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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

JK

Oct 5, 2021

Very informative and thorough! I've finished this course with so much knowledge that can be applied to the workforce. Everything is laid out in easy to follow and efficient steps. Couldn't be happier!

DT

Jul 23, 2023

The course is well design and very interactive. I don't have prior experience of Project Management. But Course help me to understand various jargon associated with Project management in a simple way.

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By Diana C

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Mar 15, 2023

Excellent presenters and forum for learning. The videos are short, and the information is relevant.

By odika R E

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Mar 6, 2023

fantastic course to study. it has really helped me in my day to day activities both at work and home

By Abdulrahman A A A

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Mar 2, 2023

Thank you who contributed to building this course. I benefited from it a lot of valuable information

By Enimabasi U

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Feb 23, 2023

TI enjoyedeverybit this courseIt wasreallylikea foundatiofoundationalcourseThankCourseCourseraGoogle

By Patrick O

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Jan 18, 2023

Awesome material and presenters. Timely and relevant information delivered in an challenging format.

By Shirley S

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Jan 10, 2023

The information and PM techiques are truly amazing and have help me in my current project. Thanks!!

By Reena G

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Dec 4, 2022

I enjoyed the complete course. Remarkable lesson with example and practical skills question test .✌️

By rasha k

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Nov 29, 2022

مرحبا الكورس رائع و ممتع ومفيد ولكن قد تم ارسال الشهادة بدون اسمي عليها وارسلت باسم coursera Learner

By Radhika T

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Nov 9, 2022

Exceptional explanation on the foundations and pro-tips on what Project management is really helpful

By Alex H

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Nov 8, 2022

I love these classes. The teachers make it so easy to understand the topics. I would recommend them.

By Lucas M

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Oct 30, 2022

This is a must take course for aspiring Project Managers. Don't missout on the train to get better.

By Timothy B

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Oct 24, 2022

Good Course, enjoy the fact that I get to simulate projects. Made learning and understanding eaiser

By Cendric O

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Sep 21, 2022

Great course with alot of information. I started downloading the text to use for future references

By Meera J

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Sep 7, 2022

Loved the course. it was relevent, rigorous, creative and relational.

Thank you, Google and Coursera

By Yousef A

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Sep 7, 2022

It was a great recommendation from a great friend, I have learned a lot during this brilliant course

By sehrish u

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Aug 14, 2022

i really liked the layout of the course. Case study and time to time assessment keep you attentive.

By John G A

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Aug 9, 2022

This is such a recommendable course for any entry level project manager.. No prior knowledge needed.

By Manmohan A

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Aug 3, 2022

Foundation Course of Project Management, is very effectively designed. Going ahead for more courses.

By satish s

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Jul 16, 2022

It is well organised and explained course. do it start new carrier or to brush-up you fundamentals.

By Marceline K

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Jul 4, 2022

Liked the teaching. It didn't look like the tutor was just reading. Would watch him again and again.

By Deepa H

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Jun 27, 2022

A great start to understanding the basics of Project management! Looking forward to the next course!

By Sakshi S

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Jun 14, 2022

The basics of project management is all here! Structured and well-researched material in this course

By Fernanda F

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May 31, 2022

Very enlightining!!! It made me aware of the techinics that I already put in place on my dayly basis

By Gerhard M

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Apr 26, 2022

The course is informative and structured very well. An excellent introduction to project management.

By Sawmteii ( P

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Apr 21, 2022

Very good and well laid out course. The videos of actual google employees was very good and helpful.