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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 Estrella P

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Mar 27, 2022

This course was excellent. It really covered in great detail areas of project managment that i am now looking foward to going into further.

By Joseph J A (

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Mar 15, 2022

This is a very thorough course covering almost all aspects of project managent. It even has personal insights from actual project managers.

By Anupal B

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Mar 10, 2022

Great course, all the basics and concepts are well explained with proper examples. Really enjoyed the entire journey so far and more to go!

By Brittney D

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Feb 22, 2022

I am blown away at the content of this PM course. I have learned so much and it's so thorough. Very impressed and can't wait to learn more!

By Gokul.B

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Feb 15, 2022

Someone help me!!! The name in my certificate is printed wrong. My name is "Gokul B". But in the certificate, it has been printed as "Qi Gw

By Klimova N V

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Feb 5, 2022

The course gave an idea about the profession of a project manager, put it into context and clarified a lot. Moving on to the next module :)

By Bunmi A

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Jan 22, 2022

I enjoyed the course. it was broken down to my level and even though I had done some PM courses before , this made it all come alive for me

By Divearl B

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Nov 11, 2021

I THOROUGHLY ENJOY THIS ENTIRE COURSE FROM START TO COMPLETION. I AM SO READY TO JUMP INTO THE NEXT PHASE!!! THANKS FOR A GREAT OPPORTUNITY

By franki o

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Nov 2, 2021

Curso com vários exemplos práticos e didática clara e objetiva.

Recomendo o curso como uma introdução aos fundamentos da gestão de projetos.

By jovitha A

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Aug 31, 2021

Learned Project Management in a nutshell. Excellent sessions, carefully tailored to the need of passionate learners on Project Management.

By Ivan K

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Aug 23, 2021

It's very useful course with all the information you need to know about project managment in the beginnig of you career path! Thanks a lot!

By Diego R

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Jun 18, 2021

Excelente curso, completa las expectativas y permite tener un completo panorama como para luego de finalizado profundizar con otros cursos.

By Doug M

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Apr 14, 2021

This course is awesome, it does a great job of introduction the basic concepts of Project Management in a format that it easily digestible!

By yashaswini N

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Oct 25, 2024

Just loved every bit of the course. Very realistic examples that we can easily relate with and so many resources to refer and learn from.

By Matias S

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Sep 30, 2024

Es una buena introducción hacia el mundo de Project Management, y brinda herramientas útiles para iniciar a una nueva carrera profesional.

By Rifa A

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Jul 1, 2024

What a great modules! Most of the ambiguities are gone after went to this course. It is really the fundamental things that I need to learn

By Liza Z

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Jun 8, 2024

The introduction has given me a different perspective in approach and i cannot wait to completer the next course. Worth the time learning!

By Toroi S J S

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Mar 25, 2024

This course really helps me to known better about Foundation of Project Management. Really exited for the next course. Thank you Coursera.

By Eugene W

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Sep 4, 2023

It's hard to know how to rate a Coursera course, but I confirm that it was well worth my time. I plan to finish the entire certification.

By David H S

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Jul 12, 2023

This course is very insightful and resourceful which can help me to prepare my way to reinvent my career in project management. I love it.

By Minh T T

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Jun 10, 2023

This course provides learners a holistic view about the PM career path and which skills they need to train for becoming an accomplished PM

By Sharmila B

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Apr 26, 2023

I had the best experience learning project management and stepping into my career with a good start with Foundations of Project Management

By Rudi C

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Jan 8, 2023

Extremely useful to my new role as a program support lead. Helpful for people like me who don't have formal project management background.

By Mike S

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Dec 27, 2022

This is a great foundations course whether you are just starting out, want a refresher or are needing a certificate to verify your skills.

By Victor G

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Dec 17, 2022

very educational and motivational course that gives great information on managing projects and the fools and techniques required to do so.