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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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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.

S

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.

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By Nirmala B

Sep 7, 2022

This was my first time doing a Google learning module using Coursera. I enjoyed the ease of information sharing and how easy it was to understand. I apprecaited the testing and ability to go back and review the matrial. I like the program design and I think I was able to absorb a great deal. Thank you very much Google.

By Mildred A

Sep 5, 2022

This was really an insightful course, i learnt a lot about a project, project management, methodologies, organizational structure and culture, change management and more. It was such a beautiful experience, i look forward to taking the remaining 5 levels.

I strongly recommend it.

Thank you Coursera, thank you Google.

By ANita M

Sep 1, 2022

I think it is a lot of information to process, all the content is clear and important. it is the first time to me that I take an online course and everithing it is usefull. and the journey along the course is nice, how you use the tools like videos or trivia and the question while i am learning helps to maintain focus.

By Rebekah T

Jun 11, 2022

I very much enjoyed the content, and the various methods of presention wihtin the course, which includesd instructional videos, reading and short personal stories from goodle employees. Such a great opportunity to develop my skills, and knowledge base so that I can continue to pusure my passion for projects and people!

By Maharshi B

Nov 9, 2021

The First week was pretty much a waste of time but it really picks up starting week 2. I'm halfway through course 2 now and am already confident enough to apply to entry level project management jobs. What you make of this course is up to you but I believe with proper effort on your end this course is worth every cent.

By Christophenifer

May 14, 2021

This course was well put together for what it was designed to do: provide the foundation. The mix of videos, reading, quizzes, and testimonials definitely helped keep me from stagnating in the class. I have a hard time keeping my attention on a topic for very long IF the content doesn't vary, this class fit me well! :)

By Mohammed M Y A R

Apr 10, 2021

لقد تعلمت مهارات مختلفة في هذه الدورة الرائعة ، وكيفية التواصل مع أعضاء المشروع وكيفية الحصول على موارد التخطيط ووضع خطة مشروع مع جدول زمني لتحقيق متطلبات المشروع أو المشروع ، وعمل الرؤية ورسالة المشروع بمعايير قابلة للقياس وأهداف واضحة للمشروع.

أنت تعرف أيضًا أهمية إدارة التغيير وأن الثقافة تلعب دورًا مهمًا في المشروع

By Kathija S

Nov 17, 2023

This course provided comprehensive content, offering practical insights that enhanced my skills significantly. The instructor's deliverying the content well and made learning enjoyable and effective. Overall, a valuable investment for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge in the field of Project Management. Thanks

By MOLY G

Sep 9, 2023

Extremely beneficial. I had the opportunity to explore Project Management in greater detail, including project phases, Project Management Methodology, and various Project Management Approaches. The course's user-friendly interface made navigation effortless, and the explanations were concise and straight to the point.

By Hamad C

Nov 22, 2022

Just Wow! I would say from every aspect, the course was more practical than theoretical, walking through steps and understanding practical scenarios are the core fundamentals of the course, which really make it interesting. I look forward to finishing all my remaining parts and using it in real life as a core concept.

By Brayden D

Mar 10, 2022

A great general overview of Project Management. As someone who is looking to get into this field is spoke about a lot of elements that I hadn't considered. There are some obvious parts, for sure. Overall it is informative and worth while. Sets a great foundation. The presentations are done well with quality speakers.

By Angela N

Jan 9, 2022

The course covers all the fundamentals and basic knowledge about project management. I believe anyone without any background of project management will find this useful. They also provide real life scenario, making it more realistic and applicable. The speakers also speak very clearly, making it easy for us to follow.

By Nzibe M

Jul 2, 2021

Brilliant course that introduces, refreshes and/or enlightens individuals keen on applying modern techniques in project management across a diverse array of professional settings from event management, construction management, industrial process management to Agile techniques in project management for the IT industry.

By Nicole R

May 12, 2021

I really enjoyed this. It was educational but not overwhelming. I really loved the videos of those who work at Google company, what they do and their background. It made a PM position feel obtainable regardless of your current career or background. I think it was a great foundation and I'm eager to take the next part.

By Sergey G

Jan 20, 2024

Great course. Many concepts are both discussed in the videos and reinforced in the text descriptions, which are also easy to save for later reference. The instructors are motivating. The material covers wide range of topics regarding all aspects of project management. And in general, the course is very well designed.

By waseem a

May 10, 2023

Thank you to all team members and content creators of this course who have read the content and have excellent explanations of all core and basic knowledge. I am really thankful and have huge respect for all the experiences shared by the Google team and Coursera that have broadened my thinking and project management.

By Naveen K P J

Nov 13, 2022

Foundation of PM is a clear packaging of all the basics that is needed to get started with all the important aspects of Project Management for someone who is completely new to the trait. Entire course has been engaging and interactive from learning perspective. Kudo to Google and Coursera for putting it all together.

By Mohammad A D

Apr 12, 2021

In fact, I attended several project management professional courses, But in this course, the Informations were presented in a more smooth and practical way. and important aspects are covered in an attractive way to follow.

Thank you Google for this course, and thank Emilio for the smoothness and clarity.

thank you all!

By Vanathi T

Aug 28, 2023

I was initially apprehensive about enrolling in this course and didnt know what to expect. But as I joined and started the course, I got completely engrossed into it as the concepts were slowly introduced and clearly explained and also the quizzes and discussions helped me to test my knowledge. Thanks to Coursera!!!

By Lilian B M

May 21, 2022

The course covers many aspects for understanding everything that involves Project Management and I loved the logic exercises that make us think about real scenarios. I highly recommend the course for anyone interested in starting in the area or even improving their skills in order to refresh some important concepts.

By Sushant B

Nov 12, 2022

The best thing I like about Foundation of Project management course, Course content is excellently designed, delivery of course content made simplified by Instructor Emilio, that keep you engaged, Small Interactive session kept me engaged and finally I have completed course.

Thank you

#Google, #Emilio #TechXtramile

By Deleted A

Nov 6, 2021

Great course. No filler, contains pretty much everything you need to get your head around project management, and a bit more besides. If I hadn't heard a testimony from the barkeeper-turned-project manager (interviewed in one of these vids), I dare say I would never have considered the job myself, so, thanks (y).

By Diễm P

Apr 28, 2024

Science provides very complete and clear basic information about project management and related issues. What I liked most about the course were the illustrative examples and readings that summarize knowledge and share experiences from experienced project managers. Thank you very much Google for this useful course.

By Sinead G

Nov 30, 2022

Really enjoyed this course. I previously enrolled into a PMP Prep exam course that was 1500 euro and a lot of the information didn't apply to me as I don't work in manufacturing. This course was a lot more relevant to my role and organisation so I was able to apply what I learned to my daily activities. Thank you.

By JamesHarrison O

Jul 28, 2022

This course made me understand how and when to apply the right project management skills especially at the initiation and planning stages of a project, educated me on the summary of project management and an introduction/guide of what to expect in course of my career as a project manager.

Thank you #TeamCoursera