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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

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 Fatima A

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Aug 9, 2023

This course was really exciting and easy to understand, at first I was scared and hesitant to give it a try because it is not my field but the tutor made it so easy and the materials were really helpful!...Thank you Google and Cousera.

By Yury M

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Feb 1, 2023

A very interesting course if you are starting a management career. This course provides basic information about project management. You will learn the basic concepts and topics, gain the necessary knowledge to study project management.

By Swati V

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Jan 20, 2023

If you are already doing some bit of Project management, this course is really helpful in giving definite directions to it as at every step during the course you can correlate to your day to day activity and have a deeper understanding

By Joelle W

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Nov 1, 2022

I appreciate the way learning was stacked so that it was informative without being overwhelming. The pacing was realistic for someone who also works full-time. I learned a lot and look forward to the rest of the courses in this series.

By Monicas S

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Aug 21, 2022

The course is very informative. I like that you are not given too much information at once, which helps me process and understand each topic in more detail. The course is laid out very well, and each module is easy to navigate through.

By Tanjin A A

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Jul 6, 2022

It's a very informative course for starters. I have acheived a heavy foundational knowledge from this course in project management. I hope to see more significant resources like this in later courses in this professional certification.

By Shan H

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Apr 17, 2022

I enjoyed this course it was easy to understand, the assignments was not long and it wasnt all reading, I feel that this course gave me insight on what a project manager does, i am more cofident in applying for these types of position.

By Diahenn v H

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Jan 9, 2022

I loved every bit of information that was taught to me. I learned more about PM and never realized how much I have been doing some of these steps throughout my life and career. I am happy that I chose to continue to with this journey.

By Andrii N

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Dec 5, 2021

I really enjoyed this course, it was quite easy and yet made me think on some questions and do a little of my own research. Definitely recommend to everyone who is working on any kind of project and want to receive solid knowledge base

By Bahga O

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Nov 3, 2021

course is very rich with information, the instructor made it very easy and smooth, it's academic course for your work and your life too, you will figure out how you use the project management in your daily life, i highly recommended...

By Tammy S

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Dec 17, 2023

I really enjoyed this course so it gets 4.5 stars from me. I feel like one way to improve it will be to provide the bookmark function for reading materials or make them downloadable as files for ease of reference outside the platform.

By Asif Z

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Sep 29, 2023

Great foundational basics course, lots to learn, explained in real life examples and fun course leader! Loved this and it has changed not my life, but that of my families as I have secured a project management role within IT security!

By José M C F

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May 29, 2023

Very useful! Many of the terms and steps in PM are logical, but this course is a great way for those of us without any formal education on the topic. It allows us to provide structure and put names to things we already do empirically.

By Jennifer M

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Jun 12, 2022

This course was very informative. Great breakup of video and reading; both explained in a manner that was easily understood and retained. I've taken plenty of notes and downloaded content to reference in the future. Highly recommend!

By Allison W

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Apr 12, 2022

Good course. Explanations and definitions are clear. I like how they have real people sharing their experience and knowledge about project management and how they apply it to real world situations. I'm ready for the next five courses.

By Musa M

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Jan 11, 2022

The course is very informative and gave me a sense of accomplishment. I felt like I could be a valuable project manager because the course showed me that I had already been that in some capacity or other. I'm excited to keep learning.

By Nashaat M

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Dec 16, 2021

Thank you! This course was helpful to me. I thought I knew plenty, but I had a feeling there were some aspects that I still wasn't getting. You've cleared them up for me! Also, confidence is a big one, and I'm glad to keep going

Thanks

By pınar ş

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Nov 5, 2021

Thank you for this amazing course! I discovered myself I was born to be a project manager, and I can see my personal as, good leader and planner before I have. Now, I know how to improve my skills. Now I can apply for all of the jobs!

By Mehak D

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Aug 7, 2021

I really liked the course, its not too heavy and gives the right amount of information for basics or project management. I really enjoyed watching videos of employees where they spoke about their journey in becoming a project manager.

By Waleed M

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Apr 13, 2021

This is the best educational style I like. Listening to video lectures, sharing experiences from google gurus, reading rich with information, and quizzes full of challenge. I hope that the next courses be at the same high-class level.

By Marineth G

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Nov 17, 2024

This course is highly regarded for its comprehensive and beginner friendly content. The course is well-structured, engaging, and provides valuable insights from current Google project managers, enhancing its real-world applicability.

By hans i

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Aug 27, 2024

Finished the first course out of a six course series for project manager. So happy to learn briefly about som of the tools and thinking that are used by project managers. Can't wait to go on the next series to learn and implement it.

By Anouska Y

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Apr 23, 2022

Very nice and well explained.

I like the ocncept where different project managers share their experiences as well.

And by talking a lot about how Google does things help to consolidate those learnings.

I like teh couse.

Thanks a lot :-)

By MULKI P

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Feb 22, 2022

Taking this course was the best decision ever made. Knowledge is influenced and skills acquired are never forgotten. Instructions and other learning materials provided by Google make learning very easy. You really deserve five stars.

By Bositjon A

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Feb 21, 2022

Thanks somuchfor your very valuable training. I really enjoyed it, and appreciated that you made it fun! I feel much better prepared to deal with uncomfortable issues. Thank you for your wisdom, experience and personable presentation