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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

LL

Jan 18, 2022

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!

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 VISHNU K

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Dec 21, 2022

The content is short, precise and up to the point without fillers or BS.

Thank you google for providing such quality content for free,

Wish to see more such courses on more such amazing topics something like psychology or stress management.

By Jaime R R G

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Sep 16, 2022

Un excelente curso para aprender qué es lo que realmente hacen los gerentes de proyectos, entender conceptos vistos en la rama y entender cómo se pueden obtener el conocimiento y las habilidades para convertirse en uno. Muy recomendable.

By Olena T

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Aug 12, 2022

Finally I am going deep into this field of endless opportunities. Finally I am developing myself in something I have been always doing subconsciously when managing projects before. Love it! Thank you, GoogleOpens in a new tab! The course is just incredible!

By Chioma A

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Jun 29, 2022

This was a great course. I loved the method of teaching and I was particularly impressed with the breakdown of the Agile method of project management. I will recommend this course to anyone with a passion for organizing, and co-ordination.

By Narender K C

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Jun 8, 2022

really helpful if you are looking to make a career in Project Management or undersatnding fundamentals concepts of Project Management, you will be able to link relate your recent Projects and day to day tasks in your personal life as well.

By Jhazmin R

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Jun 7, 2022

Great course for understanding the role of a PM, if someone wants to explore more about this role and how to navigate it then it is a perfect fit. Very entertaining and dynamic! Great choice of a course on project management in a new view.

By Grant D

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Feb 3, 2022

Being involved with project managers and project management quite extensively during my career in Storage, this Foundations course has shed some more light on some grey areas I had regarding project management. Brilliant course, loved it!

By Satchin S

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May 8, 2021

Highly recommend this to anyone who is new, but interested in project management. even if you are not a project manager by profession, this will help you understand a lot when it comes to dealing with others in a team to deliver a project.

By shree d

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Aug 9, 2023

I have learned a lot in the course, most importantly it taught me how not only professional experience but also personal skills and experience matter in project management, I feel a lot more confident and ready to do the next 5 courses :)

By preye a

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Jun 21, 2023

This was an amazing learning for me,having studies the fundamentals/foundations of project management i am super existed for the opportunity giving to me as i use this skills and knowledge to put myself out there and make it a proud one.

By OKOYE C

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Jun 11, 2023

Great course on learning on how to plan, execute and close projects. It highlights the different methodologies, roles of the Project Manager and how an organization's structure and culture can effect the execution of projects. Good stuff!

By Ogochukwu O O

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Mar 29, 2023

This course was helpful in many ways. As someone that have been handling projects before taking this course, I got to see places where I made costly mistakes in the past and the best way to correct them. Great work by Coursera and Google

By William S G

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Feb 17, 2023

Excellent course to understanding project management role, until I take this course I didn't know project management role is involved in many aspects of our lives and can be applied to another level when you learn more tools and resources

By Somtochukwu A G

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Feb 13, 2023

As a foundation course. I believe justice was made to it. I understand what Project management is all about and what is expected of a project manager. I hope to learn more on the methodologies and softwares. A great start for me, I guess.

By Zia u

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Feb 5, 2023

amazing learning journey was made by google. it is not only present the basic knowledge needed but also the experience and wisdom from internal google workers. it is really worth for us to understand the foundation of project management.

By Alberto V

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Oct 28, 2022

It is an excellent course, where you can learn, as mentioned in the course title, the foundational concepts of project management. These concepts lay the basis for a better understanding of the issues that are discussed in later courses.

By Filip S

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May 9, 2022

Amazing course! This course is fun and interactive, and suitable for anyone who wants to start a career in project management. The content is very engaging and I enjoyed every second of it, perhaps the best course I have attended so far.

By paul p

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Jan 14, 2022

This course has open my eyes to the things i never knew before about project management.i have been equipt with important tools which will enable me to become more effective and efficient in managing a project.thank you so much coursera.

By Sergio L d S J

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Dec 6, 2021

I really apreciate this course, it gave me a lot of insights on how can I use my previous experience to apply for a Project Manager position, by the way teach me the points and skills that I need to improve in order to be more employable.

By yeona c

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Jul 6, 2021

The course was very informative and the content and material was clear to understand. The use of everyday examples also made grasping concepts easier and aided in providing a foundation to move forward with my new career path and journey.

By thierry l

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Jun 21, 2024

I like this course because it was taught by a man. I have a very difficult time listening to female voices, which makes the learning experience quite challenging for me. I wish there were an option to choose the gender of the instructor.

By Tran K N

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Sep 15, 2023

I really enjoyed this course and learned so many skills and concepts. The topics are put into simple terms to understand and concepts are clear. The quizzes and tests are a good touch to help keep you on track with your learning process.

By Mohammed Ibrahim

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Jun 23, 2023

I really enjoyed learning every part of the first course. A special thanks to Emilio Garcia who explained everything so sweetly in detail. I have unknowingly learnt a lot of soft skills from him. I very much appreciate google's initiate.

By Tasha F

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Apr 18, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed being on this course and gaining a solid foundation of what project management entails. It has been a truly rewarding journey and I look forward to continuing on with the other parts of the project management course.

By Adejumoke O

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Nov 8, 2022

I enjoyed this course, I am honored to the google team for bringing this course together. It was properly put together and gives me the skill that i needed in my everyday life. I am looking forward to take the second phase of this course