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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

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.

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 Jose V

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Jul 20, 2021

It's a great way to start your path into Project Management since it's teaching you the foundation and basis of how the project starts and is planned.

By SANDIP K N

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Jul 5, 2021

this is a beautiful course, i really loved this and the explanation in this course is very simple..Thank you coursera to give such a wonderful course.

By KARIM G S

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Jun 29, 2021

it was the best course i ve ever had

i really want to thank google and say thank you to anyone who helped in any way or another to create this course

By Demecia M

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May 1, 2021

This was such a great course for those who want a refresher and for those to learn new strategies within a Project Manager role. Definitely recommend!

By Alejandra E H

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Apr 2, 2021

I love the structure of the class and. I find the lead instructor very easy to follow and the readings are very informative and interesting. Love it.

By AURORA M G

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Mar 19, 2021

It was super helpful and clear. Memorizing most of the concepts expressed in here was really easy thanks to the communication approach that was taken.

By Henry E

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Jun 7, 2024

I sincerely have learnt how to stay organized, breaking every activities and endeavors around me into a project... The learning was a good experience

By Ologbo C U

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Dec 8, 2023

This course is broad and with the in-depth knowledge I have gained from it, has broaden my understanding on the basic concepts in project management.

By Angela P

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Nov 22, 2023

This was a very clear and concise course. I've learned so much, the course was also friendly and fun. I loved the community interactions. Thank you!

By Gail P

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Nov 13, 2023

This course was great! I learned so much about the foundations of project management, and I'm looking forward to putting these skills into practice.

By BUDI S S

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Sep 27, 2023

Give me a basic knowledge of Project Management, and something that I might had done before but never thought that it was part of project management.

By Dante A V S

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Aug 9, 2023

Excelente, lo recomiendo a cualquier persona que quiera comprender las habilidades que requiere un líder en la administración y gestión de proyectos.

By RAJARAM R

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Jul 29, 2023

Wonderful course to understand the basics of project management principles and methodologies more easily. Thanks to Google for this wonderful course.

By Anna G D

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Jun 29, 2023

Super easy to follow along. Polls and quizzes throughout the videos really kept me engaged. Instructor had a good voice and kept me paying attention.

By MUBASHAR A

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Jun 26, 2023

This course really boosts my Skills and love to learn more.

Infographics and expert opinions are worthy to listen.

Good Work - Team Google and Coursera

By Mohammad A

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May 23, 2023

foundation project management and leadership skills and building team and approachs of project management and so on it can't count really great full

By Tolise A

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Feb 7, 2023

I am very excited to have received my certificate in Foundation of Project Management. Looking forward to completing to rest of the course.

Thank you

By Livingstone A

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Nov 10, 2022

This course has transformed my career as a Junior Project Manager, it has improved my performance by 30% and relationship with the team tremendously.

By Angeline N

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Oct 19, 2022

if you confused about what project management is this the perfect beginner friendly course to start your journey to understanding, highly recommend.

By Elizabeth M M

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Oct 7, 2022

The instructors expalined every bit well and I got the basics of managing a project while studying remotely.Amazing course.Cant wait to complete it.

By Jacqueline L

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Oct 4, 2022

I have participated in projects in prior jobs and found this course pulled everything together. The course kept my attention and was very organized.

By Deleted A

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Sep 15, 2022

This course is very infomative and gives opportunity to learn more about Project Management and to anderstand all the process of project life cycle.

By Gustavo A R

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Aug 19, 2022

Excelente material , sus audiovisuales estan en buena calidad, y su material de lectura detalla correctamente lo que se desea enseñar en cada leccion

By Scott C

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Jul 26, 2022

Fantastic Course! Enjoyed the information and the challenges to stay engaged during the videos. I learned alot and plan to learn much more. Thanks!

By Nkwah A N

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Jul 4, 2022

The Course is very interactive and gives you guides on job application and/or interview tips on the go.

look forward to completing the specialization