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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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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

DT

Jul 23, 2023

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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By Priya J

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Mar 10, 2024

The "Foundations of Project Management" course provides a solid introduction to essential project management concepts. The course effectively covers key principles, tools, and methodologies, offering a valuable resource for beginners in the field. With clear and concise content, it serves as an accessible starting point for anyone looking to build a foundational understanding of project management.

By Hannah H A

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Feb 28, 2023

I learned the basics of project management and it was super exciting, I was eager to know what comes next after every module I highly recommend the course. However, I suggest another approach to receiving a certificate afterward the process could have been clearer due to the capturing system and scanned Identification should be made an option as well and I was offered a certificate without a name.

By Musala S

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Sep 5, 2021

I had gone through other project management courses in other platforms and after a few I had given up on the idea of this role for my career development. This course for the Foundations of Project Management reignited my desire to develop in this field and motivate me to keep learning and growing. Great place to start for people who are not sure if they are on the right path of career development.

By Kimberley B

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May 1, 2023

I feel this was a solid introduction to Project Management. As an introduction I feel that it has given me a good sense of what I can expect to learn in the subsequent courses. The videos, though short, supported the readings quite well. Between the readings, quizzes, and videos, there was something for all types of learners / learning modalities. I look forward to continuing with the next course.

By Jim P

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Oct 10, 2022

I am privileged to be one of those who have benefited from this course. It is great content designed with such simplicity and still covering a lot of ground. I have learnt a lot and feel encouraged to go further. I would highly recommend anyone looking to further their career or change carrier paths to check Google Coursera offering. Thank you DWP for opening this door for me. Really appreciated.

By Abdelaziz E

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Mar 24, 2024

It's a great course with everything on it: - I give the Instructor Five stars for delivering the topics smoothly and clearly and his words influence me a lot. - the other lecture makes a good touch for the whole picture. - I have a very good feeling about completing the program with all these factors. Thanks Google! And at last, very big heart to who make this real, Coursera Thank you so much -

By Syed M A H

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Jan 1, 2023

It is a better course for the basic understanding of the Project Management. I love this Foundational course because I am a newcomer in this field and I love to join this. I was eagerly waiting to have this course but don't know a platform but coursera gives this opportunity with the help of IRM and Google and My dream to welcome this field in my life comes true.Thanks Google IRM and Coursea.

By Harish R

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Jan 9, 2022

This is an awesome platform for people like me to have the interest to learn but having some difficulties in getting the certification due to lot of financial challenges. Thanks very much Google for helping us this way of educating us . This really helps a lot from our personal as well as professional carrier.

Again thanks very much for all the help, support and guidance which matters us a lot !!

By Lyndsay B

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Oct 9, 2024

very well structured! I loved the videos and the instructor did a fabulous job! I like all the little tests to quiz us in short bites instead of having to remember a ton of stuff at once. I really felt the more that I learned about this subject the more I knew about it from my own daily life and professional life. It really bolstered my courage to continue on and wasn't as foreign as I thought.

By Hari N

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Nov 1, 2022

Super course. After completing multiple Scrum Master certifications, felt that there is some vacuum in me regarding traditional Project Management knowledge and skills. This vacuum is filled by this fantastic course! I'm not only happy but also confident while talking to Sr executives and Stakeholders in the organization who knows only the PM but not the Scrum Master roles and responsibilities.

By Nguyen D T

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Oct 23, 2021

Foundations of Project Management from Google is something kind of magnificent to me. It provides the overarching picture of how a project looks like, how project management is. The course is combined various learning methods such as listening, active recalling, reflection,... to help learners engaged with online learning interestedly. Thanks Coursera for giving me a chance to learn this course

By Tabitha M

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Oct 31, 2022

This course was a great introduction to what you will start to learn in the upcoming courses - I'm expecting them to go in deeper with the information delivered in the following courses. The material was very clearly presented, really well organized and displayed - I really liked the variety of videos, reading, mini quizzes, in video questions, and overall exams. Excited for the next courses!

By Khandakar N

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Oct 29, 2022

The qualities and talents you need to succeed as a project manager are project management skills.

