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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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LD

Aug 11, 2021

I loved this course. It was so informative. I took a lot of notes and hope to implement everything I've learned in real-life instances. I look forward to advancing professionally as a project manager.

S

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.

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By Roshan M

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Apr 11, 2023

I will be honest - I was a bit skeptical at first when I started this course. I have over 12 years of QA/Testing experiences in Life Sciences and so I thought "what will this course teach me?" But, right from the start, the way the lessons are structured and tail-off of each other, the combination of videos + readings and timely quizzes, and knowledge-checks, I found this course better than an actual for-credit college course. I wish college courses were structured like this - would make learning fun, beneficial and it would actually stick (as in, the mind). I'm pumped to go all the way and complete the remaining 5 courses and get a CAPM certification from PMI.

By Tofigh S

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Aug 9, 2024

I just completed the "Foundations of Project Management" course, and I am more than happy to share my feedback. The course enabled me to have a deep view of the key principles and practices of project management. From the very basics to advanced topics, it was structured in a very streamlined way. Modules were interactive with practical examples that helped stick to the learning. This course, in my opinion, is very good. Any person looking for a solid background in project management will find the course very useful. It represents excellent value for any project manager, whether new or with experience, looking to sharpen their skills and widen their knowledge.

By KARL K

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Jun 6, 2022

The Foundations of P:roject management course provides an insight on: intiate, planning, overeeeing, impletmenting, and closing a project. This course is gearer to a myraid types of projects, and cross numerous industries. Ranging from: social, space exploration, and personal use as well. After taking this course will not look at a project the way again! Found interacting with fellow students a great way to expand not only seeking employment, and finding ways to seek solutions to, for numerous problems. Discovered the videos speak to the student, and can relate, and connect on a transending level. Enjoy this course, so will other student-learners.

By P D

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Jul 1, 2021

As someone new to a certificate program, I am glad to say my expectations of this course have been superseded beyond what I imagined. The instructor and all of his associates offered a great touch in the learning process. Incorporating the videos really helped me stay engaged. Something that was unexpected is the teaching on how to apply for employment opportunities and the path to success on this. I am so fortunate to have learned this, as this has been one of my biggest obstacles in achieving my new career goals. Because I understand the diversity of this field, I am excited to discover any/every role project management has to offer. Thanks so much!

By Ervin D

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Dec 29, 2022

We are all PM in our life , but with this course personally i take a new perspective & concept for PM mindset and organization change because now I'm ready to be also "Change Agent" . Project manager is a professional in the field of project management. Project managers have the responsibility of the planning, procurement and execution of a project, in any undertaking that has a defined scope, defined start and a defined finish; regardless of industry so now i have an strong upgrade on transferable skill to use in my next steps . Thank you for the opportunity because I'm implementing new way not only in professional life but also in personal life ...

By Harsh S S

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Aug 27, 2022

First of all, I would like to thank Google for putting together this incredible course! I received a lot of valuable insights through the completion of this course. I was introduced to various concepts and methodologies like Waterfall, Agile, Lean, and Six Sigma. I would definitely like to deep dive into these concepts and learn more about them. The responsibility of the Project Manager that stands out the most from my perspective is how to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and involve numerous stakeholders in the process to successfully deliver and deploy the project through the implementation of the above-stated methodologies.

By Hugo L

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Apr 22, 2023

Google's Project Management course on Coursera is an excellent resource for anyone looking to gain a solid foundation in project management. The material is comprehensive and well-structured. The instructor is engaging and knowledgeable, making the content easy to follow and understand. The course's activities are enjoyable and interactive, allowing learners to apply their newly acquired skills in real-world scenarios. Moreover, the course is highly relevant and up-to-date, with the latest industry best practices and trends. Overall, this course is a must for anyone seeking to enhance their project management skills and advance their career.

