Chevron Left
Back to Foundations of Project Management

Learner Reviews & Feedback for Foundations of Project Management by Google

4.9
stars
87,302 ratings

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.

Filter by:

3651 - 3675 of 10,000 Reviews for Foundations of Project Management

By Berfin D S

•

Nov 26, 2023

I got some great takeaways about project management from this part of the course. I am very excited for the rest of the course!!!

By Mohammed I A

•

Sep 17, 2023

I am very glad and grateful to Coursera and Google and all the lecturers for the excellent course. many many thanks to you all...

By Tim A

•

Aug 7, 2023

I learned a lot in the introduction to project management. I am excited to learn more and continue with the google certification.

By JENNIFER U N

•

Mar 23, 2023

It's a fantastic course, easy to understand, I recommend it to anyone interested in choosing project management as a career path.

By jaydan m

•

Feb 2, 2023

Informations is well put together.

great delivery of details.

would recommend this course to anyone interesting in being a project

By Yara P

•

Jan 19, 2023

I have really enjoyed identifying what is project management. The interaction keeps the course interesting and attention grabbing

By Romeo S

•

Dec 2, 2022

Loved the instructor, great enthusiasm! Very useful insights along with excercices, really love the practical side of this course

By Victoria N

•

Nov 18, 2022

It was very informative, I enjoyed most listening to the people already in project management field telling us about there jobs.

By Kimberley E

•

Nov 10, 2022

Comprehensive course, covered all of the basis for project management for beginners. Learned a lot of new and informative stuff.

By Asha M

•

Nov 7, 2022

its very helpful for me. And one more thing is contetnt that are in course is just awesome and simple so everyone can understand

By Tanisha N S

•

Sep 16, 2022

So far the course is upbeat and engaging. I am eager to learn and this course does a great job setting a foundation for learning.

By Juan C V A

•

Aug 7, 2022

The way how the course is breaking down and how the instructor explains each topic and the supported videos deliver a great value

By Jimmy H

•

Aug 6, 2022

Overall great course. Informative and easy to follow. Would highly recommend for new project management or to satisfy curiousity.

By chibueze k

•

Jul 4, 2022

Kudos to everyone at google for putting this together, it was so explanatory, time friendy and flexible, in all, very interesting

By CAXTON M

•

Jun 21, 2022

The course was broken down well enough for a beginner to understand and the facilitators did a good job explaining it. Thank you

By Ana M M O

•

May 12, 2022

Very easy and natural way to star learning PM, quick but insightful lessons and additional resources to explore beyond the course

By Holdman A & C

•

Apr 21, 2022

Very good foundational course specializing in project management. Sets you up for success in the entire program! Good job Google!

By Mariam L

•

Apr 6, 2022

Comprehensive without being overwhelming, both conceptual and practical. Definitely feel more equipped to advance in my PM work.

By Hardika B

•

Dec 22, 2021

It was amazing lecture also very coinvent to understand teaching style and all the other activity, challenges, quiz and exam too.

By Ravindra P S

•

Aug 23, 2021

The course is great, It provides the basics of project management but for me it was a lot of things that I didn't knew obviously.

By Yullanda H

•

May 6, 2021

Amazing course. I love that I can learn at my own pace. Everything was easy to understand. I'm truly excited about learning more!

By Gary M

•

Apr 7, 2021

Greatly enjoyed the course. Presenter was excellent . It really does start you on the ground level which was perfect for my needs

By KARLA J L R

•

Oct 7, 2024

Fue un gran curso, fue lo bastante sencillo como para darte una explicacion clara y con ejemplos de lo que es un project manager

By Sylvia A

•

Nov 29, 2023

This was a really thorough and engaging course. A good refresher for those who have experience and a great primer for beginners.

By Eugene M

•

Oct 18, 2023

An interesting course. I liked the presentation of the material, the speakers, as well as the quizzes. It was a good experience!