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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 Muhammad T A

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Oct 17, 2022

BEst course ever, I loved to get my skills polished and want to see my furnishing and brigh career through this course complition.

By Kay B

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Oct 10, 2022

I really enjoyed the combination of videos, readings and infographics. I particulalry liked the videos from the PM's in the field!

By Syed H A

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Oct 5, 2022

In this course , I learn what is project managment ,how its work and life cycle with includes all methodelogy of project mangment.

By Satkriti M

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Jul 17, 2022

The basics are explained well and to follow-up on concepts, the assignments are well designed. I enjoyed learning. Lokking forward!

By Angelique S

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Jul 5, 2022

I really enjoyed this foundations course. Definitely recommend to take if you're knew to PM or just need a refresher on the basics.

By Thayanut N

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Jun 3, 2022

Unterstand more about overall of project management and how it't important that company should have train employee for this skill.

By Samriddhi S

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May 26, 2022

A great step by coursera to give students such an exprience which will accelerate thier careers in grate manne. Thankyou COURSERA.

By Melanie S

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Apr 27, 2022

Very informational. After this course I am confident in applying my transfersable skills into a new position in project management.

By Orline B

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Apr 21, 2022

One of the best online courses taken! Very informative and easy to follow videos, and assignments. Great tool for novice learners.

By Julio R Q

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Mar 31, 2022

I enjoyed this course, lots of insightful material I was not aware of in my daily participation in various projects. Thanks Emilio!

By Jill L

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Mar 29, 2022

Excellent foundational information delievered in a cohesive way with great examples of project management and project managers IRL.

By Aya G A

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Mar 28, 2022

I had a great time studying this course. There are a lot of tools and techniques explained that will help you kick off any project.

By niels p

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Mar 22, 2022

Very easy to understand, very clear and fun. Only one small negative point: a lot of reading. Otherwise perfect.

I really liked it !

By Deepak T

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Mar 10, 2022

Very Easy to Understand & interactive. overall experience was really good. Would Prefer More video Content on Topics than Reading

By Laura P

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Mar 8, 2022

This course laid out all of the foundations of project management. It was easy to follow along and practice your skills as you go.

By Attiq U R

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Mar 6, 2022

Thanks to all mighty GOD who given me opertuinity to get cetificte from your orgnization. I am thankful to google and coursra team.

By Lera G

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Feb 27, 2022

Thank you for interesting method of giving information. It was usefull and not boring at all! I'm excited to run to the next level.

By Tanachaorn I

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Jul 30, 2021

I learned a lot of Project Management! Our instructor make it easy to understand and participate with the course. Really Recommend!

By Oluwasegun A

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Jul 16, 2021

I love the fusion on knowledge sharing/experience professionals, the simplicity & exploration of all project methodology is awesome

By Daniel L S

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Jul 9, 2021

This course has been mind opening on the basic knowledge to project management. I was able to envision myself as a project manager.

By Zaid A

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Jun 27, 2021

Brilliant course, what I really liked is its simple and easy to follow as it should be. Thanks a million -- really appreciate this.

By Elizabeth M

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Apr 21, 2021

Provided a good foundation for understanding what project management entails. I am excited to continue my journey and dive deeper!

By Claudia P B N

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Nov 4, 2024

Es un Curso bastante completo, tienes varios elementos de aprendizaje que permiten complementar muy bien el conocimiento recibido.

By Bruce K

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Aug 14, 2024

Superb! I was kept highly engaged, completed within a week, and eager to get home at 1 am after work and pick up where I left off.

By Lourence R D

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May 24, 2024

Very helpful for someone like me who doesn't have any idea about project management. They are very detailed and clear in speaking.