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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

RC

Dec 20, 2022

This course 1 is so clear that I can even apply it to my daily routine! I want to explore more about Project Management. Thank you, Google: Coursera for making this happen to those who lack knowledge.

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 Darren S

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Aug 2, 2024

Really fantastic first course. Although I have quite a bit of project management experience, there were modules and clarifications that better informed me of what a career in Project Management really entails. The content was engaging and informative. There wasn't a video or reading that I thought to myself "Why am I reading/watching this?" I can see that this course would be tremendously beneficial for someone just getting into Project Management, but also beneficial to folks that have some experience in the field (like me).

By Neihman H

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Mar 19, 2024

The Foundation of Project Management course is a well-structured introduction to the field, offering rich content that's both insightful and applicable. The information provided is up-to-date and presented in a clear, understandable manner, which makes it accessible for beginners yet substantial enough for those with some experience. I appreciated the real- world examples and the interactive components that helped reinforce the learning material. Highly recommend for anyone looking to solidify their project management foundation.

By Rais H

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Jun 3, 2024

Have a nice day, my teacher. Thank you for this course. This is nice work, teacher! I have completed this course, which is like full gratification! Employers appreciate these kinds of classes and can appreciate what's needed. I have developed during my learning. There is an opportunity to feature this project in my portfolio and add details to illustrate my rational thinking and skills. My recently completed course would look great on my profile. I appreciate you, and I am very grateful for the knowledge that you give to people.

By Fabio C

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Jan 20, 2023

Useful notions about project management at the very beginning phase. A worthy approach to introduce ourselves in a streamlined approach that sometimes we've already used with no consciousness. People who speak are extremely interesting and go straight on to the point focusing on learning and showing practical cases, quizzes, so well done, let's start with the second one after a breathe to digest all the concepts. Thanks for your efforts to share contents and principles making it easier to understandable in few hours, days. Fabio

By Kavita M

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Jun 2, 2021

The course has strengthened my job search. Its making my foundation stronger to be a Project Manager. The videos are amazing and the examples are very relatable. Having the glossary also helped a lot as I would have to prepare it myself. The main learning is it tells if one wishes to be Project Manager they can always learn these skills and pursue their dream. It's not that you need to have a min. of this experience or this education. Its never too late and never too early to dream and work towards to it. Thanks team for this.

By ODUNMORAYO M

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Nov 15, 2022

The Foundations of Project Management was created and thought by seasoned business and project management professionals to provide a thorough understanding of project management. This certificate course will offer me specialization options, allowing me to concentrate on knowledge of the fundamentals of project management while specializing in a subject that interests me. Process groups, cost management, risk management, task management, and project restrictions are all basic concepts in the foundations of project management

By Lucas K

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Sep 29, 2021

This Course as part of the 6-Course Professional Certification is providing a great "kick-off" and basic overview on Project Management which even offers good refreshers and new perspective even for experienced and more senior Project Managers. I highly recommend this course for learners approaching a career in Project Management as well as for experienced professionals in the field. It's never wrong to get to know different perspectives and this is truly providing that in a refreshing and exciting format. Well done Google!

By Ashley D

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Sep 12, 2021

Foundations in Project Management is a great course for someone learning to understand the basics of project management. This course offers a good overview of project management methodologies, skills that a project manager should have or develop, and how project management fits into the larger framework of various organizational structures. It is certainly a "beginner" level course but one that could also be a good review for more seasoned project managers for whom their formal PjM education occurred some time in the past.

By sandra n

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Nov 4, 2024

I just completed the Foundations in Project Management course on Coursera, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity. The course provided a clear and practical introduction to key project management concepts, making it easy to understand and apply in real-world scenarios. The content was engaging, well-structured, and the platform made learning flexible and enjoyable. I now feel more confident in my project management knowledge and excited to apply what I've learned. Thank you, Coursera, for this valuable experience!

By Saima K

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Jul 24, 2024

The "Foundations of Project Management" course by Google is a well-structured and informative introduction to project management. It covers essential concepts and practical skills necessary for effective project management. While the course excels in providing a comprehensive foundation, incorporating advanced topics and interactive elements could further enhance the learning experience. Overall, it is a valuable resource for individuals looking to gain a solid understanding of project management principles and practices.

By Devendra T

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May 1, 2023

The course covers all the basics foundation knowledge of project management, the best part was it gives you an opportunity to think and corelate your previous work experience and skills with project management. The course uses different interactive, interesting and unique methods like (short videos, prompts question in ongoing recorded videos, practice quizzes, case studies, short reading, plugins, ect.) for learning. Anyone can join this course irrespective of degree pursue, job profile, work experience, working domain.

By Jesse Q

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Feb 13, 2024

I really enjoyed this course. Since it is a 'Foundations' class, it provides a high level overview of project management, without too much unnecessary industry jargon or lingo. I appreciate that the course does an excellent job stating and reinforcing the critical aspects of project management on an introductory basis. The designers of this class should be commended for putting together an excellent course - this Foundations class clearly lays the groundwork for future and more in-depth topics on project management.

