The Foundations of Project Management really does go over the foundations and more. It doesn't go too in depth to the point that you become overwhelmed. It's super do-able! I also like that through out the course there are sections dedicated to the job hunting side of project management such as what kinds of job titles to look for and what kinds of skills you can add to your resume. This is perfect for beginners looking to see if project management is right for them.

As someone completely new to the majority of these concepts, I found the course to be a comprehensive introductory overview into the world of project management. It was well put together with industry relevant terminology, standards, and practices. I strongly recommend taking this course if you're interested in the field and especially if you already have a position in it as I'm certain this course would be an asset in being reminded of essential tools and strategies.

This is a good beginner course with its contents assembled very nicely in an easy-to-follow manner and a mix of reading, quizzes and videos that kept it more multi-tonous and engaging. The instructors did a great job! Learned several concepts such as the four project steps, tools like Waterfall, Agile, the various project components and interestingly, how culture and governance interact with each other within the larger confines of an organization. A big Thank You!

The way that Google put together this introduction course was amazing. When you can go through a course and are excited to move on to the next portion of the class was really a fun and exciting way to learn. By far one of the most engaging courses I've ever taken whether that be in person or online. If you're thinking about doing this certificate during the 7 day trial you can finish this first course in a week and I'm sure you will be wanting to come back for more!

The course was fantastic and delivered with great precision. Not only did I enjoy the course, I gained lot of tips and transferable insight which I know will be of value in my next role. The facilitator, especially the main one were very honest and out-spoken. They shared their own journey at/prior to Google, which are quite interesting and encouraging. Honestly, they should be mentors. Really, the course was very delivered and surpass my expectation. Great job!!!

Wonderful content with clear explanations to the complicated concepts! I have been hearing about the terms like waterfall and agile project management methodologies for long and now got a chance to know more! The course is back up with real-life examples and experiences of Googlers. It helps to actualize the concepts and ideas into real scenarios. Thanks for the great content and inspirations! Would definitely be helpful towards future works in project management!

i have learnt a lot on the role and responsibility of a project manager and how organization structure and culture impacts on the the overall success of a company. i enjoyed change management concepts very well on the need for the team to understand the urgency and importance, being able to make sure your team understand the responsibility in their hands,of course having a team with great skill set/capacity plus an effective communication framework .

This course is well structured, each topic builds up to the next, in the beginning I thought this is a career change course but as I kept on going I realised that I not understand Project Life cycle, styles, methodologies, frameworks, tools and so on. I love the way terminology is introduced, the instructor throw in a new term and repeatedly use it until I understood the meaning. Knowledge test quiz are very important and necessary. Looking forward to course 2.

This course and these instructors are amazing. Coming into this program I was unaware that Project Management was a big part of our daily routine. This Course was amazing and explained every step of the way plus repeated it till you got it. Our brains have to hear something 7-10 times before comprehending it. I suggest anyone looking for at-home work or out in the field wanting to make more money with the knowledge we already do daily, this course is for you!

Sometimes we do things without proper understanding. As mentioned in the course, I have used these project management skills in my career before. But was never able to recognize the pattern. Thus, I was never able to measure the data and my progress. After this course, I can see those patterns much more clearly. These definitely are skills for life. Very beneficial to grow as a professional. Thank you Emilio and Google. I am eager to dig deeper and learn more.

The course was very organized. It was easy to maintain focus with the various learning methods including reading, videos, quizzes, and interactive scenarios. I appreaciate seeing Google employees explain their journeys to becoming PMs. It made a career in PM seem very realistic, especially for someone trying to enter this field. The ability to download documents for future use is very helpful! I am very appreciative of the diversity of the cartoon characters.

I really enjoyed the delivery of the Foundations of Project Management course. It seemed slow paced at first, but I realised it was with purpose. Google did a great job ensuring all learning styles had opportunities to engage and retain information with a balance of readings, lecture vieos, experiencial videos, discussions, images, and added the ability to dowload readings directly, which is awesome for people like me who use alternative software for reading.