By Michael O M

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Oct 3, 2022

The Foundations of Project Management course was a brilliant idea and it was executed splendidly. Each stage of the 4-week course was explained in good detail and the questions make you think about and review what you've learned prior. During the course, I almost felt as though I had been learning and practicing project management for years as it related greatly to what most of us do daily, like when planning events, great or small. I would recommend using this course for those interested in finding a role within project management, speaking as a building services engineer who had no prior idea or information about what the role entailed.

By Jennifer K

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Oct 11, 2022

Thank you to Emilio and all the guest speakers throughout this course. Project management is a vital part of any plan's success and I really appreciated how Emilio took the time to make these connections with practices we complete every day! It was also beneficial to learn about the importance of understanding organizational culture along with key features of managing a project such as change management! How many times have I been a part of a changing process where it felt like no one ever considered how we were all supposed to adapt! Thank you again for such a wonderful and comprehensive approach to project management foundations.

By Mercedes M

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Sep 25, 2023

The first course in the Professional Project Management Certificate is very informative, short, and overall direct to the point. I did like appreciate the videos of company employees sharing their personal experiences and insight into their respective roles. The Peer-review discussion boards have never been my favorite. It is not monitored by instructors and people just post anything or nothing at all and "complete" the assignment. I'm glad that for now, the discussion boards are participation optional, but I worry about when capstone comes around how will it work? I do believe hard work is noticeable and hope Google is watching,

By Sk M H

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Feb 16, 2022

Initially I want to thankyou coursera for giving me this opportunity to complete this course. This is my first course ever on Coursera. The knowledge that i gain from this course is unbelievable. I already interested on learnig project managements so i read many articles on internet but when I found this course on coursera I realize that this may be my best experience ever.

Finally I want to thank my instructuctor Emilio sir whose videos help me to understand each and every details cleary. I also want to thankyou coursera's hardworking team on making a the best educational platform of the world.

Thankyou

Yours Sincerely

SK MOBASSARUL

By Rizwan W

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Dec 26, 2022

The course was great learning experience. I want to highlight few points which I liked the most about this course:

1. The course is very well organized i.e., every content is linked in a sequence very well

2. Trainer has great insight and very simple & easy style of delivering valuable concepts

3. The course is not just based on MCQs or listening, it is full time engagement. For example it has assignments, it has reading, listening & comments

4. The course is light weight so that easy to grasp and understand

5. Real life experiences from Google Program managers /Project Managers is very insightful & motivates

Really liked this course

By Ali H

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Dec 15, 2021

This course literally enlightened me with some crucial aspects of Project Management. Also, helped me in finding out what kind of a role I should be looking for as a Project Manager. And how to make sure one carries out all the necessary details when embarking on that particular role. Thank you so much for providing such a detailed course on where to start, how to do it and what to look out for in Project Management. Special thanks to all the instructors who took the time in telling us about their own experience and giving some useful tips that helped them throughout their career journey. Hoping to start the next course soon!

By Rebecca R

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Jun 11, 2021

The instructor used relative examples that are well understood in various personal and business aspects. He himself was relatable to users, and so were the "guest speakers". Everything was broken down in well organized and timed sections that delivered information in a well paced manner. I believe someone taking this course that was completely new to Project Management would succeed. The use of video, with text that is highlighted along with the presenters speech was highly useful for me as someone with a photographic memory. Hearing someone speak, while being able to read and follow along greatly helped my type of learning.

By Md. K A M

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Mar 13, 2024

The Google Foundations of Project Management course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles and practices of project management. Through engaging lectures, interactive quizzes, and real-world case studies, learners gain valuable insights into key project management concepts such as project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. The course covers essential topics including stakeholder management, risk assessment, scheduling, and communication strategies, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage projects of varying sizes and complexities.

By Lyshel S P

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Feb 8, 2023

If you're looking for a project management roadmap as a beginner, this course is just right for you because you're not going to be alone in your learning phase in project management. This course is jampacked with all the necessary things you need to in your learning phase! You'll be having an accountability coach who will guide you in understanding different project management methodologies and concepts; resources, where you can save and go back to whenever you want to re-visit and refresh your mind with the different project management methodologies and concepts; and lastly, you'll find out soon as you try this course!

