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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

LD

Aug 11, 2021

I loved this course. It was so informative. I took a lot of notes and hope to implement everything I've learned in real-life instances. I look forward to advancing professionally as a project manager.

MR

Nov 27, 2021

Learned a lot such as Agile, C-Suite, Change management, Corporate governance, Culture mapping, DMAIC, Kanban, Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Linear, Matrix structure, Reporting chart, Six Sigma etc. Thank you

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By Haw J L

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Jun 7, 2023

Clear understanding to touch the surface knowledge of project management. A good start!

By Primme P

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Mar 11, 2023

Love this course. Very well presented with great information and integrated activities.

By Liseth M

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Mar 6, 2023

Gracias Coursera por la oportunidad, me ha encantado aprender sobre project management.

By Jake W

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Mar 5, 2023

It really had more to it than I expected and I look forward to the next in the series.

By Olga Z

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Feb 26, 2023

Excellent lecture and reading materials ! Looking forward to the next step , course 2 !

By Terrell H

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Feb 12, 2023

Great 1st Course! I am ready to jump into the role of project management right now! lol

By Millicent L

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Feb 8, 2023

It gives the big idea overview of what the course is before dwelling into finer details

By aaron m

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Jan 11, 2023

Well presented with interesting content and examples. Clear and concise course content.

By Nikki R

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Jan 9, 2023

I enjoyed this course as a great foundational layer to lead into the subsequent courses

By Hamza S

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Jan 7, 2023

I ENJOYED THIS COURSE FROM BEGINNING TO END! OFF TO THE NEXT COURSE,,, THANKS GOOGLE <3

By Maria F d F

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Dec 9, 2022

Awesome. A lot of useful information. A good start for beginners in the field. Thanks!!

By Raja V

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Nov 30, 2022

Good demonstrate in all points and covered at most the importance of project management

By Andrew I G

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Nov 25, 2022

I never knew project management is a career. All thanks Coursera for giving me insight.

By Mitesh S

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Nov 21, 2022

Very strong fundamental stuff with good mcq and examples. Really good course about PMP.

By Sk N A

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Nov 17, 2022

I got some good knowledge and learn something new in this course. very helpful content.

By Kirubel K

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Nov 17, 2022

Great course. It helped me understand the basic and general view of project management.

By Isaiah O

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Nov 13, 2022

Nice lecture

Good explanations with relevant exams

Good and tricky examinations questions

By Learn N L ( A K

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Nov 8, 2022

I love the way of guiding/mentoring throughout the course.

Impressive way of mentoring .

By Yetunde O

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Oct 28, 2022

I enjoyed learnng this course. it was well structured and made easy for comprehension.

By Paulle C R C

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Oct 4, 2022

Thankk you globe, cousera, and google for this course it really helps me finding a jon

By yanis A

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Sep 30, 2022

I enjoyed every minute spent on this course :D, it was a pleasure learning new skills.

By Lucero I O V

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Sep 22, 2022

Really good course that covers all the basics for any PM role in different industries.

By Akthar H

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Sep 15, 2022

I have gained good knowledge on what i desired to learn. Looking forward to learn more

By Dr. J N R

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Sep 5, 2022

This was a very engaging and informative course. I look forward to the next 5 courses!

By Hannah N

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Aug 17, 2022

Excelled self paced course, with practice for applying skills learnt during the course.