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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 Burgeon D

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Oct 28, 2022

- The "mindset" you need to be a PM, career options you are looking for and overview of what a PM basically does in an organization is covered very well by this course. - Highly recommended for those who are not sure "if PM career is for them or not". You will learn about organizational values and working in teams, so nothing to lose.

By Katherine H

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Mar 1, 2022

I really enjoyed this course. As a 10+ year veteran of education I was ready for a career change. I've always heard that project management is a good fit for former educators but wanted to learn more about it. After completing this course I feel confident that I'm making the right decision in seeking to transition to project management.

By Kasey C

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Oct 15, 2021

This course is awesome! I thoroughly enjoy the human aspect of the lessons. Hearing real life experiences from people of all different career backgrounds definitely helps someone see themselves in the field of project management. Also, I think the interactive exercises should be incorporated in all Coursera courses where ever possible.

By Ali S

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Apr 26, 2021

Loved the simplicity of this course. I already have experience with program management as most engineers do but I feel like this course offered by Google will help open more doors. The course is easy, laidback and very easy to navigate. It literally does not get any easier than this and I'm excited about moving forward the next courses.

By Beautyfull A

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Aug 16, 2023

I recently completed the Google course on foundations of project management and found it to be incredibly insightful. The course's well-structured modules and practical examples provided a solid understanding of key project management concepts, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their project management skills.

By Charles D J

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Aug 20, 2022

This was a GREAT course! I have over 20+ years of Project Management experience and can appreciate the quality of this course. When I started out, I wasn't aware of such a course. This course would have been an absolute godsend! My biggest surprise is the small investment for such High Quality Education! I HIGHLY recommend this course!

By Thiha K S

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Apr 21, 2022

Clear, Dedicated and Passionate Course Towards everyone who would like to become a project manager. This course makes me feel like Senior are coaching me rather than teaching. If you are looking for a project management course, I do recommend this course for you. How to haunt job is also the most interesting part of the ourse as well.

By Temprest M

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Apr 5, 2022

This course provides an indepth experience to project management. I started this jounery not knowing that this was a completely built out field that needed educational support to understand the full scope of this role. Google has helped me gain a lot of needed background information that will assist me with standing out in interviews.

By Ashwini S

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Nov 15, 2021

Amazing course with lots of new examples and the entire course is well structured with lots of resources. The part I loved the most was when google employees shared their experience which inspires that no matter what work you have been doing, it is also a part of project management. Can't wait to implement my skills in my next project.

By Harsha S

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Oct 9, 2021

A great introduction for every employee in an organization regardless of their experience with project management. Principles of project management can be applied to ensure success of any job. We all project manage irrespective of whether we hold an official title or not. I am looking forward to the other courses in this specialization

By Nikhil S

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Mar 27, 2021

I love Google for the attention to detail that they pay in everything that they do. Having been a Program manager for ~5 yrs now, this course had opened my eyes to so many things that I usually wouldn't worry about. I say this course has made me 2x better as a Program Manager. Keep making such awesome courses, more power to you Google!

By PJ A

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Sep 30, 2022

I had such a fantastic time learning during this course! Emillio the instructor was AMAZING and engaging. Content in this course was just right for an experienced beginner like myself, my PM vocab' has changed in a span of 2 weeks, and I have a very good understanding of the concepts discussed. Look forward to finishing this course.

By Ifrah M

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Sep 9, 2022

I must say that this course is absolutely a roller coaster for me and gives me a clear vision to pursue my career in the field of project management. A very special thanks to the instructor and now my teacher whose way of teaching was so clear and to the point which made the momentum for the course. Thanks to coursera and google too.

By Abdul M S

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Apr 1, 2022

Now I feel useful (hahaha). I was always looking for a way to add value to myself aside classroom works. I have always wanted Project management to be one of my core skills and this course has gone beyond my expectations. Concepts are clearly thought with understanding. Bye, I will be back to update you on the Course 2 soon. bye1 bye!

By Hossain M Z

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Mar 30, 2022

Honestly, Coursera is the best platform for learning new skills. However, I gained confidence after taking some specialization courses. In addition, I truly appreciate all the great instructors for amazing skill sharing. Hence, I am applying all the skills and knowledge in my practical day-to-day life which I have learned in Coursera.

By caroline m

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May 13, 2021

The course is incredible. The universe of project management is suprendente. This first course was of great impact for me, I loved knowing more about the area and the daily lives of these professionals and their impact within organizations and ways of approaching them. Undoubtedly, I am excited to learn more about agile methodologies.

By Gaurav S

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Mar 20, 2024

I recently completed the Introduction to Project Management course and found it to be extremely valuable. The course content was comprehensive and well-structured, covering fundamental concepts as well as advanced topics. The instructors were knowledgeable and provided clear explanations and practical examples throughout the course.

By Syeda U S

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Jul 2, 2023

This course provided me with a solid foundation in project management principles and techniques, equipping me with valuable knowledge and skills that I can immediately apply in my professional career. I highly recommend this course to anyone seeking to gain a strong foundation in project management or enhance their existing skills.

By Belén M S

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Mar 10, 2023

Grandiosa especialidad, tiene excelentes herramientas para generar un portafolio de plantillas, pasos a seguir y poner en práctica cada paso.

Me encanta que en las certificaciones de Google no asumen que sabes, integran todo lo necesario y uno decide si tomar el contenido o no con los exámenes para pasar cada sección.

Recomendado 100%

By Asiya A

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Jul 17, 2022

The material in this course was presented in a way that was digestable and it enabled me to understand each concept while being able to put it into practice. I also enjoyed the tools and resources provided for embarking on the upcoming job search. This definitely was helpful allowing me to continue to develop my professional toolbox.

By Andy H

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Apr 27, 2022

I really enjoyed this course! I thought the instructors broke it down in a much more understandable way as well as tying it to real Progect and Program managers within Google. I started a similar course elsewhere but the content was hard to understand and didn't seem to tie together nearly as well. I'm excited to jump into course 2!

By Kovela G S R

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Aug 19, 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. It was really good to learn from such nice professionals. The course is well designed and it keeps your interest alive till last minute. Really learned a lot from this. Thank you Google and Coursera.

By Robert B

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Apr 12, 2021

This course teaches the foundations of project management, including: project management & managers, project lifecycle & methodologies and how to effectively apply these in various organizational structures & cultures.

My personal takeaway was that entrepreneurs are well-suited for project, program, and portfolio management positions.

By hasnain s

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Jul 1, 2022

This course and trainers both were superb i learnt alot , trainers help me to think and execute any event that how it should be initiated, executed and closed successfully whic mean alot to me and also help me to build my personal development such as planning of my job, budgeting and activity of daily routines that how to manage it,

By Jon L

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Jun 19, 2023

I recently had the pleasure of enrolling in the "Foundations of Project Management" course, and I must say it was an absolute game-changer for me. This comprehensive program provided an excellent introduction to the world of project management, equipping me with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this field.