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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....

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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.

LD

Aug 11, 2021

I loved this course. It was so informative. I took a lot of notes and hope to implement everything I've learned in real-life instances. I look forward to advancing professionally as a project manager.

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By Rohith K S

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Sep 3, 2023

very informative course which will give more insight to the different project management styles and its basics knowledge

By Eduardo M

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Apr 28, 2023

was very fulfilling, It was tedious or monotonous, the moderator was excellent on how to express and how to communicate.

By Jahanzaib J

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Feb 4, 2023

The methods of course is amazing and very different. to me I am very impress. its more interactive to physical classes.

By hameer a

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Jan 12, 2023

in this course I learned a lot about project management and its function, it was really an enjoyable full course for me.

By NEHA K

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Jan 4, 2023

Very insightful course , very well detailed course content helped me understand different aspects of project management.

By Hannie N

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Dec 5, 2022

Very useful and fascinating. I enjoyed the inspiration, practical knowledge, and interactive assignments of this course.

By Ilia G

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Nov 23, 2022

A good start is you need some basics. If you have already some knowledge, the whole course will take just several hours.

By Agnese L

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Nov 13, 2022

I liked the questions in between videos and the possibility to do the tests several times if I didn't pass with 1st time

By Dior R

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Oct 18, 2022

Great, easy to digest content! Highly recommend to anyone wanting to explore the world of Project/Programme Management.

By Chidiebere O

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Oct 15, 2022

i really enjoyed understanding the foundations of project management, i look forward to what other courses hold for me.

By Svitlana M

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Oct 14, 2022

I really like the cource and came to the idea that ful scope is manadatory for each project manager to pass with google

By Laiba a

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Sep 30, 2022

This course is amazing. .loved every bit of it and learned a lot at the same time.

Definiately recommended to everyone.

By Andrea M

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Sep 22, 2022

More complete than I would have expected. A lot of useful resources and very short but concise videos. So far, so good.

By anny b

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Sep 12, 2022

The course was apt on project management fundamentals. I'm greatly enriched. Thanks to Coursera and the Google PM team.

By Aswin B

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Jun 27, 2022

An eye opener on the Project/Program Management moniker. This chapter is a must for ones who want to start from scratch.

By Xialu Y

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May 16, 2022

Very informative and interesting course, easy to follow the designed course structure and nice assessment administrated.

By John H

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May 10, 2022

This was very informative and straight to the point. I loved it and will recommend it to others who want to become a PM.

By Muhammad M U

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Mar 28, 2022

It was a great beginning to understand the core detailes of Project Management with helpful exercises and quick quizzez.

By Kesha ( M

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Mar 22, 2022

This course was great, very informative I learned a lot and I am looking forward to learning more in the next 5 courses.

By Neha K

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Mar 19, 2022

This is perfect course for placing foundation in Project Management.I would like to thank you for giving me this course.

By Joseph M

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Mar 8, 2022

I found the lessons were extremely practical and those surprise tests got me to concentrate even more during the course.

By Stella O

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Feb 13, 2022

it was a very worthwhile period of learning especially the fact that the tutors related examples to real life scenarios

By Cynthia W

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Jan 26, 2022

Excellent presentations and readings. Very interesting course and I am excited for the next one in this specialization.

By Itunnu B

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Dec 30, 2021

It is a very good course especially if you are new to Project Management. it is so insightful. I enjoyed every bit of it

By Marvela V R

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Dec 12, 2021

It is really helpful especially for those who have minimum knowledge about Project Management role and responsibilities.