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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

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

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 Balqees O A

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Jun 26, 2022

very sufficient course ,, really i enjoyed and learnt

By Melvin A

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Jun 20, 2022

Love it, easy to understand and stay focused/on track

By Annette M

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Jun 7, 2022

Great introduction to a career in Project Management.

By Szu M H

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Jun 4, 2022

Great course with practical and professional details.

By Pablo C

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May 17, 2022

Excelente curso, muy facil de aprender y muy dinamico

By alejandra l

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May 12, 2022

EXCELEEEENTE, MUY COMPLETO , ME GUSTA MUCHO COURSERA.

By Shawn F

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May 6, 2022

Great understanding of the foundational requirements.

By Ben M

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Apr 13, 2022

Great overview to get this specialization kicked off.

By Jose B

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Apr 13, 2022

Very well structured course and easily to understand.

By Sean G

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Apr 10, 2022

Very comprehensive and great material and presenters.

By Jacqueline S

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Apr 4, 2022

Super hands-on, informative, and professional course.

By Jose D M A

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Mar 31, 2022

Exelent Course I have learn a lot Really good program

By Winser E

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Mar 17, 2022

Insightful, I am a better project management already.

By Naman S

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Mar 13, 2022

Great Learning Experiences with immersive experience

By Victoria S

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Feb 22, 2022

Really insightful course and easy to absorb material.

By Sreejith T V

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Jan 13, 2022

Very interesting course and very knowledgeable course

By Sayinath M

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Dec 21, 2021

this is an amazing experience learning with coiursera

By Ely D

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Nov 24, 2021

Great course! I've been motivating about this course.

By Fathy E

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Nov 13, 2021

It is very useful and helpful course, thanks so much

By darwin g

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Oct 25, 2021

A good introduction and overview. I found it helpful.

By Mohamed E

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Oct 25, 2021

دورة اكثر من رائعة استمتعت كثيرا واستفدت علميا منها

By Santiago M

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Oct 4, 2021

Very nice guide. Google has the best ways of teaching

By Alex s

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Oct 2, 2021

this is a special course everyone needs to take part

By rahuul s

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Oct 1, 2021

One of the best course on Project Management Overview

By Gloría M H

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Sep 27, 2021

This course was so easy to both follow and understand