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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

SC

Oct 10, 2022

Very informative. Did not realize there was more in order to get the certificate. Need to be more transparent with the actual course agenda and allow for a less controlled way to get thru the courses.

SO

Apr 11, 2022

So much information was packaged in this course but it was so well organized and delivered that I was compelled to complete every segment. Well timed quizzes helped to ensure my comprehension as well.

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By Pedro D

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Jul 13, 2022

I am impressed by professionalism of google's classes. The presenters/employees were professional and took time to present things in a way that made all the material engaging and thought provoking. The assisgnments were not too easy to the point that anyone could do them in 1 minute, but they weren't too hard in discouraging others from taking them. I highly recommend this course to people who are looking to start their career in project management.

By Ermina E

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Oct 27, 2022

The course is a great start for anyone who wants to have a career in Project Management. They made sure that every lesson was easy to understand and that everyone could easily get a grasp of the material. All examples are based on real-life situations, which makes the course more interesting. Since I enjoyed all the discussions so much, I was able to finish it in two weeks. I'm excited to start the next course to learn more about Project Management.

By Vikneswaran M

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Jul 16, 2021

Interesting course. I loved each and every part of this course. The way the instructor took this course was just awesome. I learned many new concepts of PM from this course. This course gave me the confidence that even I could become the PM in my near future by doing hard work and gaining the right skill set that is needed. I'm looking into completing the rest of the courses in this specialization. Thanks, Google and Coursera for this awsome course.

By jennifer s

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Apr 21, 2022

I have been functioning as a project manager semi-professionally, based off things I've learned from other professionals, in the course of my vfx training, and various internships. I started this course so I could round out my education a bit, and so far, I am finding that the positivity of the presenters and their relatability - keeps bringing me back to the work, to complete the course, no matter what other upheavals I have been working through.

By JENNEIVE J

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Sep 2, 2022

I had a wonderful learning through this course Project Management sounds like it can be a very stressful and demanding job but I also love the idea of using project management in different field. This course was very structured and fairly easy to follow. I love the diverse curriculum and and testimonials of how some people got started as a Project Manager. I would recommend this class to my friends because there is nothing to lose only to gain.

By Kyunghyun J

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Aug 8, 2021

One of the best courses I've ever taken. loved every single bit of this course. It has really helped me construct a castle of knowledge about Project Management. When outside looking in, I didn't know where I should situate myself at so that I could start this journey, but thanks to this course I think I've found a point to start from and whenever I have something to ask or look for help, I can anchor this program to do so. it's a life-changer

By Kara C S

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Sep 10, 2022

I really enjoyed this course. The concepts were clearly taught with lots of real-world applications. I especially appreciated the videos of the Google employees and their respective journeys into project management.

I left the course having a solid understanding of the foundations of the role and responsibilites of a project manager. If you are thinking about making a pivot into project management, you can't go wrong with taking this course.

By Aizhan B

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Mar 29, 2022

This course has given me an overall sight of PM specialty. I am very grateful for this opportunity. There are plenty of skills that I've learned during the process, it is even quite hard to name all of them. The only thing I'd like to share as of this moment is that it is really something I can do always and something I'd like to become a professional. A very big thank you to all of the developers of this course. Best regards and stay healthy.

By Kumar S

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Jan 23, 2022

When I start this course I don't know I have these hiden skills I would have never found myself without this PPM course since then I was very excited to learn more. For me, this course content, multi-media and the way we learned find excellent only the forum interaction it could have been better than it was I guess that was my thoughts besides this I am enjoying learning new things every day for me it was a pretty informative course for sure.

By Simon F N

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May 24, 2022

An awesome stepping stone with a lot of knowledge and jargon to enable you and advance anyone in the field of project management. A lot seemed familiar to what I was taught in my business management degree from the University of Johannesburg South Africa . I am just a bit disappointed that so much of the knowledge is just seen as the degree and if the title of the degree is not the same as the profession corporate doesnt see you as relevant.

By Induwara K

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Sep 13, 2023

'Foundations of Project Management' course by Google is an outstanding opportunity to gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in project management, organizational behavior, and leadership. Whether you're a seasoned project manager or just starting your career in this field, this course will undoubtedly enrich your understanding and boost your capabilities. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to excel in the world of project management."

By Carlos T

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May 2, 2022

I enjoyed Emilio's Energy and his way of explaining and breaking things down. Felt a connection even though this was pre-recorded if it makes sense. Overrall Thank You, Google and Emilio for this opprotunity especially for us that cannot really go out and take a jab at college due to the financial burden...These courses might spark the interest of a person who has the solution to something we all have been wanting and does not even know it.