Hey Google, Thanks for the brief content. I had a very good learning experience with Emilio, Program manager at Google. Thanks Emilio for explaining all necessary concepts to build a strong foundation in project management, in a simpler and effective way. Thanks to the team for all the learning materials, interactive discussion prompts, plug-ins, quiz and what not. I would like to appreciate and thank the entire team for broadcasting such an amazing content.

This course was very beneficial to someone who did not have much of a background in formal 'project mangement.' The format was great and the presentors were professional and articulate. If I had one suggestion it would be to integrate more exercises that are practical in nature. The few interative exercise helped to underscore the major concepts being presented. They also broke up the monotany of videos. Thanks for providing this affordable alternative.

Engaging with these job boards has provided a clearer picture of what employers are looking for, allowing me to tailor my applications more effectively. The exercise underscored the importance of continuous learning and adaptability in meeting industry standards. Moving forward, I am motivated to pursue additional certifications in Agile methodologies and seek opportunities to lead more complex projects, ensuring that I remain competitive in the job market.

Easy to follow and to go back to review material in Coursera. The coursework is manageable and approachable in a way that does not make me feel overwhelmed or intimidated by new information. There are tons of professionals presenting their project management career stories as well as what they found useful. This has been my favorite aspect of this course. It makes it relatable and helps me picture what my new role could look like with time and dedication.

The course is packed with unbelievable, useful insights into Project Management.

I love the tracking of ones progress, the inbetween lecture tests, the exercises, the final test as well, after each major session and the testimonies of real people that talked about their experiences.

This will encourage you.

I am not new in handling Projects and delivering them as well but I am glad I took this course on its own, I intend on completing the other modules .

As a student the last view years with WGU, I can say this course is exceptionally well done with in-depth learning and is highly engaging. I am getting a lot more out of this than I thought would be offered which is motivating me to keep going--knowing when I complete the certificate, it will be well worth my time and effort. The material aligns very well with my current classes this term as well which I know will be value added. Great Work Google!

Thanks for this course!

I work as a PM in Construction industry, in a small company. We use waterfall method in our day-to-day work. For me was a revelation to find out that there are so much more about the project management.

I'm excited to continue learning contemporary tools and how to use them in daily work. This course is already helped me to stretch the world map inside my head. And, I'm diving deeper!

Thanks Emilio and Google team!

Cheers,

Alex

The Foundations of Project Management was an awesome course that was offered by Google. Learned so much about PM and jobs that are available, including the life cycle of the project. Realized very quickly that many of the skills I had used in previous jobs were the same skills used on project management jobs. My time was well spent taking this course. Looking forward to starting the second course Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project.

The format of the course enables one to understand the project management principles even without prior knowledge.

The input from persons who are already in project/program management makes the course nore practical.

The transcription for the videos is accurate, making accessible to people with hearing problems.

The externl link for further reading are very helpful.

The invideo quizes helps improve the learners concetration.

Its worth the $14 a month fee.

I am impressed by professionalism of google's classes. The presenters/employees were professional and took time to present things in a way that made all the material engaging and thought provoking. The assisgnments were not too easy to the point that anyone could do them in 1 minute, but they weren't too hard in discouraging others from taking them. I highly recommend this course to people who are looking to start their career in project management.

The course is a great start for anyone who wants to have a career in Project Management. They made sure that every lesson was easy to understand and that everyone could easily get a grasp of the material. All examples are based on real-life situations, which makes the course more interesting. Since I enjoyed all the discussions so much, I was able to finish it in two weeks. I'm excited to start the next course to learn more about Project Management.

Interesting course. I loved each and every part of this course. The way the instructor took this course was just awesome. I learned many new concepts of PM from this course. This course gave me the confidence that even I could become the PM in my near future by doing hard work and gaining the right skill set that is needed. I'm looking into completing the rest of the courses in this specialization. Thanks, Google and Coursera for this awsome course.

I have been functioning as a project manager semi-professionally, based off things I've learned from other professionals, in the course of my vfx training, and various internships. I started this course so I could round out my education a bit, and so far, I am finding that the positivity of the presenters and their relatability - keeps bringing me back to the work, to complete the course, no matter what other upheavals I have been working through.