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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 Lekan O

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Sep 1, 2021

Nice course on project management. it's practicable.

By Hassna E i

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Aug 29, 2021

I learned a lot from this course , thank you so much

By Wesley W

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Jul 25, 2021

Easy to learn , I can recommend to upcoming managers

By Josiah A

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Jul 20, 2021

very nice and informative, relevant to my experience

By Muhammad S Z

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Jul 14, 2021

Best course on the Foundations of Project Management

By Harsh K

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Jul 9, 2021

Very engaging, very eager to learn the next chapter.

By Luisa C

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Jun 24, 2021

Lots of general knowledge about project management.

By Paolo P

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Jun 22, 2021

Perfect start and introduction to project management

By Olga S

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May 23, 2021

I like this course. It was so intresting and useful!

By Sahil J

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May 20, 2021

Great course to start journey in Project Management.

By Nick R

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Apr 18, 2021

Excellent course, a lot of cool tools to learn here.

By OKEZIE A

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Apr 6, 2021

A perfect course for newbie and pro, very insightful

By Kelcia G

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Apr 1, 2021

IT was a wonderful experience, and very educational.

By Sushil S P

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Mar 18, 2021

Good content and good faculty. Fantastic experience.

By Bernard M C

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Mar 14, 2021

I had an awesome experience bernardoladipo@yahoo.com

By Angelike R

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Oct 8, 2024

muy completo abarca muchos temas para principiantes

By Akshit A

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Sep 26, 2024

This course made me more confident about my skills.

By amy w

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Sep 4, 2024

Such great information and fun to watch the videos.

By Ansar N

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Aug 25, 2024

Good opportunity to learn new things in this course

By Trong D N

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Aug 13, 2024

thank you very much! i learn alot from this couses!

By Yvonne A

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Jul 28, 2024

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By Kate Q

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Jun 26, 2024

excellent course content and flow. Well structured

By Martijn v E (

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Jun 20, 2024

An extensive beginner course for project management

By Zhang S

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Jun 8, 2024

was not easy course, but have learnt a lot, thanks!

By Alisha L W

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Jun 6, 2024

Excellent way to learn. Great content and examples.