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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

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

BC

Dec 26, 2021

This course is very helpful for those who want to kick start their career in project management field. It is highly interactive and covers basics of project management thoroughly. I really enjoyed it.

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By Edward F M

Aug 9, 2021

Unbelievable value. I assumed I would be getting the certification after this but it turns out there are around 5 more steps/courses yet.

By Claudia B

May 23, 2021

Amazing introduction to project management. I learned basic skills needed so I can switch to a program management role. Great job Google!

By Jordan M

May 17, 2021

This course was a great beginning to see if I would even like being a project manager! I found the videos, quizzes, and articles helpful.

By Deepak R C

Apr 12, 2021

Great learning. Really a good course. It covers all aspects of project management. It is ideal to get a brief idea of Project Management.

By Yuan C W

Apr 10, 2021

Very clean and clear explanation of every step and element in project management. I enjoy the course and hope to proceed to the next one.

By Asha A

Mar 28, 2021

A very thorough course on the fundamentals of project management. I loved the exercises that helped me to keep track of my understanding.

By chance c

Feb 25, 2024

So excellent and we'll articulated.am so in love with Coursera because the lectures are very accomodating and centered on core concepts

By SOKHNA H D

Feb 17, 2024

Good start! Just the right amount of information, with enough material to deepen understanding. I am looking forward to what comes next.

By NAGASREENIVASARAO P

Aug 12, 2023

This course has given a very good start to my project manager dream. Looking forward to same experience in the remaining 5 courses also.

By Tabitha A

Jun 22, 2023

It was such a great time! I enjoyed every bit of the course and would recommend it over and over again. Great compilations, Google Team!

By Sreejith G P

Jun 15, 2023

I am having 22 years of experience in Project Management. Google made me structure my Foundations through this course. Thanks to google.

By SHAHEER M

Mar 11, 2023

Tremendous knowlege transferred with the most easy and enjoyable way. Thanks alot Google and the Instructor. Great effort! Keep it up :)

By clifford m

Feb 12, 2023

This is an excellent program. One of the great features is the exceexercises during the modules and after and havin g the option to post

By romancia u

Dec 9, 2022

A really engaging course. Definitely would recommend it. I thoroughly enjoyed the readings and videos, very straight forward and simple.

By Carlin S

Nov 6, 2022

Very intriguing , structured course. I am please with the content of the lesson and look forward to taking more classes here. Thank you!

By Deleted A

Oct 15, 2022

great intro to project manager. As a beginner with no prior insight on this role, i found the course to be intersting and understandable

By Chikaosolu “ I

Sep 26, 2022

Great lessons. Course contains a lot of information that one would not ordinarily consider to have a lot to do with project management.

By ABDULAZIZ A A

Sep 7, 2022

I learned the basics needed and more than expected for project management. I entered the course as project management

Thank you very much

By AZAD K

Sep 4, 2022

Great Learning with best content for any fresher to begin his career in project management....Instructor was really very informative!!!

By Rudy L (

Aug 14, 2022

A detail, comprehensive, beginer-friendly course that is highly recommanded to all people who has zero background to project management.

By manav

Aug 10, 2022

A very informative and insightful course on project management, gives you a clear idea of what a project manager's role is in a company.

By Артем К

Aug 4, 2022

Thanks to this course, I learned a lot of new and useful information. All materials are presented in a clear and easily digestible form.

By Alexander S

Jul 16, 2022

it's indeed a very effective course with all necessary skills required to succeed. Thank you to establishers of this course. Great job!

By Ankit S

Jul 15, 2022

it was a very good course, I have learned a lot from it and this course will definitely help me to upgrade my career in better way

thanks

By Kelly R

Jun 21, 2022

Wonderful course! I enjoyed the mix of video, reading, activities and quizzes. THANK YOU for suggesting I take notes! That has been key!