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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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This course is very helpful for those who want to kick start their career in project management field. It is highly interactive and covers basics of project management thoroughly. I really enjoyed it.

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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 Thabo M

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Jun 9, 2024

The course is incredibly well structured, with great engaging content, and fun presenters. I really enjoyed it.

By Marta J

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Feb 20, 2024

Solid introduction to project management! Loved the practical aspect of including job search content there too.

By Luis M R D

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Feb 3, 2024

Course is very easy to follow and understand and the exercises are very clear and give you the guidance needed.

By sheikh a

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Dec 19, 2023

Excellent and exciting, The door Coursera and Google opened is simply great! Seeing myself in progressing boat.

By lineo k

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Oct 12, 2023

Great teachings, very valuable and helpful. Not only in the professional way, but teaches a lot about life too.

By Kaija D

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Aug 20, 2023

The overview of project management is amazingly clear and essential to all aspiring project managers out there.

By Lorvico T J

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Aug 13, 2023

Great course outline and nice learning material for persons without experience and with experience like myself.

By LaWonda W

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May 23, 2023

This course was very easy to follow. It's a great start to PM and I look forward to the next phase of learning!

By Ziya E G

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Apr 10, 2023

A course which you can learn the foundations of project management with a great contribution of Google workers.

By Elnaz B

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Feb 26, 2023

It will broaden your horizons! it's not only training, It's like a step-by-step guide to finding your dream job

By M K

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Feb 15, 2023

wow.. i absolutely enjoyed the course. I would especially appreciate Emilio .I really loved his teaching style.

By Khalid A

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Oct 26, 2022

I really experienced a great course with Google and Coursera. I will try my best to finish all Google courses.

By Nidhi V

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Oct 14, 2022

An excellent course which enhance your managerial skills for further progress in efficient & effective manner.

By Allison L

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Sep 21, 2022

Great overview about the foundations of PM. The course is well structured and helps you to keep a good pace !!

By bs180401919 H Q

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Sep 19, 2022

It is very pleasure to describe that i have earned a global level knowledge. This will help me to take stance.

By Jessica V

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Aug 27, 2022

This leads me to realization that I have lots to learn and I am willing to learn more throughout of the course.

By Richard C

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Jul 25, 2022

Super easy to follow. The instructor takes their time introducting everything to you and explains it very well.

By Jean P N

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Jul 25, 2022

the best project managment course so far after this part i had a clear view of what a project manager can offer

By Gianluigi C

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Jun 19, 2022

Very interesting course the open a view about project managment and project managers role inside the companies.

By rachana p

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Jun 17, 2022

Absolutely amazing course. The content and structure were amamzing and made it extremely smooth to complete it.

By Dr. R K

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Jun 9, 2022

Excellent course structure , wonderfull speakers with ability to make themselves crystal clear to the audience.

By Shahrukh A P

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May 25, 2022

Amazingly crafted course, easy to understand, learner-friendly with simple instructions. Great Job Team Google!

By Sandra S

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May 18, 2022

Very interesting, clear and well summarized. I have enjoyed every minute participating and learning new things.

By Lucas A

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May 11, 2022

This course is great to opening the understanding on project management, and structure, process and procedures.

By Laima K

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Apr 30, 2022

Thanks to these courses I gained an understanding of what agile, scrumm, lean, lean, lean six sigma, scrum are.