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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 Maximiliano E S

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Jul 13, 2023

This course have been of great contribution and I would like to learn a little more how to carry out a project from start to finish.

By Kenneth

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Jun 16, 2023

Honestly, everybody should take these courses. It gives valuable information that can be used in every position in any line of work.

By Daniel A

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Feb 22, 2023

Very interesting for all project related professionals, even those ones which are not directly leading projects by involved in them.

By Deleted A

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Jan 10, 2023

Fantastic introduction course that helps you get a solid footing before diving into the deeper inner workings of project management.

By Louis J B

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Nov 13, 2022

Google's Foundation of Project Management Course is perfect for those who are starting their project management career from scratch.

By Ben M

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Nov 7, 2022

Very impressive how in depth the instructor and course materials went. Everything was very easy to follow along with and comprehend.

By Taste C

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Sep 24, 2022

I'm totally glad for this interresting, enlightening and educating course. Hoping to go further in this programme.

Thanks Coursera.

By STANLEY N

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Aug 12, 2022

Its been a mind blowing and am certain that with all the skills acquired here, i have found a new career path in project management.

By Darryl G A

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Jul 4, 2022

Very interactive, informative, and easy to follow. I appreciate the approach of simplifying things for someone starting the journey.

By Colleen W

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May 16, 2022

As an introduction overview, it covered so many interesting topics which had kept me engaged and looking forward to the next course.

By Molobala L

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May 3, 2022

VERY INSIGHTFULL AND KNOLEDGE GAINING.

I LEARNED A LOT OF THINGS WHICH HAS GIVEN ME A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON MY CAREER AND PERSONAL GOALS

By Magnolia B

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Apr 28, 2022

Best One. Only one thing .... A lot of theory in Additional resources. If Those can be in the form of Videos .. they can be better.

By Midori H

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Apr 11, 2022

The course is very well structured and with so much information. It provides a good foundation to procceed to the subsequent course.

By yvonne k N

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Apr 10, 2022

With zero background/knowledge on project management, the course was very educative. Looking forward to completing all five courses

By أمل م

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Mar 15, 2022

It was a perfect session, and I gain a lot about how to be a project manager professional. roles, structures, resources and so on...

By Marta S M

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Dec 28, 2021

Excellent beginner course for people interested in Project Management. It was also a nice review as an experienced Project Manager.

By Maryna S

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Nov 16, 2021

Great course. All the information was very handy. Looking forward to move on and feel excited about what will be in the next course.

By Ellen P

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Sep 23, 2021

very clear, great use of repetition (adult learning theory!), relatable instructors, I'm looking forward to the rest of the courses!

By Fonkem L

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Sep 5, 2021

Great Introduction into the course, day-to-day life experiences brought to light. hopefully we get more details in the next courses.

By Ifeanyi O

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Aug 11, 2021

The learnings were short and easy to understand/adapt. The facilitator was amazing with his knowledge sharing and easy explanations.

By Gerardo N

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May 2, 2021

Great course! I found it very interesting and would love to continue with my learning. The structure was clear and easy to navigate.

By Anam A

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Apr 28, 2021

This was an interesting course and it kept me hooked. Looking forward to learning more about Project Management in the next courses.

By ANDREA R

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Mar 14, 2021

One of the best Project Management Basis courses I have completed. Very interesting, modern, practical, genuine, authentic, usefull.

By Zulma S

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Oct 5, 2024

El curso fue muy bueno. Aprendi muchos conceptos, modelos. Es una preparación basica de lo que se desarrollara en Cursos veniceros

By Kirpal S

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Jan 1, 2024

Yeah, it's amazing to get into the fundamentals of project management and this course put value on your time. Thank you Google team