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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 Anuradha

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May 23, 2022

It was a very informative course. Many terms and key concept are learned during this session.

By Aziz K

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May 3, 2022

This course explains basic knowledge of project management that will be helpful for beginners

By M. A M M

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Apr 14, 2022

Amazing course to start the certification, you can learn a lot of concepts and methodologies.

By Jose C

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Feb 23, 2022

A lot of helpful information here. I'm looking forward to apply it in the following classes.

By Ameerah A

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Feb 19, 2022

very rich, and in-depth course, i'm more motivated to complete the rest of the certificates.

By Victor S

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Feb 15, 2022

Genial!!! la forma de mostrar los fundamentos del project management me pareció espectacular.

By Bryan I

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Nov 30, 2021

han escrito mal mi nombre ,por favor ayudar con eso mi nombre es Bryan Angel Indacochea Pluas

By Hanna V

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Nov 8, 2021

Amazing! Loved the course, its structure and logic. Great job, profound knowledge. Thank you!

By Petros D

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Oct 24, 2021

loved it - fast and effective way to be introduced to project management! Thank you everyone!

By PHIL

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Oct 10, 2021

Comprehensive, easy to comprehend, and completely relevant to my career plans and job search.

By Inês M F

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Oct 7, 2021

Very user friendly, liked the way videos, readings and quizzes are organized. Will recommend.

By Nishad M

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Sep 26, 2021

Clears all the necessary basic concepts which is required for start Project Management Career

By Anas A K

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Sep 14, 2021

Amazing course with much better engagement and learning, good job course designer and GOOGLE!

By Lorielle C

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Aug 3, 2021

This course was very insightful and provided an excellent foundation for project management.

By John E B

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Jul 29, 2021

very concise and easy to follow. it really teaches you the fundamentals of project management

By Diego A M V

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Jun 28, 2021

It's a very interesting, exiting and helpful course to start in the project management world!

By Anoop K J

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May 30, 2021

Amazing! Very precise and concise knowledge on the very foundations of Project Management! :)

By Elshad B

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Apr 26, 2021

What an amazing course it was! It was very easy to understand, very helpful, and encouraging.

By Khulangoo B

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Apr 20, 2021

It is very beneficial for the beginers. I will appreciate if you add more case based courses.

By Khizar H

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Apr 4, 2021

Absolutely, loved the course. The content was up to the mark, simple, and easy to understand.

By Margarita C

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Oct 8, 2024

Overall, this course has sparked my interest in further developing my skills in these areas.

By Joel J H G

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Sep 23, 2024

Excelente curso , muy completo , encuentro una coherencia gradual y solida sobre los temas

By mubashir u

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Aug 26, 2024

i learned alot from scratch .Soon after finishing the complete course would be going for PMP

By Nikini W

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Aug 23, 2024

The lessons were insightful and well-structured, making complex concepts easy to understand.

By oyinbunugha s

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Aug 22, 2024

I truly loved this course. It was engaging, and full of examples that made retention easier.