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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

LL

Jan 18, 2022

Very informative and thorough! I've finished this course with so much knowledge that can be applied to the workforce. Everything is laid out in easy to follow and efficient steps. Couldn't be happier!

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

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By Audrey B

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Jun 6, 2022

I enjoyed the first course and look forward to the next five.

By bhawesh t

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Jun 2, 2022

Simply an amazing course for beginners in project management.

By MAYUR S

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May 27, 2022

It is a really awsome and helpul course, I really enjoyed it.

By Clinton A

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May 9, 2022

Good for people interested in managing projects and products.

By Henry Y

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May 7, 2022

Great Course, really engaging speakers and content. Thank you

By Eugen P

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Apr 21, 2022

Good materials, nice pace and engaging videos and activities.

By Abdul Z y

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Apr 6, 2022

It was Really Helpfull for me THanks in advance from Coursera

By Donald W

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Apr 5, 2022

Love it! Learning a lot and looking forward to learning more.

By alejandro m

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Apr 1, 2022

It was a great course to introduce you to project management.

By Elango N

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Mar 26, 2022

I have gained an excellent learning experience. Thanks a lot.

By Manju B

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Mar 19, 2022

Awesome course, I do recommend to anyone willing to learn PM.

By Trung D N

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Mar 12, 2022

Thanks for all. This is amazing course for Project management

By Charly M

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Mar 4, 2022

Very well organized course content and great deliverability!

By quiqee z

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Feb 5, 2022

thank you so much for this oportunity and share the knowledge

By Melanie M

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Jan 25, 2022

Most was review, but it was presented in an enjoyable manner.

By Darlene M

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Jan 14, 2022

Great foundational overview. Very well presented and taught.

By Mohamed k M

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Jan 7, 2022

Thank you for this opportunity I have learned many new things

By Pradeep K

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Jan 2, 2022

It was real fun to learn all the basics of Project Management

By Ashokkumar C

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Dec 31, 2021

Great Course and good to learn important for the future needs

By PRASAD V

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Dec 24, 2021

Very Simple and Crystal Clear Concepts. I enjoyed the course.

By Maunil M

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Dec 7, 2021

The Course was very nice and i learnt many new things from it

By Ellen

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Nov 29, 2021

Excellent very informative and enjoy the interactive session.

By Mandala W I U

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Nov 11, 2021

Very detailed course with interesting self learning approach.

By Sourabhkumar A G

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Nov 9, 2021

Enjoyed every bit of the course. Excellent course keep it up.

By Vincent B

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Oct 23, 2021

Eye opening course to an alternative solution for your career