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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 Yusra A

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Mar 24, 2023

Great Experience it was! Thanks to Google. Thanks, Coursera.

By Jairo M

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Mar 13, 2023

I learned a lot, and I will continue with the next training,

By Anika W

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Feb 28, 2023

I think this was a pretty good overview of project managent!

By J D

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Feb 20, 2023

Great course! Best introduction to PM role I've ever seen :)

By Candice

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Feb 4, 2023

It's a great way to start the course and keep you hooked in.

By Asadullah K

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Jan 27, 2023

Amazingly put together and every video is very informational

By Varsha D

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Jan 22, 2023

Wonderful way of explanation from basics. Loved this course.

By Luca S

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Jan 14, 2023

Perfect for the basis of PM. Also, the teacher is very good!

By David G

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Jan 3, 2023

Good delivery of basics and the foundations to move forward.

By Mina G

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Dec 15, 2022

The course was very instructive. Presentation was excellent.

By Priscilla A N

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Dec 8, 2022

An awesome course, full of insight on how to manage projects

By Reinhards L

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Nov 15, 2022

Its really good made course and information is easy to learn

By Rahul S

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Nov 4, 2022

This is a terrific course on the lines of the PMI standards.

By RODOLFO E P S

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Oct 17, 2022

Excelente Adiestramiento, agradecido con coursera y google.

By Chuks O

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Oct 16, 2022

This is an awesome course , Very insightful and Informative

By Karim A

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Sep 30, 2022

Thats very good for every one who wants to open a newproject

By Andrei L

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Sep 19, 2022

Great start to getting your feet wet in project management.

By Marie S E B

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Sep 14, 2022

Course was clearly given and I understood all the concepts.

By A20BBE02 A

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Sep 4, 2022

i learned more thing it very useful to sart more in careear

By Grecia L

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Aug 30, 2022

I learn a lot and am already using the info from this course

By Apurva T

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Aug 28, 2022

great and structured course for good foundational knowledge

By Abubakar I

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Aug 28, 2022

A very interestin g course with well experienced presenters.

By Miswanto

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Aug 15, 2022

Simple and easy to understand, thank you Coursera and Google

By Jabed I B

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Aug 12, 2022

It's truly wonderful course for beginar. I have learn a lot!

By Baran B

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Aug 8, 2022

One of the most informative courses I had before. Thank you!