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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 Adrian T

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Oct 10, 2022

The first course was excellent as it sets a solid foundation structure for upcoming courses.

By Rajinder K

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Oct 10, 2022

It was the excellent course, Definitely I will execute in my present job as well as in new.

By alfredo o

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Sep 30, 2022

A very useful course that make us a very good project manager. Need to learn more and more.

By Salem A O

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Sep 23, 2022

very intersting regarding almost anything in life since almost everything is like a project

By Ayobami O (

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Aug 29, 2022

Its super empowering, I know its an overview part of the course but WOW!!!! Amazing details.

By Faith M

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Aug 26, 2022

I am so grateful to Coursera, I am well equiped for my next assignment. Excellently covered.

By Sadie B

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Jul 8, 2022

Awesome way to get started with the basics. Very motivational too, I completed it in a week!

By Brahima S

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Jul 6, 2022

As i look forward to becoming a P.M. I have learned alot from this course.

Thanks to google.

By Eduardo G M

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Jun 29, 2022

Un excelente curso para aquellos que no han tenido nada de contacto con gestión de proyectos

By Sukriti C

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Jun 26, 2022

Must opt this course . This will provide with the skills and knowledge of project management

By Ulka R

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Jun 25, 2022

It was a very good experience. Thank you for giving me such a good platform to explore more.

By Sanya S

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Jun 22, 2022

Great learning so far! The course covers topics in detail and the methodology is very clear.

By Iren J

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May 19, 2022

I liked the course. Perhaps too detailed information, but for beginners it may be important.

By Dr K S

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May 11, 2022

I really enjoyed the course and I am implementing what I've learned in my professional life.

By Loretta B C

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May 8, 2022

Feel like I'm off to a great start and have learned so much about project management basics.

By Margaret M M

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Apr 26, 2022

This course is clearly eye openning even for those with prior knowledge in project planning.

By Biswajit S

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Apr 23, 2022

Excellent Course. All the topics have been nicely explained. Enjoying learning this course.

By Chris A

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Mar 28, 2022

Excellent! Just the right amount of information and detail to educate without overwhelming.

By Petar T

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Feb 27, 2022

Really engaging and motivating. Exactly what one would expect to get out of a Google course.

By suzanne p

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Feb 20, 2022

A great program that fits my life. Very informative and enables me to learn at my own speed!

By Shauntanika A

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Feb 18, 2022

Great introduction into the field. As well neccesary tools to utilize once applying to jobs.

By Olalekan " O

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Feb 1, 2022

Very informative and educative. learned new skills that can help me in my current employment

By Supreet S

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Jan 28, 2022

Exceptional, all most full basic have been provided in the course, the thoroughly knowledge.

By Chedochukwu I U

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Dec 23, 2021

Wonderful course. I learned a whole lot and look forward to completing the entire programme.

By NELSON G

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Dec 21, 2021

Wish they taught this in engineering school. Wichita State University I'm talking about you.