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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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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.

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!

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By Nodirbek B

Jul 7, 2024

Overall, the Project Management Foundations course has been a valuable learning experience. It has equipped me with essential skills and insights that will enhance my ability to manage projects effectively. The focus on practical skills, organizational culture, and change management has provided a well-rounded understanding of what it takes to be a successful project manager. I look forward to applying these learnings in future projects and continuing to develop my project management expertise.

By Mariana C

May 27, 2024

En general, considero que el curso Fundamentos de Gestión de Proyectos fue una experiencia de aprendizaje valiosa. Recomendaría este curso a cualquier persona que esté interesada en aprender los fundamentos de la gestión de proyectos o que quiera mejorar sus habilidades en esta área. El curso proporciona una base sólida para comprender los principios y prácticas esenciales para gestionar proyectos de manera efectiva, y prepara a los estudiantes para aplicar estos conocimientos en el mundo real.

By Rebekah G

Aug 30, 2022

I thought this foundational course was a great introduction to Project Management. I learned about the roles and responsibilities of a project manager, the project life cycle, different project management methodologies, organizational structure, and change management. I liked how the course incorporated various learning modalities with videos, readings, graphics, quizzes, discussions, and end-of-module assessments. I felt like all of these helped me to learn what I needed to and be successful.

By Marwa Y

Dec 13, 2021

I really enjoyed this course! I think Google makes the best courses ever!

How the topics are divided is very good, very small portion so it made it easier for me to not get bored :) Also the little tests every now and then are very easy yet very good to keep me focused. The interactive exercises were absolutely my favorite! Very enjoyable course, and the instructor is defiantly excellent.

For a beginner like me who has almost zero knowledge in project management, this is where you have to start.

By محمود ا

Jul 23, 2021

A great foundation course for anyone interested in learning project management skills and knowledge. I especially like the interesting videos, quizzes, and interactive activities that keep me from getting bored throughout the course. Recommended for everyone because project management is a lifelong skill where I learned how to deal with any change that occurs or problems that occur. It was an excellent course that I benefited from a lot and a lot. Thank you to Google management for this.

By Owete U T

Apr 27, 2021

The course clarifies foundational concepts of Project Management and the factors and skills that facilitate successful execution of Project Management.. and the interplay of roles, culture, expectations and techniques that must be measured and balanced against each other in the pursuit if successful project execution.

It also reveals that Project management is a natural fact of everyday life..

The lectures and videos are very relatable and natural... A great job by the Google Project Managers.

By Ye H K

Jun 9, 2021

This is an amazing course! I gained an insightful knowledge about the foundations of project management ( incl project life cycles, project approaches and role and responsiblity of project manager, organizational structure , and change management.) With lots of quizzes and in-practice questions during each video, I felt interacted throughout the whole lesson. At the end of this course, I believe I have a solid understanding of project management. Thank you for your great lesson!

Cheers,

Htun

By Alex K

Apr 1, 2021

Fantastic first class; I found it to be a solid intro to PM. The content's "bite-sized" format makes it easily digestible and comprehensible. Emilio is a great instructor who communicates the content clearly and in an easy-to-understand way (even for non-native speakers). He made the course engaging by striking a good balance between fun and serious elements. Congrats to the whole Grow with Google team thus far; I am looking forward to starting course 2 and meeting more awesome instructors!

By Mohammed H

Sep 23, 2024

أود أن أعبر عن تقديري العميق لجهودكم الرائعة في تقديم البرامج التعليمية المتميزة. لقد كانت تجربتي مع الدورة المهنية من قوقل عبر منصة كورسيرا مليئة بالإلهام والمعرفة القيمة. التصميم المنهجي للمحتوى، والمعلومات الغنية، والموارد التفاعلية ساهمت بشكل كبير في تعزيز مهاراتي وفهمي العميق للموضوعات المطروحة. إن التزامكم بتقديم محتوى تعليمي ذو جودة عالية يجعل من التعلم تجربة ممتعة ومفيدة. أشكركم على توفير هذه الفرصة الرائعة، وأتطلع إلى المزيد من الإبداعات من جانبكم في المستقبل. مع أطيب التحيات،

By Vijaya S B

Sep 17, 2021

Great resource for any one venturing into Project Management, Product Management. Google and Coursea organized the topic in a fantastic way. Glad to have participated in the course. Real world experiences of Program Managers is huge Plus. Very motivating and i enjoyed the instructors way of communication and his amazing energy and excitement to impart this knowledge to the participants will leave you a memorable impression of training and over all experience of going through this course.

By Polina J

Jun 30, 2021

The course was great! However, I think it would benefit from some peer-reviewed written exercises to deepen learning and to get us, students, to think critically from the very start where the fundamentals are discussed. Multiple choice quizzes are great, but they can be too easy sometimes. Nevertheless, the course covered the basics and made me understand the role better, and motivated me to study it further. I would also love to see a video about project governance alongside the reading.

By Jennifer J

Aug 7, 2023

Fantastic course in the fundamentals! I really enjoyed hearing from a variety of project and program managers at Google, learning about their journeys, getting introduced to the basic/core project management life cycle steps and all that can affect that lifecycle. Additionally, I feel that learning about organizational culture and how project managers need to understand that culture well to deliver a successful project is vitally important.

