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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 Wei W

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Nov 14, 2023

It is quite hard to design a systematic course like this. It is suggested to high light the knowledge point and review opportunity.

By Susan O C

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Oct 16, 2023

I want to say a big thank you for the process and all I have learnt so far, it has really been an insightful and educating journey.

By OPQ R

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Oct 4, 2023

It was a good and insightful introduction to the foundations of project management. It pushed me to continue learning in this field

By Karynne A

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Aug 18, 2023

Great kick-off! I loved all the videos!! This is worth taking if you are interested in understanding more about project management!

By Faith U

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Jun 13, 2023

Love the basics and the way the teachers broke it all down. I am grateful to google and coursera for this fun learning opprotunity.

By Suzy M

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May 8, 2023

This course welcomes students with project management fundamentals. I appreciated the high applicability to real-life and job tips!

By Priscilla A

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Mar 5, 2023

It was a great introduction which covered a lot of terms and definitions to understand the general overview of project management.

By Daniel P

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Feb 22, 2023

I loved this course, until I dedicated the time did not knew what a project manager did or was. Turns is out is very much who I am.

By Moise k

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Feb 18, 2023

I have learned a lot in this course and I feel like I am knowledgeable on anything related to the foundation of project management.

By eric t

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Jan 31, 2023

Its an all inclusive and hands-on course and the tutors are very supportive and easy to engage with. I highly recommend the course.

By Naheed A

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Nov 8, 2022

it has provided all the insight of the project management from scratch to the fine details of execution and closure of the project.

By Jane L

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Oct 24, 2022

Excellent course. Easy to follow and easy to understand. Lots of great examples, interviews, quizzes, etc. to reinforce learning.

By Muhammad T A

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Oct 17, 2022

BEst course ever, I loved to get my skills polished and want to see my furnishing and brigh career through this course complition.

By Kay B

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Oct 10, 2022

I really enjoyed the combination of videos, readings and infographics. I particulalry liked the videos from the PM's in the field!

By Syed H A

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Oct 5, 2022

In this course , I learn what is project managment ,how its work and life cycle with includes all methodelogy of project mangment.

By Satkriti M

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Jul 17, 2022

The basics are explained well and to follow-up on concepts, the assignments are well designed. I enjoyed learning. Lokking forward!

By Angelique S

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Jul 5, 2022

I really enjoyed this foundations course. Definitely recommend to take if you're knew to PM or just need a refresher on the basics.

By Thayanut N

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Jun 3, 2022

Unterstand more about overall of project management and how it't important that company should have train employee for this skill.

By Samriddhi S

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May 26, 2022

A great step by coursera to give students such an exprience which will accelerate thier careers in grate manne. Thankyou COURSERA.

By Melanie S

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Apr 27, 2022

Very informational. After this course I am confident in applying my transfersable skills into a new position in project management.

By Orline B

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Apr 21, 2022

One of the best online courses taken! Very informative and easy to follow videos, and assignments. Great tool for novice learners.

By Julio R Q

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Mar 31, 2022

I enjoyed this course, lots of insightful material I was not aware of in my daily participation in various projects. Thanks Emilio!

By Jill L

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Mar 29, 2022

Excellent foundational information delievered in a cohesive way with great examples of project management and project managers IRL.

By Aya G A

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Mar 28, 2022

I had a great time studying this course. There are a lot of tools and techniques explained that will help you kick off any project.

By niels p

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Mar 22, 2022

Very easy to understand, very clear and fun. Only one small negative point: a lot of reading. Otherwise perfect.

I really liked it !