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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....

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Jul 1, 2021

Mixed video, activity, and test help me focus and learn so much. And we can try many times in the test help us gain more confident and chance to enhance where we haven't understand. Such a great work.

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!

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By Ana-Maria B

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Mar 29, 2022

Regardless of your level of expertise or future career prospects, I think this course serves well as an explanation and foundation towards further understanding project management. Even if one does not aspire to work in this area, I would highly recommend this course to better understand what others may be doing in their day-to-day, and how their work may impact yours.

By KAHIHU K

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Mar 23, 2023

by studying project management i have gotten the real idea of how to handle projects whether big or small.now i have a staring point. Thanks google for the opportunity and i won't take it for granted despite the challenges my community is going through currently in our country. the tutor's are just awesome and they make learning interesting with their real experiences

By Jennifer

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Jul 20, 2022

This is an excellent introduction to project management. The videos are short, yet informative. The information is presented clearly and the assignments are well designed. The quizzes are appropriately challenging. Take notes! I love hearing from Google employees about their roles. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to get started in project management!

By Crystal E A

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Apr 7, 2022

This course have provided me with new learnings and I get to learn the long overdue Project Management Foundations in order to help me advance my career and aid me in doing a better job in almost all the aspect of my life. Because as one of the speakers shared which resonate with me, "Project management can applied to our everyday life". Thank you very much, Coursera!

By Sara C

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Feb 3, 2022

I found this course to be very informative and helpful. Most of us have a general idea of what project management means, but this course really explains the nuances of project management. I would highly recommend it to anyone who, like myself, often hears the term 'project management' and wonders what's so special about it? This course explains why PM is so important.

By عمرو م م ب

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Jan 2, 2022

I learned good planning at work and learned how to develop my skills and how to participate with colleagues and the culture of dealing with companies and how to know the organizational structure of companies and know good planning before entering the project and I want to add something I learned is that I plan well for my life and plan well in anything related to work

By Joseph A A A

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Nov 15, 2021

Me gusto el curso para entender lo básico e lo mas complejo de gestión de proyectos, mi critica va a orientada a revisar los videos y contenidos a ingles e por ello me es un poco dificultoso e demoro en desarrollar las sesiones ya que tengo que hacer un análisis e traducir los videos pero me gusta que tenga sus traducciones de Google por ello no tengo esa dificultad.

By Najatul B

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Aug 20, 2021

It was an amazing journey! I really recommend to those that have interest in organizing events or programs because it can give you a big picture on how to do it with proper knowledge. Trust me, before I join this course, my events were successful but the process throughout the events were totally messed up! So here I am, wanting to learn more about project management.

By Naba K B

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Jul 16, 2021

They made the course so easy to understand !!

The study materials , Instructors, methodology , assignments, course contents , pic quality of videos ,option in videos , interface, page instructions ,additional links in between all are superb .

The word 'Excellent' is probably an under adjective to describe the quality of the course .

Thank you Coursera .Thank you Google

By Regina T A

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Apr 22, 2021

The learning process was very interesting, appealing and engaging. Organization and presentation of course content was perfect. I really enjoyed every bit of it. I wish to use this opportunity to thank Google for thier contributions to empowering young professionals during this crisis. I am beneficiary of thier benevolence and I encourage everyone out there to enroll.

By HASSNI, S I A

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Apr 20, 2024

I am happy to have finished the first step of my certification. No doubt, I have learned a lot in this course in a variety of ways and have acquired the best concepts and practices.

I am also confident that I can manage my work more effectively with coordination and that I will strive to apply these abilities within the team to produce positive results.

Thanks to all!

By Muhammad F

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May 19, 2023

The course was very good and really helped me understand not only what the job of a project manager is but also provided an understanding of how the actions and situations of a project manager, coupled with videos from seniors who have been working as project or program managers for a long time, so it gives insight into the atmosphere of working as a project manager.

