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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

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

BC

Dec 26, 2021

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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By Mike P C

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Aug 24, 2023

Engaging and easy to follow. Well structured and with a lot of great resources.

By Valeria N

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Aug 22, 2023

Excelent course! I am definitely going to fulfill the entire series of courses.

By Robin L T

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Aug 10, 2023

Very comprehensive yet focused review of the fundamentals of project management

By Marc R

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Aug 4, 2023

Smooth running and very well explained throughout the full-length of the course

By Maria I Q R

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Jul 15, 2023

Excelente. Una forma sencilla y dinámica para aprender sobre Project Management

By Michael R

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Jul 4, 2023

Really enjoyed the layout and the topics discussed. Cant want for the next one

By Raven C

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Jun 25, 2023

This course was very helpful. It is a great introduction to project management.

By Stephanie G

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Jun 20, 2023

Great basic level course to begin my interest and career in project management.

By Sridhar M

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Jun 18, 2023

i really like this project management course , help me learn project management

By Rikky A

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May 11, 2023

Thank for new information for me.... very important for my career and my future

By ERIC A

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Apr 19, 2023

Very Insightful and helpful with regards to project management. I learned alot

By Rafik S

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Apr 15, 2023

Great courses and great Teachers and Technical stuff, Thank you Google Corsera.

By sarita j

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Apr 13, 2023

Great course to learn Project Management. Happy to get this opportunity online.

By Agnez “ F

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Apr 9, 2023

Better understanding of Project Management. It is a good course for a beginner.

By Nur N A J

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Mar 7, 2023

Insightful with helpful videos, resources and sharing of real-life experiences.

By Kim K

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Jan 20, 2023

Perfect introductory course to begin to study about what is project management.

By CDR S D

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Dec 11, 2022

An outstanding course which broadens ones horizon in project management skills.

By Mathew J

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Nov 28, 2022

It is a great course, i am determined to continue learning this course further.

By Hassan A

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Nov 9, 2022

Perfect Explanation! I really enjoyed and learn and gain new amazing knowledge.

By Ludmila B

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Oct 4, 2022

Short and succint course offering insights in Project management methodologies

By Islam H M H

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Oct 2, 2022

Amazing course , Amazing instructors , Thank you google , Thank you coursera .

By Ahmed t

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Sep 13, 2022

very well organized course, very immersing experience and i didnt loose focus.

By Pooja S

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Aug 21, 2022

Lays the foundation to understanding the basics of project management concepts.

By EFREN D J R G

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Aug 11, 2022

It is a really good first approach to iniciatte a career in Project Management.

By Dentek I

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Jul 6, 2022

superb, such an extensive course that I had to take off from my regular routine