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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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The course is well design and very interactive. I don't have prior experience of Project Management. But Course help me to understand various jargon associated with Project management in a simple way.

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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 Saranya

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Sep 5, 2024

I really enjoyed learning about Project Management from the basics and the course design was interactive and very knowledgeable . I absolutely loved the course and glad to be able to come across this course , Thanks to my family who shared this opportunity and my mentor Emilio and other industry experts who shared their experience along the way . Thank you Google Team and Coursera

By Greg A

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Jul 4, 2024

I really want to learn Project Management for this had taken a couple of courses else where always online, and they were messy and without a logical pace, and I gave this course a shot because a friend of mine sent me the info in social media. I tried it without enthusiasm. Furthermore, I have to say, I'm thrilled to be able to learn more and get my certificate, and hopefully a job.

By Krystal D

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Jul 28, 2023

I thought it was well put together and reviewed topics that haven't been taught in other beginner courses I've taken. Our guide was interesting to listen to and spoke well. It was nice to watch videos from a variety of people that work for Google in various roles. It gave a sense of how many opportunities for Project Management are out there, many in places you wouldn't think of.

By Whitney Y

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Feb 4, 2023

I really enjoyed this course! It was a lot of information, but the presentation of the learning material made it easy to digest. It was not overwhelming, and I appreciated that everything was introduced in a way that catered to all learning types. Some reading, some videos, and interactive components as well. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in project management.

By Touqeer A S

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Aug 18, 2023

Throughout this learning process, I found it unexpectedly surprising how integral effective communication and stakeholder management are in the role of a project manager. Beyond just the technical aspects of managing tasks and timelines, the human element and the ability to collaborate, motivate, and lead teams towards a common goal stand out as crucial factors for project success.

By Hallie R

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Aug 22, 2021

I have been in the non-profit workforce for almost 30 years and I learned a lot during this course about the role of project management. It made me reflect on my organization, our leadership structure, how decisions are made. The course was also validating for the work that I do. I feel like I am going to learn different tools and skills that can enhance what I am already doing.

By Morayo S

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Feb 10, 2023

The lessons in this course will prepare you for understanding your role as a project manager. I smiled, laughed and learned while completing this course. Most importantly I was inspired to continue studying and pursuing my goals. I know that this profession has a place for people like me and that the skills I have gained are going to help shape my future career. Thank you so much.

By Phyllis B

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Jan 24, 2023

This online course gives each individual their own choice on how to approach their learning experience, how the process information and time to build a system of learning that works for them. It gives the foundational information and introduction into how to create, manage, best practices to follow. It gave very detailed information and made it easy to understand the coursework.

By Petrana K

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Jul 25, 2021

This was an excellent course for beginners who are interested in project management. From Emilio, the teacher/narrator, who took time to explain everything in layman terms, study materials that were amazing, resources for further learning, to fun quizes (seriously, how did you make a quiz sound fun?!), I thoroughly enjoyed this course, and hope that all the others did / will too!

By Agwu A

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Nov 3, 2022

My entire journey through the project management foundation course has been a learning experience for me, and I have gained insight and a better understanding of the impact and role of a project manager. Yes, I had already started a project before I began the program. However, thanks to the foundation course, I was able to reassess my team and more effectively handle daily tasks.

By Bryan

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Oct 4, 2022

Just want to appreciate Google for creating this very informative and fundamental guide for aspiring project managers. Being a generalist, the terms used here are not new to me but I always struggle to put what I do into an job identity I can identify with. This course has provided me with much clarity in the development of my career and how I can better work with my colleagues.

By subimal b

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Oct 3, 2023

Title: A Solid Foundation for Project Management! Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) The "Foundations of Project Management" course on Coursera is a fantastic starting point for anyone interested in project management. It's concise, well-structured, and covers all the essential concepts. The instructor's expertise shines through, and the practical insights are invaluable. Highly recommended!

