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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 Marcus Z

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Feb 6, 2023

Fantastic Class that gives an indepth view into the different aspects of Project Management

By Aditya G

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Feb 2, 2023

An excellent learning module that generates further interest in the subject to explore more

By Vivian M

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Jan 23, 2023

Easy to follow and the topics are focused on real-life scenarios that you will come across.

By Amol K

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Jan 22, 2023

very good course for introducing a project management and skill and tools used in industry.

By Adeniyi A

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Jan 11, 2023

Very interesting introductory course. I hope to enjoy the rest of the courses like this one

By Rajashekar P

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Nov 30, 2022

Thank you for giving this opportunity to learn ''Project Management'' using this Coursera .

By Imtiaz A K

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Nov 15, 2022

This is very informative course to achieve goal in project management field in any industry

By sohel j

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Oct 30, 2022

Topics very well chosen and covered

Easy to understand

Test are effective and interesting

By Binta K

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Oct 14, 2022

It gives beginer a basic understanding of what they need to be sucessful project managers.

By Prateek S

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Oct 12, 2022

it was a great course where i understood briefly what the Project Management is all about.

By prashant j

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Sep 19, 2022

Concise and good for someone who wants to kick start his/her career in Project Management.

By Maya N

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Sep 15, 2022

Very organized and clearly broken down to make the material easy to follow and understand.

By Oyakhire R E

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Sep 11, 2022

Awesome Content...Very relatable and breaks down all the steps in an understandable manner.

By James K

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Aug 10, 2022

The organization of the materials was well done. It made learning effortless and engaging.

By Elton H

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Jul 16, 2022

Great Course, allows you to really understand through practical normal life experiences!!!!

By Chigozie A

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Jul 12, 2022

Had a general overview of what project management entails. looking forward to other modules

By Chioma O

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Jul 6, 2022

This course equipped me with the Foundations of Project Management and I am glad I took it.

By Nguyen T S

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Jun 26, 2022

The content of this course is great. It provides me a completely new and useful knowledge.

By Mahmoud A

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Jun 24, 2022

More than Wonderful

Thank you for your both effort Google and Coursera

Looking for next level

By Eliko O

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Jun 20, 2022

Well designed, nice small chunks, and visuals. For a working professional, this was great!

By Juan P S G

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Jun 18, 2022

Excelente introducción, ayuda a entender si este si es el curso que buscas como profesional

By Mary A

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May 20, 2022

amazing instructors! guidelines were clearly established and there was a smooth transition.

By Chi N

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May 16, 2022

I love it but I haven't received my certification yet even I have verified my ID already :(

By Salah “ A

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May 4, 2022

its great course but you have to let me get certificate of this course using my national ID

By Sylvia Y

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Apr 25, 2022

This course is very comprehensive. Lots of great infromation. I love the video interviews.