Although the title "project manager" may seem to be fairly basic, this position is in charge of much more than just keeping projects on schedule. Project managers should:

It seems like a large task, doesn't it? These duties can at least be a little bit easier with good project management abilities.

By Patricia V E

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Oct 22, 2022

Always top materials! Kudos for such a diverse teachers' team! I can't stress how didactic, informative, inclusive and inspiring these certifications are! The course and instructors were great! The structure is clear and I can't wait to check out the materials of the next courses! I am interested in honing technical akills required for PM! Google definitely fills a void in the job market <3

By Nikhil K S

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May 16, 2022

I was working a sa freealncer where I was leading ateam if interns. Unkowigly I was doing a project management which I realised after taking up this course. This course helped me in understanding what more could I have done along with what I did and what are the things called in professioanl manner. I would recommend this course to everyone who doesn't even know what is a project management.

By Breda

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Nov 22, 2021

It is a basic course for you to start, but it is very useful and you really get a big picture of PM. The Lecturer and guests on this course are very good with great communication skills (of course what else, they are project and program managers at Google :) ). I would really recommend this course to anyone, even if you do not see yourself as a PM, because it is useful also in everyday life.

By Alexandra C

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Oct 18, 2021

I loved my introduction to project management. I suppose the most unexpected thing was learning that I already knew much of what instructors taught through the course. It was nice to see my previous experience has not been for naught. And even more comforting to finally find a career goal that neatly packs all of my experience into a solid career path. I am even more excited about my future.

By Javier C

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Nov 26, 2022

This comprehensive overview of Project Management fundamentals is a great way to begin your path towards this career. Although I personally do not want to pursue Project Management, I want to upskill my knowledge and performance on this field to further grow in my current role as a senior data analyst. I believe this course is a great learning opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds.

By Oleg F

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Jan 25, 2022

This course is outstanding and has allowed me to understand well the basics of Project Management. The structure of the course is well-balanced and incorporates practical hints on how to approach searching for a new job taking into account my at-hand skills. The instructors possess a whale of experience and have done a fantastic job to share the knowledge in a very clear and efficient way.

By PlayersNexus

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Dec 20, 2021

This is an excellent resource for newcomers and professionals alike. The structure of the lessons are quite good with enough variety to keep you interested and a higher chance of retaining the knowledge gained via quizzes and activities. If you want to get to know about the foundations of Project Management and what its impacts are in every organization then don't hesitate to give it a Go!

By Tracy

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May 30, 2021

This course was extremely insightful and helpful in launching my career direction into a project management, specifically in design. As a designer, a ton of these principles are baked into the everyday work of a creative professional, and the information helped me to tease out all the management skills I had developed over the years. I am super excited to continue this certificate program.

By Natalia I O S

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Aug 21, 2022

I found this course to be a great introduction for someone with no previous knowledge in the field of Project Management. I personally learned a lot of new concepts with this course. The instructor is great at explaining these new concepts and giving relatable and easy-to-remember examples. I found it very rewarding and I am excited to continue on my journey to becoming a Project Manager.

By Melisa D

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Oct 5, 2022

I took this course at another institution and I have to say I learned more from Coursera's Google Foundations of Project Management course. This course was easy to understand and the examples were on point with what was being taught. I am so happy I decided to take this course. Thank you Google for the opportunity to learn from the employees at your organization. On to the next course.

By John M

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Dec 2, 2021

I'm a project/PMO Leader with 20+ years experience. I did this course because I was trying to find a new training approach for new starters in my team. Great course, well explained. I especially like the focus on culture and org design. I also like the process agnostic approach - too many new PMs only believe there is one 'right way' that they learned on a Scrum-Master or Prince2 course.

By Rui M T M

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Jul 13, 2021

The Google s educational program has ideias, principles, processes, and values that prepare us for the challenges of management near future.

A "Watterfall" of knowledge, this course is extemelly very well developed, with a suitability and integrity of a universe of industries, corporations and organizations.

A breath of fresh pinewood forest air in the educational landscape.

Excellent!