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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

JK

Oct 5, 2021

Very informative and thorough! I've finished this course with so much knowledge that can be applied to the workforce. Everything is laid out in easy to follow and efficient steps. Couldn't be happier!

EM

Dec 23, 2022

Its a Very insightful course will help you to grow and know more about the project management career path and every single detailed about it thank you Google and Coursera for this a great opportunity.

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By Tobias E

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Aug 9, 2022

It is a very good introduction to the basics of project management. The information is very high-level, which is great of a first overview of the field. The lessons are very well structured, right amounts of videos, reading sessions and quizzes.

By David A R R

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May 3, 2022

A very exciting and fascinating course. It is very satisfactory how all the materials are developed and the easy way the topics are addressed. I am very thankful to google to put this kind of certification to the reach of the Coursera community.

By Tazuh B K

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Nov 2, 2021

The videos are accompanied with transcripts which makes it easier to follow. The course is easy to follow such that anyone even without experience being a project manager can understand. The practice quizzes are a great help to solidify lessons.

By Dan M

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Oct 18, 2021

The instructor (Emilio) was amazing with an easy going demeanor and you could tell he enjoyed the process of sharing his knowledge. He was very thorough and knowledgeable and did a great job with helping to understand and identify the materials.

By DORIS M

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Jul 26, 2021

Learning this course has been the best decision ever. the knowledge impacted, the skills acquired will never be forgotten. The instruction notes and other study materials provided by google made studies very easy. You really deserve a five star.

By Londiwe

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Mar 3, 2024

i am happy no complaints at all, but please can you make note pdf so i can have them also offline, i was so happy for my first completion of the course, although i have been busy and sick but i was able to catch up thank you google and coursera

By Octavian A

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Nov 20, 2023

Excellent high-level overview on project management, including the various skills needed for the role of project manager, project lifecycle, project methodologies, roles & responsabilities, organisational structure & culture, change management.

By ANA C

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Jul 27, 2023

I have past experience on constructions and engineering projects that commonly used waterfall methodology but this topics broad my knowledge in different project management methodology and skills that i will apply to my next jobs and projects.

By Nuri J

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Jun 23, 2023

I learned a lot about Project Management, the skills required for the role. This course is easy to understand and follow even if you have no background in project management. I find the quiz very helpful to better understand project management.

By Chidi I

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Nov 4, 2022

I'm very happy and grateful for all I learned in this course.

My approach to organizing events just changed. The presentations are so beautiful and makes learning really interesting. I'm already recommending this course to other people around me

By Vanesia A

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Jul 20, 2022

This course is so detailed and very comprehensive. I love how the examples are so feasible and can relate to real life. Also, the fact that the material gives the reader tips on how to standout when applying for a job is so encouraging for me.

By Denise G

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May 9, 2022

Very informative and loaded with information to help you carry through out your career. However, with that being said i do highly recommend you take notes through out the course so that you can refer back to for the quizs and as study material.

By Olaoluwa S

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Apr 22, 2022

Even though I'm a graduate of Project management, I actually learned a whole lot from this foundational course and it also served as a refresher course. I definitely recommend this course to beginners and experienced professionals alike. Enjoy!

By Valentin D

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Sep 5, 2021

Best course I have ever taken (out of 20 or so). Filled with practical assignments and good examples. It is definitely a more time consuming course, but you will actually get your hands dirty with a lot of project management documents & skills.

By Sarah I

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Aug 22, 2021

It presents many examples that it's easier to understand or to check out my understandings. Really love the experts sharing session, really motivating. Shout out to Elita, she's really inspiring. I'm also an all list and schedule person myself.

By Abul H

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Jun 3, 2021

In this you will learn about Fundamentals of Project management along with Google employees which is very much interesting and the content and case study materials used in it are simply awesome.

Many thanks to Coursera and Google

Happy Learning

By Irene A R

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Oct 11, 2024

This is a great course to introduce basic understanding on project management. I am a firm believer of a good basic is the best way to run a long way. So, I am recommended this course to whoever want to start learning about project management.

By Stefanie J

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Jun 18, 2024

I love that you can go at your own pace and extend the dates bc life happens and you should be able to study at your own pace and have a life work/school balance. I enjoy the layout and all the references available to help learning as you go.

By Johnson A

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Mar 26, 2023

This a beautiful course. I have learned lots of new ways to go about problem solving in everyday life even though this course is all about management and for that, I am very excited about how much more I will learn while continuing the course.

By Linda A

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Feb 16, 2023

This course is a great introduction to the vast options project managers have in the workforce. The material is presented in digestible chunks. I've enjoyed taking this course and have already applied much of what I learned at my new postion.

By Ahmed S

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Feb 5, 2023

The amount of effort and the amount of work done for this course is incredible. It complemented the courses I took in class and built upon them to make me understand what PM is. Thanks for all the instructors who worked on this amazing course.

By Rahul S

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Oct 25, 2022

Very good couse & everything is explained in detailed. It is easy to capture as key ideas from video & reading. All videos feature google employees explaining the terminologies & sharing their experience in Google How they deal with probems.

By Antonio M

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Aug 14, 2022

Aprendi mucho durante este curso, gracias por darme las herramientas necesarias para ir hacia la administración de proyectos, y por hacer que me enamore mas de la administracion de proyectos y darme alas para ir por la especialidad en el area.

By Thamprasad v

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Jan 4, 2022

The course is really awesome, I got acquainted to many new terms in the project management. The course had every detail that we can start up and great guidance. I enjoyed the course lot. Truly speaking it has given me a different path to know

By Faith M D

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Nov 3, 2021

Very well understood. As a beginner in project management, this course introduced the field to me in an interesting way. I am definitely going for a career in Project Management.

Great instructor too. Used very simple and well understood words.