By satwik b

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Sep 1, 2022

If anyone asks me how you got interested in project management, I'll tell them about this course. simple, clear, and great. even a 4th standard kid can understand this course pretty well. This course not only helps you to explore the field of project management but also adds weight to your CV. Thanks, Coursera for providing financial aid to complete this course in my hard times.

By Evans G

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Jun 21, 2021

An excellent course for solidifying your already existent PM skills, it's also good for anyone starting out the project management path. The skills and resources shared are amazing as well as the opportunity to share your experiences and thoughts with fellow class mates through optional discussions. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in project management.

By Abhilesh V

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Nov 20, 2023

As someone from an different background having zero knowledge of project management , I got to learn about various new concepts how the organization works, project management basics, change management , effective communication, organizational structure, etc. It was great learning opportunity provided by Coursera and Google. Thank You Google and Coursera for creating the course.

By David J

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Jun 24, 2022

The course clearly explains the foundations in a straight-forward, easy to digest way. The videos and the content are very informative and encouraging. The various speakers in the videos for this course were engaging. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to understand the basics of project management and what a project manager's roles and responsibilities entail.

By Jeremiah B

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Mar 17, 2022

This is an excellent entry level guide that applies the foundations of project management to your past, current, and future experience. Even one who has years of practical project management experience in the workforce can update, learn, and apply new techniques, methods, and thoughtful tactics into their management style. I think every project manager should take this course.

By BELAYNEH M

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Dec 14, 2021

This course allowed me to have a good knowledge of basics of project management, and meet good practice. I must say that some of the concepts I applied  before without knowing the names. I can say also that from the first day of the course I have been putting into practice the knowledge acquired here and feel very encouraged to advise those who have not yet made to do so.

By Julie S

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Sep 20, 2023

This class was extremely informative, and the materials were presented in an easy to digest manner. I learned terms for things I was already doing, which is perfect for explaining my skills on a resume. I also gained an understanding of ideas and methodologies that I hadn't yet been exposed to and have expanded my skillset. I'm very excited for the next course in this series!

By Asad F

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Jun 14, 2023

This foundation course on project management provided me with up-to-date general information and practices of project management and discourses around the topic and the ways in which some businesses manage their projects and how organizational culture and structure affects the results of their works and especially how those affect works or project managers in an organization.

By Priyanka C

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Mar 16, 2023

I have learned many new things that I was unaware of .I have enjoyed a lot while learning.Though I took more time to learn but it was a wonderful experience .Many new terms I came to learn through this course. I have also learnt various techniques and interpersonal skills which play a vital role in any organisation. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to learn this course.

By audrey s

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Mar 4, 2023

This program is awesome. I'm on course 4 and loving it. The only thing I wish it had more of the graphs, charts, different charter set ups, spreadsheets, and more. I guess what I'm trying to say, is that someone like me needs more of both the visual and written examples. This would help solidify my comprehension of the processes your program is teaching me/us.

Thank you

Audrey

By Duglas A

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Feb 22, 2022

Excelente curso, gente muy joven dando las clases. Materiales muy actualizados a la realidad del mundo de hoy. Es muy interesante la experiencia de un curso impactido por personal de Google una de las empresas más exitosas del mercado. La gerencia acompañada de liderazgo, binomio perfecto para transformar realidades, para cambiar vidas. Gracias por esta magnifica oportunidad.

By Tamara M U A

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Oct 9, 2023

Anyone who wants to learn project management this course will really help you with the basic and most important knowledges regarding project management. The way they teach about the overview regarding this career, was very easy to understand. Enjoyed the course especially when you have experienced doing project management and became a project manager without even knowing it.

By Melody L

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Jun 1, 2022

Very clear and well organzied course. The content was engaging, covered foundational elements and had a strong focus on how to prepare to use the education here in the job search process and defining what you are looking for in a [new] Project Management role. I was really impressed with this course. I am looking forward to the rest of the courses in the Certificate program.