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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 Diahenn v H

Jan 9, 2022

I loved every bit of information that was taught to me. I learned more about PM and never realized how much I have been doing some of these steps throughout my life and career. I am happy that I chose to continue to with this journey.

By Andrii N

Dec 5, 2021

I really enjoyed this course, it was quite easy and yet made me think on some questions and do a little of my own research. Definitely recommend to everyone who is working on any kind of project and want to receive solid knowledge base

By Bahga O

Nov 3, 2021

course is very rich with information, the instructor made it very easy and smooth, it's academic course for your work and your life too, you will figure out how you use the project management in your daily life, i highly recommended...

By Tammy S

Dec 17, 2023

I really enjoyed this course so it gets 4.5 stars from me. I feel like one way to improve it will be to provide the bookmark function for reading materials or make them downloadable as files for ease of reference outside the platform.

By Asif Z

Sep 29, 2023

Great foundational basics course, lots to learn, explained in real life examples and fun course leader! Loved this and it has changed not my life, but that of my families as I have secured a project management role within IT security!

By José M C F

May 29, 2023

Very useful! Many of the terms and steps in PM are logical, but this course is a great way for those of us without any formal education on the topic. It allows us to provide structure and put names to things we already do empirically.

By Jennifer M

Jun 12, 2022

This course was very informative. Great breakup of video and reading; both explained in a manner that was easily understood and retained. I've taken plenty of notes and downloaded content to reference in the future. Highly recommend!

By Allison W

Apr 12, 2022

Good course. Explanations and definitions are clear. I like how they have real people sharing their experience and knowledge about project management and how they apply it to real world situations. I'm ready for the next five courses.

By Musa M

Jan 11, 2022

The course is very informative and gave me a sense of accomplishment. I felt like I could be a valuable project manager because the course showed me that I had already been that in some capacity or other. I'm excited to keep learning.

By Nashaat M

Dec 16, 2021

Thank you! This course was helpful to me. I thought I knew plenty, but I had a feeling there were some aspects that I still wasn't getting. You've cleared them up for me! Also, confidence is a big one, and I'm glad to keep going

Thanks

By pınar ş

Nov 5, 2021

Thank you for this amazing course! I discovered myself I was born to be a project manager, and I can see my personal as, good leader and planner before I have. Now, I know how to improve my skills. Now I can apply for all of the jobs!

By Mehak D

Aug 7, 2021

I really liked the course, its not too heavy and gives the right amount of information for basics or project management. I really enjoyed watching videos of employees where they spoke about their journey in becoming a project manager.

By Waleed M

Apr 13, 2021

This is the best educational style I like. Listening to video lectures, sharing experiences from google gurus, reading rich with information, and quizzes full of challenge. I hope that the next courses be at the same high-class level.

By hans i

Aug 27, 2024

Finished the first course out of a six course series for project manager. So happy to learn briefly about som of the tools and thinking that are used by project managers. Can't wait to go on the next series to learn and implement it.

By Anouska Y

Apr 23, 2022

Very nice and well explained.

I like the ocncept where different project managers share their experiences as well.

And by talking a lot about how Google does things help to consolidate those learnings.

I like teh couse.

Thanks a lot :-)

By MULKI P

Feb 22, 2022

Taking this course was the best decision ever made. Knowledge is influenced and skills acquired are never forgotten. Instructions and other learning materials provided by Google make learning very easy. You really deserve five stars.

By Bositjon A

Feb 21, 2022

Thanks somuchfor your very valuable training. I really enjoyed it, and appreciated that you made it fun! I feel much better prepared to deal with uncomfortable issues. Thank you for your wisdom, experience and personable presentation

By 张琪

Jan 7, 2022

I learned the role of project manager in different organizational structures. The most important skills of project manager are organizational ability and communication ability, and understood the importance of organizational culture.

By Timothy A

Jan 3, 2022

This course was so intensive on what it takes to be a Project manager and the processes involved. I have also learnt skills in Organizational Culture and Project Methodology that would enhance my job as an Automotive Project Manager

By Dr O H O

Nov 17, 2021

I wish to thank the Faculty of this course, especially Emilio, his presentation was exceptionally clear, in everyday language, while still delivering the lectures. please keep up the good work. I look forward to finishing the course.

By Moshe V

Sep 28, 2021

What a great course ! Gives a very solid theoretical background to the process of becoming a project manager. The content is very interesting, the teacher is very clear. Reading materials are well organised.

I really enjoyed this one

By Ignacio A C

Sep 9, 2021

Es un excelente curso de inicio para conocer las bases del Project Management. El material es muy didáctico y completo. Lo recomiendo para comenzar a aprender las bases del Project Management y continuar con el camino que se propone.

By Sekinat O O

Aug 12, 2021

This is one of the best online course I've taken. I love the fact there are practitioners who shared their experiences on how they rose to their current position and that kind of motivates me to want to push further. Thanks Google!!!

By Ms W

Jun 29, 2021

I truly found this course to be extremly informational. I loved how the course was taught . It caterd to somone not from a Project Managment field and made me feel like I can do this. I appreciate the instructors. Thank you greatly.

By Abdimajid I N

Jun 24, 2023

The course is more of practical than theoretical and the lecturers are very experienced personnel with extensive knowledge in the field of project management, the course materials are very helpful and self explanatory. I admired it.