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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

SC

Oct 10, 2022

Very informative. Did not realize there was more in order to get the certificate. Need to be more transparent with the actual course agenda and allow for a less controlled way to get thru the courses.

SO

Apr 11, 2022

So much information was packaged in this course but it was so well organized and delivered that I was compelled to complete every segment. Well timed quizzes helped to ensure my comprehension as well.

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By Rayon M

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Feb 26, 2023

Starting out with no knowledge about project management, and to gain a lot during this course builds my confidence and gives me the drive to be more successful in this field. I just want to say a big thank you to the entire team for putting this project together, and help changing the lives of people like myself around the world.

THANK YOU!

By Osama H M

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Jan 17, 2022

This course is not my first course in Prolect managment . I completed the same on another site, but here it is more professional, more frequent, and the difficulty of the tests pushes you for more care and challenge. Thank you to Google and Coursera for giving me this valuable opportunity. I hope to continue with you to the highest grades.

By Rionne O

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Jun 25, 2021

Learning through this course gets me excited every time! The course is made simple and flexible with time. You can incorporate this study in your every day routine. You can go back to your previous lessons to review and can save notes easily. Thanks to Google and Coursera for bringing this course available online to any part of the world!!

By Giannina C

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Nov 14, 2024

Muy bien explicado, va llevandole a comprender cada aspecto de este trabajo tan importante para crear un proyecto que cumpla los objetivos y deje felices a todos los interesados. Es aplicado en todas las áreas y ayuda profesionales y empresarios a lograr organizar mejor cada aspecto de su proyecto a corto o a largo plazo. Recomendado 100%

By NOMPUMELELO M

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Aug 25, 2022

I have learned alot about project management. and even though i thought it is very easy the foundations of project management taught me alot that it is not really an easy career. But i am looking forward to continuing with the course and hopefully one day be in a space where i can showcase the skills i have learnt within this opportunity.

By Stanley S I

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May 20, 2021

This course has prepared me to move on in the curriculum well. You'll find a handy glossary that has all the key terms and definitions listed for the course in it. They also have a wide array of instructors from different project management backgrounds. You get great insights into how people get started in the project management industry!

By Coco C

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May 15, 2021

Great Content. You can actually know what project (Program) managers do in Google and learn all the fundamental knowledge. It would be better to separate the discussions into groups with a certain people throughout the course. While there are too many people in the discussion room, there is actually no discussions, only one-way talking.

By Omar O

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Sep 26, 2021

This was a perfect journey to understanding project management in depth, I really enjoyed it from interacting with discussions sharing personal experience and learning from others as well , all in all perfect life management skills that every one need.

thanks to instructor and every one behind the scene who made it available for learners.

By leny e

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Nov 2, 2023

It's dynamic learning, where you watch short videos, easy-to-understand readings, flashcards, and quizzes throughout the course to assess your understanding. You can go at your own pace; the content, as well described, is the fundamentals of project management, and it is a good start for those who need to gain experience on the subject.

By Doris G

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Jul 12, 2023

Awesome and very impactful. I think I am more prepared than i could imagine before embarking on this journey. Many thanks to you Team Coursera for giving me this great opportunity and for letting me study on Financial Aid, it means so much to me. The Instructors and Senior Program Managers facilitators were just amazing.

I JUST LOVE IT

By IFEOMA F N

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Jun 9, 2023

It was an excellent one. Thank you so much.

I have learnt a lot. One of them is carrying all my team members and stakeholders along in every steps of the project to ensure effective delivery within budget and on time. I also learnt that I can use my previous experience and skill in my present work.. No experience or skill is a waste.

By Josiah B T

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May 12, 2023

I really enjoyed this course. It was very well thought out and planned. If you stick to the schedule, it's totally attainable and easy to understand. Lots of great info and very useful. I'm sure you'll get out of it whatever you put into it so go in expecting excellence and you'll get excellence. Be fully engaged and you'll love it too.

By Burgeon D

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Oct 28, 2022

- The "mindset" you need to be a PM, career options you are looking for and overview of what a PM basically does in an organization is covered very well by this course. - Highly recommended for those who are not sure "if PM career is for them or not". You will learn about organizational values and working in teams, so nothing to lose.

By Katherine H

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Mar 1, 2022

I really enjoyed this course. As a 10+ year veteran of education I was ready for a career change. I've always heard that project management is a good fit for former educators but wanted to learn more about it. After completing this course I feel confident that I'm making the right decision in seeking to transition to project management.

By Kasey C

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Oct 15, 2021

This course is awesome! I thoroughly enjoy the human aspect of the lessons. Hearing real life experiences from people of all different career backgrounds definitely helps someone see themselves in the field of project management. Also, I think the interactive exercises should be incorporated in all Coursera courses where ever possible.

By Ali S

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Apr 26, 2021

Loved the simplicity of this course. I already have experience with program management as most engineers do but I feel like this course offered by Google will help open more doors. The course is easy, laidback and very easy to navigate. It literally does not get any easier than this and I'm excited about moving forward the next courses.

By Beautyfull A

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Aug 16, 2023

I recently completed the Google course on foundations of project management and found it to be incredibly insightful. The course's well-structured modules and practical examples provided a solid understanding of key project management concepts, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their project management skills.

By Charles D J

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Aug 20, 2022

This was a GREAT course! I have over 20+ years of Project Management experience and can appreciate the quality of this course. When I started out, I wasn't aware of such a course. This course would have been an absolute godsend! My biggest surprise is the small investment for such High Quality Education! I HIGHLY recommend this course!

By Thiha K S

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Apr 21, 2022

Clear, Dedicated and Passionate Course Towards everyone who would like to become a project manager. This course makes me feel like Senior are coaching me rather than teaching. If you are looking for a project management course, I do recommend this course for you. How to haunt job is also the most interesting part of the ourse as well.

By Temprest M

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Apr 5, 2022

This course provides an indepth experience to project management. I started this jounery not knowing that this was a completely built out field that needed educational support to understand the full scope of this role. Google has helped me gain a lot of needed background information that will assist me with standing out in interviews.

By Ashwini S

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Nov 15, 2021

Amazing course with lots of new examples and the entire course is well structured with lots of resources. The part I loved the most was when google employees shared their experience which inspires that no matter what work you have been doing, it is also a part of project management. Can't wait to implement my skills in my next project.

By Harsha S

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Oct 9, 2021

A great introduction for every employee in an organization regardless of their experience with project management. Principles of project management can be applied to ensure success of any job. We all project manage irrespective of whether we hold an official title or not. I am looking forward to the other courses in this specialization

By Nikhil S

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Mar 27, 2021

I love Google for the attention to detail that they pay in everything that they do. Having been a Program manager for ~5 yrs now, this course had opened my eyes to so many things that I usually wouldn't worry about. I say this course has made me 2x better as a Program Manager. Keep making such awesome courses, more power to you Google!

By PJ A

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Sep 30, 2022

I had such a fantastic time learning during this course! Emillio the instructor was AMAZING and engaging. Content in this course was just right for an experienced beginner like myself, my PM vocab' has changed in a span of 2 weeks, and I have a very good understanding of the concepts discussed. Look forward to finishing this course.

By Ifrah M

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Sep 9, 2022

I must say that this course is absolutely a roller coaster for me and gives me a clear vision to pursue my career in the field of project management. A very special thanks to the instructor and now my teacher whose way of teaching was so clear and to the point which made the momentum for the course. Thanks to coursera and google too.