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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

RC

Dec 20, 2022

This course 1 is so clear that I can even apply it to my daily routine! I want to explore more about Project Management. Thank you, Google: Coursera for making this happen to those who lack knowledge.

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

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By Amanj Q R R

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Aug 4, 2021

I have lerned seccess the Foundation oof project Manager. I learned and benefited a lot. actuly it was grat.

By Anjali T

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Jul 27, 2021

The course is really very informative & content is also very interesting. Excited for the upcoming courses.

By sonali g

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Jun 21, 2021

The course is phenomenal, ans so are the instructors. Only pricing issue, if only it had been a little less.

By mohamed s

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Apr 20, 2021

one of the best courses I have joined it in google it is easy forward and easy to remember

full understanding

By Robert J H

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Apr 12, 2021

Thoroughly enjoyed this foundation course and I'm looking forward to progressing through to the next module.

By Francesco V

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Apr 3, 2021

Really interesting course. It show the fundamentals of project management. Well taught and catchy. Good job

By Udeme E

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Oct 18, 2024

Its was very educative and concise. Thank you very much for this great opportunity to learning a new skill.

By Tariq K

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May 16, 2024

Great course, helps you learn about the project management career and give you the push for career changing

By Juan F

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Mar 14, 2024

Good for getting the ball rolling, however not too deep (which makes sense as it's the first of 6 courses).

By Latoya

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Mar 6, 2024

So easy to follow and the moderator was amazing . Im really looking forward to completing all the courses .

By Jennifer C G d D L

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Jan 6, 2024

Really Good course, you can do it in your time and share ideas and tips with a lot people around the world.

By Roy R

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Aug 16, 2023

This class was taught very well. Makes me want to work for Google. Google always been known for excellence.

By Wendy S

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Jun 4, 2023

Well thought out course with a variety of ways to test your knowledge. Well scaffolded and nicely designed.

By Miraca S

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Jan 19, 2023

Great way to start understanding what is Project Management, its value and its core skills and competencies

By Vaniola M

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Jan 8, 2023

This course was more than great. I learned so much information in this course and the instructor was great.

By Han J K

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Dec 18, 2022

good introduction to project management. helpful resource page also. check them out if you decide to enroll

By Areeba G

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Dec 11, 2022

It was a blast of knowledge, thank you so much sir it was really understandable and knowledgeable. love you

By Josh L

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Nov 28, 2022

Excellent course that provided students a well-thought out introduction to the world of Project Management.

By Linda O

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Nov 27, 2022

excellent content. the knowledge checks were rightly timed and really checked my understanding of content .

By Ian P S

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Nov 20, 2022

I enjoyed this Project Management foundations way more than I expected it to be. I'm engaged to learn more!

By Benedict G

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Oct 21, 2022

I discovered new things. The moderator explained well the 1st of the 6 parts in a simplest and clear way.

By Jude I

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Oct 19, 2022

Excellent! I was thrilled at the case studies and the talks from project and program managers in course 1.

By ana p r g

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Sep 27, 2022

I love the explanation videos combined with the reading, all integrating in a knowledge for the real world

By Olofinbiyi T

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Sep 22, 2022

A great, informative and educating course. i enjoyed the classes and looking forward to taking more course

By Syed O A N

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Sep 13, 2022

A very basic and guiding training experience, also have specific focus on how to build a career out of it.