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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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RM

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Coursera Learning videos always the best and top notch with thorough concepts and hands on experience. Special Thanks to Google for providing inner core concepts on Foundations of Project Management.

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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 Taylor D

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Dec 25, 2021

This course was absolutey beneficial to my gain of knowledge in the Projeft Managment field. It was easy to navigate, and helpul to anyone with a hectic schedule.

By mariem A

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Oct 26, 2021

i found this course so useful and i learned many new informations and i gain a good basic of management knowledge, thank for everyone has a hand in this formation.

By Jesús N R

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Oct 7, 2021

El material, la información, los participantes, las explicaciones y ejemplos. Todo de verdad representa una experiencia grandiosa, profesional, segura y confiable.

By Alafia T

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Sep 13, 2021

This course was an excellent introduction to project management. A great foundation to understand what it is and how the work benefits organizations and companies.

By SYEDMAAZ H

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Jul 28, 2021

Amazing content with beautiful presentations, info graphics and case studies. Really enjoyed learning things related to the project management. Highly recommended!

By Chelsea R

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Jun 28, 2021

The information I learned was super helpful in my current project at work. I feel more confident and ready to lead my teams day to day. I can't wait to learn more!

By Nagwa M

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Apr 10, 2021

I really enjoyed this course, it was interesting, never felt that something is difficult or boring! The instructor was amazing!! Thanks for this great opportunity.

By Guillermo R G

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Mar 23, 2021

Good introduction to Project Management. In some areas, a bit too basic. Hope that the next parts of the PM Certification fill the gaps! Production quality is top.

By Hamza M

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Sep 19, 2024

It's eye-opening & a great source to boosting your career path. I highly recommend everybody interested in leaning towards Project Management in their industries.

By Hassan K G K

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Sep 11, 2024

It was a fruitful course, I enjoyed it well and learn a lot from it, I would like now to start the next level of project management Course from Google & Coursera.

By Andrew P A

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Feb 15, 2024

Well guided tutorials with very interactive videos. The assignment gets you really involve in the studies and deepens your understanding. Great course and tutors.

By Ammar Y

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Jul 22, 2023

Its a very amazing course I've learned a lot to understand the basics of project foundation I'll highly recommend this course to become efficient Project manager.

By Beril B

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Mar 15, 2023

The course was very fluid. I was never bored, it was very easy and useful. Constant repetition and having quizzes made it easy for me to grasp terms and concepts.

By Maday M A

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Jan 5, 2023

Good course and a great teacher! Thanks for your work! You put complex things in a very easy and understanding way. That makes this course a very good foundation.

By Folakemi F

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Sep 15, 2022

Very easy to follow through. The reading were good to consolidate the videos. Videos and readings were precise with key items clearlt emphasized and highlighted.

By Yiseth B

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Aug 31, 2022

The content of the course is amazing! It keeps me focus and interested all the way with the combination of readings, videos and activities. I highly recommend it!

By Alexandre d A R

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Aug 26, 2022

Muito bom. Linguagem leve, direta e concisa. Exemplos e casos de estudo simples porém abrangentes em todo o conteúdo do módulo. Expectativa alta para o curso 02.

By Ruqaiya K

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Aug 13, 2022

This is literally the best course and i am really thankful to google for bringing this course, the mentors are just amazing. I am glad that i joined thsi course.

By Keri R

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Jun 24, 2022

I like the diversity of learning tools: readings vs short videos vs short quizzes as knowledge tracks. This keeps the experience from getting mundane and boring.

By Ayush m

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Jun 9, 2022

It's really Amazing Experience for me.. A great we gain through Coursera.. Thank u so much Coursera for Helping me Inhance my Knowlegde throughout the Journey.

By Deborah U

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Mar 31, 2022

This Course has been very impacting,educative and encouraging. Every project material has been very useful. The best for foundation laying for this entire course.

By Anthony O

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Jan 2, 2022

The course in general was very explanatory without being too bulky. Very helpful for people who are just getting to know about project management as a discipline.

By Latriecia B

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Nov 4, 2021

Very informative and truly enjoyed the check for understanding/assessments (quizzes). Well organized and presented in a way that was easy to follow and understand

By Guillermo W

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Oct 6, 2021

Buena dinámica, invertir el tiempo en aprender en este tipo de plataformas nos permite capacitarnos y mejorar nuestras capacidades como empleados. Muchas gracias!

By Syed S

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Sep 3, 2021

It was a very immersive and interesting course -- a lot of self-learning to be done on my own to really understand and put together into practice the methedology.