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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

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.

SC

Jul 3, 2021

I'm learning a LOT, and you don't have to take it quite as slowly as they suggest. But, it's nice that there's a manageable pace set out for you. Instructor and guests were great--relatable and clear.

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By Tinu O

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Mar 16, 2021

Amazing foundation...I want to learn more

By Raja F B A

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Nov 16, 2024

Excellent course with core understanding

By Alessandro A

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Nov 10, 2024

Quick, complete, well structured. Great!

By NASYAZWAN B M

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Nov 7, 2024

Interactive , fun and easy to understand

By M F S

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Sep 29, 2024

A great method of teaching and learning.

By MARCO B R G

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Sep 23, 2024

Muy bien explicado cada uno de los temas

By Ka-rina E

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Sep 10, 2024

Structured, explicitly, interested tests

By Alexandra B L

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Aug 8, 2024

Excelente, incluye tips de empleabilidad

By roan

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Aug 7, 2024

Loved how detailed it was. Knowledgable.

By ABHAYANSH G

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Aug 3, 2024

Very good Insights on Project management

By bal m

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Jul 27, 2024

Informative and skill oriented Thank you

By Jose M

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May 13, 2024

very complete course. I like it so much.

By Vipin K

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May 3, 2024

Great start to learn project management!

By Diana M

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Apr 26, 2024

Thank you for this introductory course!!

By Emil L

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Mar 28, 2024

Professional and very informative course

By Enida K

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Mar 18, 2024

totally happy with the way of explaining

By Banjo K

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Feb 21, 2024

An enlightening and inspiring experience

By Vijayan R

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Jan 13, 2024

Provides good understanding about basics

By Venkata L A

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Dec 28, 2023

very useful course for my career restart

By Real T w B T

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Nov 3, 2023

I had the best time learning on Coursera

By Ahmed O

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Oct 22, 2023

Great is not even the right description.

By Βάσια Κ

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Oct 15, 2023

basic staff we already know taking shape

By Cindy M

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Aug 9, 2023

Great introduction to Project Management

By ATIF R

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May 30, 2023

Fantastic teacher and student experience

By Heather B

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May 17, 2023

I really enjoyed this style of learning.