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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

EM

Dec 23, 2022

Its a Very insightful course will help you to grow and know more about the project management career path and every single detailed about it thank you Google and Coursera for this a great opportunity.

SO

Apr 11, 2022

So much information was packaged in this course but it was so well organized and delivered that I was compelled to complete every segment. Well timed quizzes helped to ensure my comprehension as well.

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By Renata M

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Jul 8, 2022

Explains the role of Project Management to detail. I especially enjoyed the assignments and case studies that providesd specific examples and reinforced my knowledge.

By Ieva Z

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Jun 15, 2022

Very good laying of fundamentals of the project management even if you do not have the slightest clue what project manager could do and how they operate. Super intro.

By Shana N

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Apr 16, 2022

This course is cohesive and very nicely designed. The topics build on one another in a holistic way. It is designed with the professional learner in mind. Well Done!

By Andrew R

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Mar 17, 2022

A great course introducing some of the fundamental methodologies and frameworks project managers use. Great occasional insight from some of Google's project managers.

By Abdelaziz H

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Sep 3, 2021

Excellent, I learned a lot from these courses, and I was enjoying all the lessons, so thank you Coursera for this opportunity, and you deserve 5 stars.

Thank you.

Aziz.

By Ngân H

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Sep 1, 2021

This course is an excellent foundation for anyone who wants learn more about Project Management like me. So excited to kick off the following courses of this subject.

By Eyram T

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Aug 27, 2021

The course is very interactive and easy to follow and informative at the same time. The short videos, reading materials and in-video quizzes make the course exciting.

By Jezza J J

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Aug 13, 2021

A very informative and perfect course for those who want to learn Project Management. Emilio has been an amazing instructor/guide. Yes, very helpful course indeed. :)

By Rheza A S

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Jul 3, 2021

I gained lots of skills and knowledge about Project Management, and the tutor itself has a good explanation. I'd love to continue my course about Project Management!

By Rinsha C

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May 2, 2021

It is really helpful and let you to enhance the skills that you already have . Here in this course you'll get to know the different perspective of Project Management.

By Tracy L

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Apr 1, 2021

I feel that this course was a great introduction...I loved being able to review the videos and readings until I had a clear understanding of what was presented to me.

By Horacio A

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Jul 26, 2024

De todas formas, es muy curso 'ideal' y lamentablemente en algunos país (al menos en sudamérica) no aplican los temas de tantos roles y cargos tan bien determinados.

By Adam ' M

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Mar 13, 2024

I have just completed the first course. I enjoyed doing it and I like the format of how there is a video, then a read, then a quiz, then a testimonial. Not boring!

By Stanley W

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Nov 2, 2023

A great introduction into project management as a field both in the academic sense, as well as a career path. Great clear instructions and valuable quizzing/testing.

By Mahin A

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Jul 13, 2023

Easy for beginners from any profession. The lecture delivery is at a good pace and extremely helpful to anyone who wants to start in the world of project management.

By Prakash S

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Jul 5, 2023

Course 1 - Foundation of project management gives great insights related to the project management and set up a great foundation for moving ahead with new learnings.

By Brittany P

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Feb 15, 2023

The info in this course is perfect for an introduction to Project Management. Even as someone who's already landed a role in project management, I found it helpful!

By Alan B

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Dec 30, 2022

Great course! It really helped me to understand what Project Management is and how to acquire the knowledge I need to become a successful professional in this field.

By YAO

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Nov 20, 2022

Thanks Google for this course. As a newbie in the PM industry, I learned a lot. It turned out to be better than I expected and it motivates me to do learn more now.

By Jude E

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Nov 12, 2022

I liked the fact that the course was divided up into short, varied sections and I loved the quizzes! THey made sure I took notes and was really taking everything in.

By Sonam S

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Oct 5, 2022

Content was very clear and concise, easy to understand.Tutor was very good I learned a lot throughout the course.Thank you Google and Coursera for this opportunity.

By Melanie M

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Sep 20, 2022

This was a great course. I was able to learn a lot about structures of effective project management. I see that project managment involves a culminnation of skills.

By Luis L

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Sep 4, 2022

It´s a very good course as introduction for the project management basics, I believe this can help a lot of people trying to get involved with terms and information.

By Ria M J

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Aug 15, 2022

It was an interesting course which covered the basics of project management which was easy for me to comprehend and successfully complete each week's course content.

By BAJELA A R

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Jul 7, 2022

Excellent introduction into the programme. I loved that several google project/programme managers got to share their experience and journey. It was really insightful