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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 Kavin L

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Jun 22, 2022

The course has been designed in a way, where each and every aspect of the project management will be remembered in day to day life

By Robin

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Feb 6, 2022

So far the course has me excited about all the possibilites I have for my future. I am looking forward in continuing this course.

By Gabriel C

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Jan 2, 2022

The short videos and interactive platform make learning abreeze and enjoyable task. All topics are well thought out and organised.

By Jaime J

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Dec 1, 2021

A thorough, well defined and professionally executed course that adheres to the collegiate standard of academic rigor and quality.

By Nam H

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Sep 5, 2021

Excellent course with so much useful information, thorough and charming instruction and insightful sharing from Google's employees

By Deborah W

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Aug 2, 2021

Thank you for helping me make the shift from managing people to projects. It is very different and yet, very exciting. Thank you

By Cristine S

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Jun 15, 2021

Loved how interative the course was and the various ways of learning it offered...virtually! Really looking forward to doing more!

By Sandhya B

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May 23, 2021

Very good introductory course that beautifully summarizes what you already know, what you need to know and how to put it together.

By Pedro C

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May 18, 2021

Fantastic course, I have learned so much about Project Management and I feel that this will be the start to more advance learning.

By Akash J

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Apr 26, 2021

Such a fantastic course. Very professional, Very authentic & I feel you made such a great course by taking thousands of feedbacks.

By LINDA L

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Mar 17, 2021

Excellent course!

It would be helpful to have pdfs of the video as a study aid. I have found them useful in other Coursera courses.

By Pasha

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Mar 15, 2021

More deeply covered then I've expected. Interesting to see new topics like Change Management and Career Support. Highly recommend!

By Appin D P

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Jun 23, 2024

I learned a lot in this course. I never had any experience working as project manager or in a management position in any company.

By Berfin D S

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Nov 26, 2023

I got some great takeaways about project management from this part of the course. I am very excited for the rest of the course!!!

By Mohammed I A

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Sep 17, 2023

I am very glad and grateful to Coursera and Google and all the lecturers for the excellent course. many many thanks to you all...

By Tim A

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Aug 7, 2023

I learned a lot in the introduction to project management. I am excited to learn more and continue with the google certification.

By JENNIFER U N

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Mar 23, 2023

It's a fantastic course, easy to understand, I recommend it to anyone interested in choosing project management as a career path.

By jaydan m

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Feb 2, 2023

Informations is well put together.

great delivery of details.

would recommend this course to anyone interesting in being a project

By Yara P

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Jan 19, 2023

I have really enjoyed identifying what is project management. The interaction keeps the course interesting and attention grabbing

By Romeo S

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Dec 2, 2022

Loved the instructor, great enthusiasm! Very useful insights along with excercices, really love the practical side of this course

By Victoria N

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Nov 18, 2022

It was very informative, I enjoyed most listening to the people already in project management field telling us about there jobs.

By Kimberley E

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Nov 10, 2022

Comprehensive course, covered all of the basis for project management for beginners. Learned a lot of new and informative stuff.

By Asha M

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Nov 7, 2022

its very helpful for me. And one more thing is contetnt that are in course is just awesome and simple so everyone can understand

By Tanisha N S

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Sep 16, 2022

So far the course is upbeat and engaging. I am eager to learn and this course does a great job setting a foundation for learning.

By Juan C V A

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Aug 7, 2022

The way how the course is breaking down and how the instructor explains each topic and the supported videos deliver a great value