By Christina S

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Mar 22, 2021

A well-done course. I like that this introductory course laid the foundation of what project management is all about that has less to do with the hard skills like responsibility matrices, budgets, and deliveralbles. But instead, it makes it crystal clear that success in project management has so much to do with the flawless execution of the soft skills like effective communication, interpersonal skills, and team collaboration. I feel like it delivered a well-rounded perspective on project management at a 10K ft view.

By AQEEL A

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Oct 24, 2023

for a beginner its like heaven, This course teaches you like a teacher not forcing anything and all it needs a little consideration and consistency to be regular and its a piece of cake. It teaches you all the skills that you will need in life to live a balanced life and disciplined one. I m doing this course and had no idea where i was going but as i m progressing through the course i m having a clearer picture for my future. Thank you google for such a wonderful incentive. All my love and blessings to you people

By Melissa B

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Feb 18, 2024

This was a great course! I tried the PMI course first, but they assume you have a lot of knowledge in the project management industry. There were a lot of things that I did not know, and I felt overwhelmed. This course started off with the basics and boosted my confidence. I loved the clarity of the speakers, the real world examples, and the articles added for continued knowledge. I will continue with all 6 of these courses and any more like this. Thank you for putting this together, you guys did a fantastic job!

By Murugan .

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Mar 20, 2024

Emilio is a Rockstar! The way he laid the foundation is simply amazing. The course is extraordinarily well defined. I don't have words. Let me try anyway, the flow of the course is simple and generic to attract a fresh graduate and yet at the same time it is specific and has some in-depth content to stun an experienced professional. It is like a beautifully crafted screenplay. Many gemstones all along if anyone cared to pick it up. Millions are going to get benefitted from this wonderful program. God willing.

By Nino K

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Dec 5, 2023

In conclusion, the "Foundations of Project Management" course is a must for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of project management principles. This course delivers the content with expertise and passion, creating an engaging learning experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to both aspiring project managers and those looking to enhance their project management skills. I am grateful for the insights gained from this course and feel well-equipped to take on future projects with confidence.

By Geetha G

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Feb 3, 2023

Everything about this course was so helpful and informative. I am very thankful to have been offered the opportunity to be part of this. It's truly a blessing. I am very excited to learn more and to be able to gain from all of this knowledge and additional skills to apply to whatever my heart desires in the future. I love the videos, and also to navigate each so easily. I was so happy to have found my Certificate for the course (it put a big smile on face). Thank you with continued blessings.

Geetha Green "GG"

By Rahul R C

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Aug 10, 2021

I'm delighted to have this course offered by Google through Coursera. I found out about it through the course. near me. I appreciate the format and set up of the course. The videos are very well done. who take the course and we get to view and hear their interaction. I'm extremely interested in project management course and you won't find a better way of learning . A helpful aspect is that you can save notes, repeat parts of the videos, and you have written text to follow if you like along with the videos'.

By Holly S

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Oct 21, 2022

As a newcomer to the Project Management world, I really enjoyed and appreciated all of the conributing instructers experiences. I realized that being a PM is essentially what we all have been doing within our daily lives, on our jobs, in school ect... I was blown away at the fact that Google gave many of their employees who have done teaching videos the opportunity to be a part of the Project Management team minus college degrees. It's truly inspiring and helped me to engage more intensly into the course.

By Eva F

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Apr 26, 2022

I am really greatfull for this course. I can't imagine how much work was invested in this project. The biggest advantages:

all information divided in blocks;

all terms are explained in a proper and clear manner;

it is great that there are different ways of presenting information - video/text/case/quiz;

Additionaly, thank you for not using overcomplicated explanations. It is not help when you are a foreigner and trying to get the essential knowledge, but spending all your time on veryfing "fancy" words instead.

By Rafał K

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Mar 25, 2021

It's a great tool for complete beginners in Project Management. Although I had formal education in management and special classes in PM, it was good to revise everything and to listen to things I haven't picked up during my studies.

Extremely valuable was the insight into the day-to-day job of project manager and the career stories of Google employees. Some aspects of the course were also though provoking and I appreciate it very much. Now time for Course no. 2! Wish me luck and give it a try! It's worth it!

By Sean W

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Jan 6, 2023

What a fantastic course! There is a lot of content, but it still manages to be accessible. I honestly think this is accessible enough that some sharp elementary school kids could get something out of it. Yet there is enough content that you can really get more if you want to dive deeper, either by getting into more detail in the readings or using the material as a springboard to do additional research. I'm really glad I found this and I'll certainly be taking the remaining 5 courses for the certificate.

By Hisham A

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Jul 26, 2021

It has been a wonderful and informative month since I started the foundations of project management module a month ago. It has provided me with new concepts in project management such as the methodologies of project management and organisational culture. It has also come across already existing concepts and aspects but presented them in a more organised and professional way.

I am looking forward to continuing the five remaining modules if my financial aid request is approved.

Thanks Google and Coursera.

By Bonaventure d

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Oct 8, 2023

The Google Project Management - Foundations of Project course was an eye-opening experience that provided me with invaluable skills and insights. The content was comprehensive. The interactive nature of the course, coupled with engaging exercises, made the learning process enjoyable and interactive. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to step foot in the world of project management. It exceeded my expectations and left me feeling confident and well-prepared to tackle upcoming modules.