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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

SO

Apr 11, 2022

So much information was packaged in this course but it was so well organized and delivered that I was compelled to complete every segment. Well timed quizzes helped to ensure my comprehension as well.

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 C, A

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Jul 2, 2021

This was a very enjoyable and insightful course. It has really geared me up for the world of Project Management and I'm excited for the other courses!

By Deepura S D

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Jun 27, 2021

The way of teaching is totally interesting and easy uderstand. Moreover, one of the best way to learn project management during the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Dara A

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Jun 22, 2021

i really enjoyed the courses, top instructor makes me believe that everyone may be able to learn everything that they like. keep learning and believe !

By sunkavalli k c

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May 27, 2021

it is fantastic, quizzes for every week and every module, it made the learning interesting. the tutor was calm and explaining in detail made it better.

By Deleted A

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May 1, 2021

Really nice to learn some basic knowledge on project management, which is why I will continue to the full project management course series from GOOGLE.

By Diana M R F C

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Apr 20, 2021

A comprehensive introduction to what Project Management is all about and what it entails. Friendly, fun and with many resources to read and learn more.

By Samuel F

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Oct 25, 2024

Well structured, engaging and clearly communicated! I wish Coursera had a dark mode, tho. My eyes hurt from all the negative white space on the screen

By Jayaraman M S

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Feb 24, 2024

Thank you Coursera and Google for bringing this course, this course has helped me to undertand about PM in a very effective way. once again Thank you.

By Darion A

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Aug 28, 2023

I enjoyed learning about the different processes for project management and am excited to start this journey with a company that embraces visionaries.

By Alexis B

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Aug 3, 2023

This course was Amazing and insightful in the world of project management. thank you Google for this great Opportunity to learn and increase my skill.

By Mohamed R

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Jul 13, 2023

Great introductory course. Method of presentation is extremely well thought out. Case studies and exercises are very helpful and to the point. Thanks!

By Yevhen K

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Jun 28, 2023

Cool course to start and introduce the PM field and will be valuable to experienced people who wants to get a better idea about the Project manamement

By Noelia A

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Feb 27, 2023

practical, useful course well organized, combining videos, readings and exercises and trying to transfer your day to day to what Project Management is

By AFIQAH H B M

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Feb 24, 2023

From this course, I got learn many things slightly which I already have the basics that I already learn in my Diploma study. Thank you for everything.

By Hannah Y

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Feb 14, 2023

What Project Management is about

Who a project manager is

The roles of a project manager

The tools used in managing projects

Job opportunities that exist

By Belinda B C

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Jan 20, 2023

Was a well-organized course that keep me engaged in the sessions through the entire presentation of material. Was great to hear examples from Google.

By Alejandro B

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Dec 4, 2022

Excellent course. Thanks, Coursera and Google. This is just the start.

I will go through the whole certification. An extraordinary asset in my resume.

By Hannah H

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Nov 29, 2022

Very enjoyable and encouraging. This is one of those things that you can carry with you in any career, there are very valuable lessons in this course.

By Ukaigweh R N

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Nov 18, 2022

This course is rich and simple in explanation such that a novice will understand all the concept.

How can apply for Financial aid for the second phase?

By C W

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Oct 25, 2022

The video and reading content supported my learning of the concepts in the course. Information was presented in a logical and straightforward manner.

By Miranda M

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Oct 9, 2022

This course is very helpful and goes over all the basics of project management. The videos are great and have subtitles to follow along with as well.

By Peter W

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Sep 19, 2022

since more project are looking for agile and scrume master. Might in introduction can be more sample in agile, scrum master, sprint real sample case.

By Paul K

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Aug 22, 2022

Great 10,000 foot overview on PM. From someone with no formal PM experience but a lot of experience leading teams and projects, this was very helpful.

By AKERY L

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Jul 26, 2022

I love the passion of google employees who did a strong fluency on me.

They just got me have to learn and love to learn.

I love google, in deed! Truely!

By smiya c

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Jun 14, 2022

This has been very useful. The course helped to learn more things and also helped identify tasks that I am currently engaged in as project management.