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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

LD

Aug 11, 2021

I loved this course. It was so informative. I took a lot of notes and hope to implement everything I've learned in real-life instances. I look forward to advancing professionally as a project manager.

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.

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By Upasana M

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Mar 30, 2022

Course was very useful . Really enjoyed the topics

By David W V

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Mar 26, 2022

Love it great refresher course, it great learning.

By Sundar S

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Mar 20, 2022

Perfect Course for beginers in project management.

By Pryce J S

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Mar 14, 2022

It was longer than I expected but easy to follow.

By Tigist E

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Mar 13, 2022

flexible and detailed about the course, thank you!

By Benard I

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Mar 1, 2022

It has been a great experience and very insightful

By Maria A

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Feb 1, 2022

Great course. Very detailed and not boring at all.

By Randy S

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Jan 27, 2022

Excellent Foundation course on Project Management.

By Harv C

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Jan 2, 2022

Great foundation to the art of project management.

By Ibikunle F

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Dec 28, 2021

Impressive and simple breakdown on the foundations

By Charly R

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Dec 26, 2021

Provides an awesome knowledge base for the new PM

By Syafina W

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Dec 10, 2021

the speakes is very good at explaining things. He

By Abdessamad A

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Oct 26, 2021

This was so helpful!

Thank you Google and Coursera.

By Akhil A

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Oct 19, 2021

Great Course and loved the examples and simplicity

By Mutale N

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Sep 23, 2021

Easy to understand and looking forward to applying

By Manuel R R B

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Sep 19, 2021

Excelente curso para empezar y seguir aprendiendo.

By Kacper “ G

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Sep 17, 2021

It was a great introduction to project managment.

By SONIYA A

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Sep 13, 2021

Amazing interactive course, thoroughly enjoyed it!

By Edwin C

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Aug 4, 2021

a very good and educative course thanks to google

By ayman m

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Aug 4, 2021

Eexcellent practical course. thanks google for it

By Emmanuel N

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Jul 15, 2021

Such an amazing course. Loved every moment of it.

By Muneeb A

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Jul 8, 2021

Wish i would have done this before!! A must to do!

By David M M F

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Jun 19, 2021

Great Insights and variaty of tools for the future

By Amy B

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Jun 12, 2021

Create overview of Project Management fundamentals

By Adikeshav c

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May 10, 2021

Wonderful intro to the world of project management