an introduction overview, it covered so many interesting topics which had kept me engaged and looking forward to the next course.

By Molobala L

May 3, 2022

VERY INSIGHTFULL AND KNOLEDGE GAINING.

I LEARNED A LOT OF THINGS WHICH HAS GIVEN ME A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON MY CAREER AND PERSONAL GOALS

By Magnolia B

Apr 28, 2022

Best One. Only one thing .... A lot of theory in Additional resources. If Those can be in the form of Videos .. they can be better.