By Shubam M

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Jun 8, 2022

It was an exciting journey. Starting from the scratch to

understanding what is project management

various job titltes and skills set required to be successful project manager

understanding the phases of project management

Various management methodologies includong Waterfall and Agile

Understanding the organisational structure and culture and change management.

This course provides the basic understanding and fundamentals of project management. The best thing about this course is that there's a lot of activities and discussion forums which help you grow even more into this field. I am looking forward to upcoming courses.

By Kalyani J

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Jun 11, 2023

I recently completed the " Foundation of Project Management" course offered by Coursera with Infosys Springboard and I must say it was Exceptional learning experience.

In this course I learned what project management along with the role and value of a project manager. Next I learned life cycle of project and the task to manage a project from start to finish. Then project management methodologies and tips for choosing right method for your project also, change management and organization structure and management and mostly important creating simple team connections can lead to successful project outcome.

By Reji M

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Mar 27, 2023

An excellent course to start learning the highly valued skill of Project Management. The course is well paced and the videos have high quality content coming from well qualified and experienced professionals.

The content could help with our daily life in such a way that we might start thinking like a project manager to successfully complete some of the things we do. e.g. I was thinking about selling a property that has shared ownerships, documentation challenges, land conversion, marketing and finally selling. Could relate the steps to a hybrid model.

Thanks for offering this excellent foundational course.

By Om V

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Jun 12, 2023

The Foundations of Project Management course is an excellent introduction to the principles and practices of effective project management. The course covers essential topics such as project planning, scheduling, and budgeting, providing a solid framework for managing projects of any size. The content is presented in a clear and concise manner, making it easy to understand and apply. The course also includes practical exercises and real-world examples, enhancing the learning experience. Overall, it's a valuable course for anyone interested in developing their project management skills. Highly recommended.

By MOHAMMAD M

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Nov 23, 2023

I recently completed the Foundations of Project Management course, and I am thrilled with the invaluable insights and skills I gained. The course content is comprehensive, well-structured, and delivered by knowledgeable instructors. The interactive nature of the course kept me engaged, and the practical examples provided a clear understanding of project management concepts. The inclusion of real-world case studies enhanced the learning experience. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to build a strong foundation in project management. Five stars for its quality, relevance, and effectiveness!

By Maria S J

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Dec 14, 2021

I have no background in project management and took the course out of a mild curiosity. I learned more than I expected to learn. Some of the things I learned were things I already knew from work experience. (Indeed, I would expect that most people who have worked in a corporate environment would generally know these things.) However, the framework in which the material was presented was very clear and engaging. I would recommend this class for anyone working in a corporate environment even if they do not have an interest in being a project manager because of the overview it provides about projects.

By Tunrayo A

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Jun 21, 2022

This course has been an excellent refresher on project management for me. The course content is very detailed and its presented in an easy to understand format, the videos helped me to learn about the non-traditional paths to becoming a project manager from some of the program managers at Google, the questions and quizzes tested my knowledge of the concepts I have learnt, and the discussion boards provided a way to engage and share with other participants. I would highly recommend this course to beginners to the field of project management or those looking to refresh your project management knowledge.

By AZIZ U R

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Sep 24, 2024

This course provided a practical overview of essential principles and tools, with real-world case studies that illustrated their application. I gained valuable skills in communication, stakeholder engagement, and risk management, which are crucial for project success. Learning various methodologies, such as Agile and Waterfall, has boosted my confidence in leading projects. Overall, this course deepened my understanding of project management and equipped me with practical skills that will enhance my career prospects. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to advance in project management!

By Sunday B O

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Nov 24, 2024

The foundation in project management provides essential skills and knowledge for effectively managing projects. Key concepts include understanding the project life cycle, effective project planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and familiarity with methodologies like Agile and Waterfall. It also emphasizes developing critical skills such as communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration. Overall, a strong foundation in project management is crucial for career success, enhancing both technical and soft skills needed for effective leadership and project execution.