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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 Josiah Z

Jan 27, 2024

I am greatly enjoying my current work in project management and I am looking forward to a rewarding career in this field in the future.

By Fahad R M

Oct 22, 2023

Great basics and insights to share with people who ware interested in learning and want to purse career in project management domain !!

By Monteasiea T

Sep 27, 2023

There was a lot of information covered in the Foundation of Project Management, but I really enjoyed learning about project management.

By Emmanuel C S

Sep 19, 2023

Great course and user-friendly interface. All content was well-developed with clear examples of real-life scenarios. Excellent overall!

By Nikki S

Sep 11, 2023

Great introduction to PM. I loved the different teaching styles and how they prepared you for the assessment using real-world examples.

By Brianna B

Jun 1, 2023

Very easy to navigate and the lessons are very well written. The videos are great for audio learners who also like visual aids as well.

By Katharine P

May 24, 2023

This was a comprehensive introduction to project management. I have a strong foundation to carry on with my project management studies.

By Jason A

Mar 9, 2023

Great program! I learned more about PM in this course than I did in a lot of my management classes in school. Great foundational class!

By Courtney K

Jan 19, 2023

It was engaging! I like the mix of videos and reading. Also liked the discussion prompts mixed in. I like the middle of video quizzes.

By MsMn M

Nov 14, 2022

Designed for future PM and PMO roles . Apt for students in the management stream and working professionals who wish to switch to PM JD.

By Raj K

Oct 23, 2022

The absolutely awesome course gave a clear understanding of the life of project management, its roles, responsibilities, and skill set.

By Muhammad F

Sep 8, 2022

A good way to understand the basic of project managment alongwith current pratices and glossary used worldwide in various organziation.

By Oksana S

Jun 29, 2022

It was an informative course even if you work in the sphere or know the processes f project management. It systematizes your knowledge.

By Jose G

May 30, 2022

This course lays the groundwork for Project Management in a very simple and articulate way. I can’t wait to complete the other courses.

By Conrad L

May 20, 2022

This is a great starter course for Project Management as it delves into the foundations and structures of what a Project Manager does.

By Carolina M

Apr 27, 2022

Thank you very much for offering this course. Very usuful in all the fields, very easy to follow and the online reasources are amazing!

By Asta K

Mar 5, 2022

Great course for beginners. It helped me to system my thoughts and start managing Projects I'm responsible for in a more organized way.

By Elif K

Feb 16, 2022

It was very educational. Language in the videos is easy to understand . It fits you perfectly if you are beginner in project management

By Sebastian Y P

Jan 26, 2022

Muy buen curso, me costo por la barrera del idioma pero pude completarlo sin problemas ademas de que aprendi muchas cosas que no sabia.

By Yuliia K

Nov 6, 2021

I am an experienced project manager and still this course provided a lot of theoretical knowledge which I missed. Highly recommend it.

By Danni L

Sep 2, 2021

This course really helped me grasp what project management is all about and got me excited to continue learning about it for my career.

By Rui J d A M

Jun 6, 2021

Fantastic and clear communication of all subjects, with great examples, so we could understand the therical concepts in real situations

By Sofia R

May 10, 2021

I am really glad and happy for can learnd a litlle bit about the project manager carrer it´s very very helpful for me and interesnting.

By Jamin R

May 2, 2021

The information was presented very clearly. I really gained a great deal from each instructors' videos and the points they highlighted.

By José A B

Apr 19, 2021

Really good content for anyone who wants to dig deeper in a career of Project Management! The user experience in the platform is great!