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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 Joseph M

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Jan 5, 2023

This is a comprehensive foundation course that helped me to see how I can improve my approach to projects. Change management was my biggest "Aha"!

By Danisa A O C

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Dec 14, 2022

This course give you a great insight of Project Management Foundations. Really good content and trainings! Google is the job of everyone’s dreams!

By Suzanne H

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Nov 17, 2022

Great information. Gives you an insight into being a Project manager and helping you to decide early if this program and/or occupation is for you.

By Mayank K

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Oct 16, 2022

This foundation course is very in depth and has certain components which are usually overlooked but are really important being explored in depth.

By Biance v A

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Oct 12, 2022

Really well put together. Great instructor with clear voice. Very useful and proper examples were given, overall well put together. Very happy :D

By MD M H

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Oct 3, 2022

Awesome course. Learned a lot about project management. It's should be one of the best course for a newb project management to get things started

By Jose F F

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Sep 22, 2022

EXCELLENT! I learned new stuff and reinforced some of my previous knowledge and skills with this course. I can't say enough good things about it.

By Mariam M

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Aug 15, 2022

This is an excellent course. I was able to gain so much insight into project management. I am thankful for the opportunity to gain this knowledge.

By Nikki F

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Aug 8, 2022

Great over-arching program to explain basic projec management principles, but also to determine if project management is the correct path for you.

By Anthony N

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Jul 12, 2022

it was a wonderful experience to learn the foundations of the entire program where i had an overview of all that i am learning and about to learn.

By Atta S

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Jul 9, 2022

Excellent course. Wonderful experience learning about the Project Management and its importance. Looking forward to completing the specialization.

By Malik M

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May 26, 2022

Great start to foundations of project manager - a value addition to a senior manager, and it covers many aspects of project management in details.

By Kelly F

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May 22, 2022

Great content that is taught by a great instructor in the most simplified way. I love the pace of the course and looking forward to learning more!

By KC

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May 6, 2022

Nice and tremendous knowledge of what this course shared

Let me more understanding the role of Project Manager needs to do, tools, and strategics.

By Daniele S d S C

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Apr 14, 2022

Excellent. I had a opportunity to have a foudation of project management but I think I need more knokledge for getting a opportunity in this area.

By Lance H

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Mar 23, 2022

The Foundations of Project Management course was very informative. I look forward to the next 5 courses of this entire Project Management course.

By Kevin N

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Feb 25, 2022

Awesome course that clearly explains & compounds on the foundation of Project Management.

This course is clear and concepts are explained very well

By Boaze S

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Dec 23, 2021

The foundation course was amazing, those personal experiences of project manager and program managers at google really helped me to be encouraged.

By Anshul J

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Dec 17, 2021

as a foundation course, this was pretty good. There aren't many details in this, which might help beginners as it gets pretty complex pretty soon.

By NDIRITU M

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Nov 15, 2021

The course was very informational, I certain it will help me in my career progression. I'm certainly happy to have participated in this course.

By Leila K

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Aug 30, 2021

That was a great course, very interesting and simplified in a way just make you want to learn more and more. Thank you guys for the great work ^_^

By Jose E C C

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Aug 25, 2021

Gran curso, muy completo. Pero solo está en inglés, así que debes tener un nivel medio y tu traductor abierto para aclarar cualquier palabra nueva

By Rolando D

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Jun 29, 2021

I have never liked a course more than this one, it is so interesting and interactive, the videos aren't long enough to be boring, its just perfect

By Aranza K G S

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Jun 9, 2021

I really learned a lot in this course about what project management is, I highly recommend it for professionals who want to expand their knowledge

By Naseef B

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Jun 5, 2021

It was a good start to get an idea on what a project management is. There were cases studies and different assignments to check our understanding.