By Pavan K K

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Sep 23, 2024

The course provided a comprehensive foundation in project management, covering essential topics like the role of a project manager, the project life cycle, and various methodologies. I particularly appreciated the emphasis on team dynamics and how organizational culture can influence project success. Overall, I had a great learning experience that deepened my understanding of project management principles and their real-world applications.

By Gabriel S

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Jun 16, 2021

This course is amazing! It gives you a general overview and insight into the main tools and methods for project management.

It really "takes you by the hand", so you can enroll in this course even if you do not know what does CEO means. Besides all that, the course is structured in such a way so you can be better equipped for entering the project management world.

Thank you so much Google for the scholarship, I am very very grateful for it!

By Alexandra N

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Aug 28, 2023

Very comprehensive introduction to Project Management!

Having some ad hoc experience in the area, and recognising that many best practices are mostly based on common/good sense, the course reminded me immediately of issues that I had come across in my work life that could have been avoided if a more structured and informed approach had ben followed. Very useful! I am looking forward to working through the following courses of this series.

By Syed I A

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Apr 16, 2023

It is an amazing course that provides the insight on the basics of the PM. The best part is at the beginning being a part time student it was hard to focus, or extract the most from the videos and written material. However, the design of the course, gradually make the mind understanding the course contents more easily in lesser time.

I am excited to move on to the next course.

Thanks Google and Coursera for the amazing journey of learning.

By SAMARTH B

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Aug 1, 2022

This was an amazing course trhat gave me a good basic foundation to Projkect Management. It is absolutely fantastic to realise that we all have PM experience just by nature of the day to day tasks we do and I can relate all the skills on to any job I do.

I loved the teaching style and the form to ask questions and discuss major points. Overall I loved it and I higly recommend it. to anyone wanting to gain skills to get the first PM job.

By Doris I C

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Apr 26, 2021

its amazing that google offered these courses at a very affordable price for people to further their education and have more job opportunities! I am so glad I decided to take this course and learn more about project management! at first I felt like this course would be challenging but it is extremely easy to access and work at your own pace. Thank you google! I'm looking forward to course 2 and what my future holds with this certificate.

By PEACE O

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Feb 22, 2023

The foundations of Project Management served as a foundation to my journey with Project Management and it gave me so much clues about the person of a Project Manager which i see myself in all that was explained and also the basics of handling a project, what a project looks like, and all that is involved with handling a project. i enjoyed the course and i am looking forward to implementing all that i have learnt so far in my work place.

By Ziliya U

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Sep 20, 2021

This introductory course is a great opportunity to dive into Project Management without too many details and see if you really want to continue your journey as a project manager. Highly recommend it to everyone who wants to know how it's called what you are doing every time at home while organising birthday parties or planning a move to a new accommodation ;) Loved this course very much and will truly recommend it to my closest friend.

By Mai M

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Mar 11, 2022

I loved how I could study at my own pace - which is faster than I expected due to the course organization. It's fun to learn this way - videos, small quizzes, and practice problems. Definitely way better than the traditional way of education - here is a thick boring book, some very far-out lectures, then a really big test.

The instructors are friendly, excited, and knowledgeable. It's very relatable and they give tons of good examples.

By Earl K W

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Aug 25, 2021

This course was a great way to jumpstart anyones career. I do feel like it would have been nice to develop some more functionality into the discussion portion of the class. Perhaps a bot that prompted you with questions based on keywords in your responses.

I plan on continuing on to finish the course and then to the SEO and possibly one from FB on social media. From Coursera's standpoint there is an awesome diversity of content here.

By Roma P

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Jun 19, 2023

I was a bit nervous heading into the first Course of this Certificate, but it was simply laid out and easy to follow. The videos clearly explained the content in a very friendly manner and the presenter, Emilio made you feel like he was your friend. The quizzes and tests were challenging, but if you learned what was taught and knew your content you were well equipped. Thank you Coursera for making this less scary than I expected!

By Dan M

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Feb 12, 2023

This was a great introduction to Project Management. I'm totally new to this field and this overview really helped me decide if I wanted to move forward in exploring this career. The videos are informative and the activities are helpful (especially looking at job descriptions on Indeed, etc.). I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is wondering if Project Management is for them. It's a very inexpensive way to find out!

By Ivy D

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Aug 10, 2022

This was a great foundational course in project management. As someone who has practiced project management but hasn't taken formal study until now, I consider this to be a great foundational course for having to better hone in and understanding the key concepts and workflows that define project management, both in terms of individual project management and working within an organization. I'm looking forward to the other courses.