By Nia R

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May 18, 2023

Really great information on the foundation of PM work. The instructor approaches the content from a beginners mindset, and relates to people who are looking to switch careers into project management. As a person currently interviewing for PM roles, I found this information helpful because I'm now able to speak about my experiences through a project life cycle lens.

By Sugam R

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Aug 26, 2021

The 4-week course have me a good idea of the basics of the project management and how easily we can relate the term 'Project Management' to our day to day life. The course is facilitated by the best of the best people showcasing their diverse experiences in the field with the best examples and definitions of the various tools and techniques practiced in the industry.

By Pablo E

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Oct 31, 2022

I was really surprised in particular "The life cycle of a project" That knowledge changed my life, it helped me to organize works and things of my personal life and really finish every task that I have proposed. Honestly, the Project Manager career is a tremendous skill that can be learned and that can lead you to not only a good job, but to be happier in your life.

By Kayla R U

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Aug 18, 2023

I have taken other courses in project management before but I must say that this is the best so far. The course is very well detailed and explanatory. I had some myths prior about project management without even knowing, this course washed away my worries and has given me more insight and knowledge on being a better project manager. I totally recommend this course.

By andrew9966

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Jul 28, 2023

Great course that not only covers the basic overview of Project Management, but also touches on topics like how a PM affects different organization hierarchies, different career types a PM can take, and how a previous lack of project experience isnt what you think and how you can actually leverage previous work experience in a project role. 5 out 5 for this course.

By Soneni M

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Mar 15, 2023

What a course compared to the one that I embarked on at a certain Institution! The course content was greatly articulated and easy to understand and the videos were exceptional. All my expectations were met. I will definitely pursue the next phase of this course. Thanks a lot to everyone involved in the creation of the Course content and may God richly bless you!!

By Evalyne K

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Oct 1, 2022

The most informative course I have ever done, very well formulated, informative, easy to understand, I loved moving on and I looked forward to each and every video. My journey to becoming a Project Manager is real and I cannot wait to start Course 2. Thank you Google for the amazing opportunity. five stars are not enough so am putting more stars for you **********

By Bianca T

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Jul 22, 2022

The first two weeks of the course picked up slow because they had to share the basics. It was slow for me because I was already familiar with project management. But BOY! It picked up in Weeks 3 and 4. I learned SO much and found the exercises to be insightful.

My recommendation is to take plenty of notes because you will need to return to this information one day.

By Sofia R

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Feb 4, 2024

I appreciate learning about what a Project Manager needs to bring to any project. Soft skills are required, as well as technical skills. This course broadened my vision of a PM and highlighted the areas I need to work on before jumping into a Project as a PM. It also boosted my confidence and helped me identify skills I currently have to keep pursuing this career.

By long h t

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Feb 28, 2023

I found the material covered in this course to be quite informative. I now have a more thorough understanding of what project management, projec, and the project life cycle are. I also gained knowledge of several project management techniques, like the water fall method, agile method, Six sigma, and others. This course will prepare me to lead a successful project,

By Rosana S

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Jun 15, 2021

A complete and essential course for those who wish to boost their career and particularly have never had contact with project management.

Week 3 is a must, approaching Project Life Cycle and its breakdown concisely and objectively.

| 1, Iniatiate | 2, Make a Plan | 3, Execute & Complete Tasks | 4, Close |

Really enjoyed attending Emilio´s classes!

I highly recommend!

By Mildred I

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Jun 2, 2021

I feel greatly privileged to have been part of this course. The instructor was refreshing and very helpful with his explanations and mannerisms in describing concepts. Listening to stories from other project and program managers at Google was also very great. I look forward to more and also using the skills I have learned and worked on in my future career pursuit.

By Nestor S

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Sep 6, 2023

Very streamlined and easy to understand. I have been doing project management work for 4 years now but it was more of a learn on the field kind of deal ever since. Learning the fundamentals through this course definitely help me familiarize my self more with the concepts of what it is I really do. A lot of learnings to enhance my practices as well moving forward.