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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

SC

Jul 3, 2021

I'm learning a LOT, and you don't have to take it quite as slowly as they suggest. But, it's nice that there's a manageable pace set out for you. Instructor and guests were great--relatable and clear.

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

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By Tabitha M

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Feb 24, 2023

What an eye-opening course. So many great concepts taught. Highly recommend.

By Ivan K

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Jan 31, 2023

Great review of basic information needed to be an effective project manager.

By Assmae E

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Jan 20, 2023

What an amazing course, well explained. I am excited for what is coming next

By Aisha A M

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Jan 20, 2023

this was an eye-opener to a whole new field for me. The best decision ever!!

By Hemapriya K

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Dec 28, 2022

I liked this course very much. I learned many new skills through this course

By Nellie J

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Dec 15, 2022

I love this project management course and the lived experience of employees.

By shreya y

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Dec 9, 2022

It definitely is the best to start on your PMP journey, concise and clear .

By Joseline K - A

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Dec 6, 2022

I am learning great project planning and time management skills here. Kudos!

By Laila N

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Oct 27, 2022

Fantastic foundational course. Excellent instruction and reading material.

By Maria K

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Oct 27, 2022

Very clear explanations, interresting career paths examples, great speakers

By Gifton C

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Sep 25, 2022

Excellent foundation to project management. Well done Google and Coursera.

By Niall O

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Sep 16, 2022

Great course. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to get in to a PM role.

By Opeoluwa F

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Sep 15, 2022

Awesome and detail-packed course. Definitely bound to impress new learners!

By Seva B

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Sep 12, 2022

Thank you for making this course! Really useful and insighfull for newcomers

By Sakshi G

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Aug 20, 2022

Very beneficial, got good knowledge about Foundations of Project Management.

By Anthony

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Aug 11, 2022

I love the great kcik off of all the parts of a project and how is involved.

By Abdulrahman A

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Aug 11, 2022

I really enjoyed this course and looking forward to more courses from google

By Chinemerem U

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Jul 26, 2022

This course has a great content for my career pursuit in project management.

By Roman V

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Jul 15, 2022

The course will be helpful if your projects are huge and invole many people.

By Kapil G

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Jul 9, 2022

Excellent content and a fascinating concept that we can apply to every role!

By Connor M

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Jun 19, 2022

Excellent beginner course as an intro to Project Management as a profession!

By Chaitanya V S R

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Jun 15, 2022

The Course was well taught and designed well. thanks to Coursera and Google.

By Akanksha t

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Jun 6, 2022

It is an amazing course and very very help to make your base study stronger.

By Quang N B

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Jun 4, 2022

The course has been explained in a simple way. I like it. Strongly recommend

By Yogendra G C

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Mar 22, 2022

Very good course for the people spanning there career in Project management.