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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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Jul 1, 2021

Mixed video, activity, and test help me focus and learn so much. And we can try many times in the test help us gain more confident and chance to enhance where we haven't understand. Such a great work.

LD

Aug 11, 2021

I loved this course. It was so informative. I took a lot of notes and hope to implement everything I've learned in real-life instances. I look forward to advancing professionally as a project manager.

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By James D J

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Jul 12, 2023

An absolute recommendation for anyone with a keen interest in Project management

By Obaid S

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Jun 5, 2023

Very insightful course. Helps to build a strong foundation of Project Management

By Summer W

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Jun 2, 2023

Excellent introductory course. Extremely informative and helpful career support.

By Mildred Z

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May 29, 2023

I learned a lot, the part I like the most is listening to Googler's experiences.

By Rita Å 

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May 28, 2023

I really liked the lecturer! Interesting information and case studies! Thank you

By Kapil J

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May 24, 2023

It was a great experience to learn more about foundations of project management.

By Yousra O A M

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May 7, 2023

the course was very informative and easy to follow. a tru effort made by GOOGLE.

By Jim D

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Feb 18, 2023

I learned so much more than I thought I would. I want to continue this journey.

By Surendra G

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Feb 8, 2023

exciting experience learning new approaches from innovative start-up like Google

By mahfuz s

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Feb 4, 2023

I love this course so far. topics are clarified via videos and reading contents.

By matthew p

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Feb 2, 2023

Good entry level, with moderate to no industry knowledge. would 100% recommend.

By Zinhle N

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Jan 22, 2023

i enjoyed the course , it was very informative and also just easy to understand.

By ABDELAZIZ M

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Jan 15, 2023

this course is a reward from Coursera to people who want to improve their career

By Praveen C

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Jan 7, 2023

Excellent course explaining the foundation of Project Management. Great Learning

By ibrahem h

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Jan 7, 2023

I highly recommend it, it is very useful and helps in developing a lot of skills

By Deepak K

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Dec 15, 2022

Really a great start for my career with a solid base with the project management

By Mohammad B

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Dec 4, 2022

Great Knowledge and the course Material & presentation was very simple and easy.

By PRABHJOT

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Nov 23, 2022

this is very knowledgefull course and very interseting for me . than you google

By Jehoshua C

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Nov 16, 2022

Very effect although it is online the knowlege you receive is like the classroom

By Anna H

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Nov 10, 2022

I liked how the information was presented. Excellent intro course for beginners.

By Liam W

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Oct 14, 2022

Great course for learning the foundations of project management. Thanks Google!

By José S B M

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Sep 30, 2022

EXCELENTE CURSO MUY ENFOCADO Y PERFECTO PARA INICIAR EN LA GESTION DE PROYECTOS

By Tarik L

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Sep 27, 2022

Great foundation, simple clear and %100 the best kick starter in the PM journey

By YH Y

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Sep 19, 2022

For someone like me, who is new in project management, the course is valuable.

By Josiah H

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Sep 13, 2022

Very informative and videos, reading material and extra sources were a big help