Thank you for delivering such a great module!

By Jorge O G L

Nov 29, 2022

I had wanted to receive this kind of instruction all my life. The course is enjoyable, concrete, practical and intelligently crafted. The videos, the readings and the material of the course, are the constructive blocks to show the world what it means to live the profession of project management, including from the first day.

With the "good winds" found here, I invite you to prepare the "kite" that will allow us to vibrate to the rhythm of the projects that the human spirit raised for us.

By Bria B

Jul 15, 2022

This was a well-put-together course. I have learned so much in 2 weeks and have been studying. I cannot wait to finish the other courses connected to this. Seriously I want to be a great Project Manager and am happy that this was the first thing I learned from. This was very interactive and held tons of info, happy about the glossary at the end of the course. I also like how they build on each other, although I am starting the second course they are using what we learned from the first.

By Alicja B

Feb 20, 2023

I am very happy to accomplish the Course 1: Foundations od Project Management. Well done course, a lot of knowledge, good examples. After completion od Course 1 I am really more motivated and mobilised to succesfully completed the rest 5 Courses. Thank you for creating THIS! :) PS. The very good possibility for me is that even after completion of Course 1 I can still come back and read/listen/exercised once again the topics that interested me the most. That's really good functionality.

By Anupam J

Dec 26, 2022

Thank you for the wonderful course 1 sessions. Its really amazing experience to grasp at a crisp manner.

I am expecting to learn more about project methodologies and its decision making scenarios.

Its so surprising even with completion of course 1 I felt I acquired more skills, vocabulary, mannerism to speak on seeing 2min tips from google program managers and directors. Surprise to see Agile, Scrum and six sigma methodologies too. Its galore of knowledge I ever gain on short period.

By Minh N

Apr 14, 2022

This course helps to systemize everything about project management that people like me who's been dealing with managing projects professionally and those who've never experienced it before. Being equipped with relevant knowledge now, I feel ashamed and regretful as I'm sure I've could done way better in work tasks as well as several past interviews. I guess that's ok though, that's what learning means by making you confidently grow. Shoutouts to the team making this possible! Minh

By Pavel K

Apr 11, 2021

Pavel Kuzmin · 11 minutes ago

Great thanks for a privilege to study this course. All the concepts or portions of content was detailed enough and well-explained. Personally to me was very interesting to recap details about Agile and Waterfall methodologies that i practise in my work. Also the videos from folks were very informative and helped to paint a full picture of discussed domain. Great thanks again for everyone who contribute their time for making this course so well equipped.

By Alfredo L

Jul 18, 2022

The clarity and empathy of the presenters kept me engaged in the course. The videos with input sharing experiences by others in PM kept me motivated.

The course kept a logical, sequential flow, and I enjoyed all material and actions were well contextualises, to I could focus on the material, on the learning, and on the sharing, forgetting at times, as should I, about the interface or about findint material or guessing what´s next.

Thank you for buidling this great course Googlers!

By Dani

Jan 9, 2022

I loved this course! It reviewed a lot of what I already knew and touched on some new concepts as well. I really appreciate how it is geared towards all types of learners and breaks up the readings, videos, and activities in a nice pace. The longest video that you will watch is about six minutes long and they work really hard not to overwhelm you. I can't believe I've already been working on this for four weeks! I was having so much fun that I didn't notice its been a whole month!

By Clint H

Jun 6, 2022

I've learned more things than I thought through-out this course. Self-studying back then only introduced me to the technical aspects of project management; but going through the course opened my eyes and made me aware of how much involved I have to be with people and the company's structure even more.

I definitely recommend anyone who is under a Project Management/or is aspiring to be to take the course. Course 1 is an eye-opener and I can only look forward to the rest of the 5.

By Wahid H

Feb 26, 2023

The fact that I have finished a course with Coursera is a proud moment for me. I'm grateful that Coursera offered me financial help in addition to providing me with access to the course. This course's presentation, material, and depth of information have opened my eyes to a whole new universe. I intend to finish every course that is being offered. once more, many thanks to the Google team for developing such a superb course for anyone seeking education wherever in the world.

By Cynthia L

May 15, 2022

I thiought course 1 was fantastic. The facilitator was ery thorough and detailed in explaining the content and connecting with the students.. He spoke clear and concise. Although I have been project manager on mulitple projects, learning of the specifics on the foundation such as methodologies and change management, I can relate specific wording and details to the work that I've done. AND the correct processes and how to make the project more successful in the future.

By Nadir J

Nov 14, 2024

It was simply perfect. This first part of the course was stimulating, and I really appreciate the way the course is structured, almost like bite-sized chunks, with short videos and multiple-choice questions popping up in the middle of the video to keep the attention level high. It was truly rewarding to pass all the tests. The instructors are not only, of course, very knowledgeable, but also very clear in their explanations, which is not something to be taken for granted.

By Nick P

Jan 7, 2024

With a background in development, data analysis, and engineering, I've often faced project management challenges, sometimes managing solo. This Coursera Project Management Foundations course transformed my informal, self-taught methods into a structured approach. It clarified and organized my on-the-job experiences, filling crucial gaps in my knowledge. It's an excellent resource for professionals like me, who've found themselves managing projects without formal training.