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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 Deepak T

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Mar 10, 2022

Very Easy to Understand & interactive. overall experience was really good. Would Prefer More video Content on Topics than Reading

By Laura P

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Mar 8, 2022

This course laid out all of the foundations of project management. It was easy to follow along and practice your skills as you go.

By Attiq U R

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Mar 6, 2022

Thanks to all mighty GOD who given me opertuinity to get cetificte from your orgnization. I am thankful to google and coursra team.

By Lera G

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Feb 27, 2022

Thank you for interesting method of giving information. It was usefull and not boring at all! I'm excited to run to the next level.

By Tanachaorn I

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Jul 30, 2021

I learned a lot of Project Management! Our instructor make it easy to understand and participate with the course. Really Recommend!

By Oluwasegun A

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Jul 16, 2021

I love the fusion on knowledge sharing/experience professionals, the simplicity & exploration of all project methodology is awesome

By Daniel L S

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Jul 9, 2021

This course has been mind opening on the basic knowledge to project management. I was able to envision myself as a project manager.

By Zaid A

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Jun 27, 2021

Brilliant course, what I really liked is its simple and easy to follow as it should be. Thanks a million -- really appreciate this.

By Elizabeth M

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Apr 21, 2021

Provided a good foundation for understanding what project management entails. I am excited to continue my journey and dive deeper!

By Arishaifer M

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Nov 18, 2024

Un cursos excelente para adentrarse a la gestión de proyecto, mucha información útil, ahora vamos por mas, a por el segundo curso.

By Claudia P B N

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Nov 4, 2024

Es un Curso bastante completo, tienes varios elementos de aprendizaje que permiten complementar muy bien el conocimiento recibido.

By Bruce K

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Aug 14, 2024

Superb! I was kept highly engaged, completed within a week, and eager to get home at 1 am after work and pick up where I left off.

By Lourence R D

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May 24, 2024

Very helpful for someone like me who doesn't have any idea about project management. They are very detailed and clear in speaking.

By Hayrol R M

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Mar 4, 2024

It's a fantastic way to introduce the foundations of Project Management. Congrats to all people related to this course, well done.

By ziyafat

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Apr 6, 2023

The course provides comprehensive information on project management. Quizzes fully match the content and reinforce the knowledge.

By Adnan J

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Feb 17, 2023

Excellent Practical Learning. Very useful and one can relate it to his/her job while looking for a role of PM in any organization.

By ARKAN M F

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Feb 13, 2023

I was thankful for the wonderful lessons that had been imparted to us. New skills and knowledge had learned throughout the course.

By Muhammad S

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Jan 21, 2023

Coursera is providing quality content regarding Project Management. I have learnt a lot since I joined the course. Thanks Coursera

By Nazir U

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Nov 30, 2022

I will say it next level! the reason is Google, because this course is created by google so that is why its content is tremendous.

By Hannah M

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Nov 28, 2022

Thank you so much Google team. I learned a lot in this course not only as a project manager but also how to be a good team member.

By nkwenti b

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Oct 24, 2022

this course foundation of project management has impacted my alot . i have study issues that i have never heard of . am delighted

By A N

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Oct 9, 2022

I am very glad that I have the opportunity to get such extensive knowledge with the possibility of further improvement! Thank you!

By Ayanna S

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Oct 5, 2022

This course has truly set the foundation of project management. It didn't disappoint. It was informative, engaging, and relevant.

By Badr T

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Sep 1, 2022

Great foundational course. Well paced and strctured. Easy to follow. I am looking forward to the the rest of this specialization.

By Alexey G

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Jul 13, 2022

Information is provided in an amazingly easy yet fully satisfying way. Can't wait to take other parts of this certification course