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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 Sarahi T

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Jul 22, 2022

For someone who is just starting out with the subject, they take it very well, from the basic concepts to the terminology, the scope and all the career possibilities that a project manager offers

By Jose M

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Jun 24, 2022

Emilio is an amazing teacher. I loved this introductory course. I encourage anyone that wants to learn the Project Management basics to start with this one. Thanks teacher Emilio! Thanks Google!

By Brendan L

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Apr 6, 2022

The first course has been great to work through. Very informative and structured in a way that is easy to understand and learn. Looking forward to the rest of the modules :) 1 down, 5 more to go!

By Franya C

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Jan 18, 2022

I thoroughly enjoyed Foundations of Project Management and I am looking forward to the next phase. The course work is organized in short segments which makes it easier to retain the information.

By Manish S

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Dec 27, 2021

This course like someone created a path for me. getting knowledge from those great experience managers. thank you, Google for creating this course and thank you Coursera for providing this for us

By G A R

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Apr 29, 2024

This course provides a strong foundation for starting a career in Project Management. It covers concepts such as project management practices, methodologies and organizational culture/structure.

By Paul O

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Dec 1, 2023

Fantastic delivery, great structure, excellent use of multiple different mediums for both training and assessment, and just a very appropriate way to deliver education and confirm understanding.

By GT T

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Aug 28, 2023

I really enjoyed the interactive course. Logically broken down and structured course content. Also, the videos, questions and course layout were easy to follow and helped with my learning style.

By ahmad s

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Jun 13, 2023

I recommend this course to everyone seeking the knowledge of a project manager. The course is built up gradually to help the learners get to know closely about the project management foundation.

By Ali A

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Mar 21, 2023

That was a great journey learning the tips, tops and downs, and everything you must learn to apply for a project manager role. I do recommend this to anyone who's looking for landing a new job.

By Seif M A A F E

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Oct 2, 2022

I enjoyed every single section of this course, and looking forward to start the next courses and get more into the cycle. I hope that the latter courses include some practice and hands-on work.

By KarCelia R

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Aug 7, 2022

I thought this course was very informative, especially because I'm new to project managent and this was very helpful. I look forward to this journey and learning more about project management.

By Merry C A

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Aug 5, 2022

I couldn't believe there are courses like this that let you discover the skills you already have, and give you that confidence that can meet global standards. Super amazing and helpful platform!

By Joseph H K

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Jul 25, 2022

The course prepares one and gives a solid foundation to pursue further learning in project management. I recommend it for those who wish to pursue their career in the field of project management

By paolo h

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Jan 11, 2022

A great course with the basis of a project management responsabilities and application on field. I really like the videos of people sharing experiences.

Im aiming to get the complete certificate.

By Adam T

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Dec 6, 2021

This is a solid foundational start for those with limited or no experience in business even. A good refresher for those with experience in business and even the chance to learn a few new things.

By Mohamed N

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Sep 3, 2021

This course have been magnificent !!! I cannot find words to describe how great this was, the teaching was Superb, and I have to thank everyone who participated in making it come out like that.

By Diksha S

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Aug 17, 2021

I am very well satisfied with the knowledge that this course has given me upon completion. I am looking forward to gaining the advantages it has to offer once I have completed the certification.

By Lio S

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Jun 3, 2021

Smartly Organized Course. Very easy to capture the fundamental terms. It helps me understand Project Management in general, definitely gain some valuable knowledge to go further with confidence.

By WishCasting

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May 1, 2021

Simply great! Thank you Google and Coursera for making this course available. Not only it's of great quality but also very comprehensive for beginners who know very little of project management.

By Marco C

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Apr 25, 2021

I feel more secure in my knowledge about Project Manager and with the possibility of applying what I have learned in my current job or in my future jobs. I have certainly grown as a professional

By Taha J

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Oct 29, 2023

Great introductory course to project management, got ahold of all the essentials and understood everything about what project management is and its basics. Very interactive and engaging course.

By Mitchell

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Oct 15, 2023

This introduction to Project Management provided me with the basic information needed to understand project management as a beginner and provided a smooth transition into the modules to follow.

By HARDI H

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Feb 23, 2023

Coursera sebuah platform memberikan saya untuk mengeksplorasi keterampilan baru. Saya dapat merasakan pendidikan dari universitas-universitas ternama dunia tanpa kehilangan kesempatan berkarir.

By Amer M

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Jan 31, 2023

Learned a lot since I basically stumbled upon a project management role, it's nice to understand it from a formal instruction perspective and learn actual techniques instead of trial and error.