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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 Adil M

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Dec 18, 2022

Love this course. Looking forward to course 2

By Shubhi G

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Dec 12, 2022

The best investment for a young professional.

By Lovely J T

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Oct 31, 2022

Great course! Will definitely take Course 2!

By FTU.CS2 V B P

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Oct 29, 2022

Definitely give learners a big picture of PM

By Mohamed E

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Oct 17, 2022

Greate knowledge and really great instructor.

By Enrique M

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Oct 4, 2022

Well done.

Informative and straight forward.

By Abid H S

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Oct 4, 2022

Best foundation course in project management

By Dheeraj G

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Sep 27, 2022

Coures is Designed to Understandable to all.

By Janelle M

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Sep 15, 2022

Great course with a lot of great information.

By Alvaro L

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Sep 6, 2022

Love the teacher. Very clear and great pace.

By Daniel F G V

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Aug 15, 2022

Excelente Curso muy completo y muy práctico!!

By Nadika S

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Aug 2, 2022

great way to start and introducing the course

By Linda P

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Jul 31, 2022

very interesting can not wait to complete all

By Ajoe A

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Jul 15, 2022

Well explained and understandable to everyone

By sadiq a

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Jul 15, 2022

Amazing course outline and Wonderful tutoring

By Donny F

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Jul 12, 2022

The course had alot of good information in it

By yutao z

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Jul 4, 2022

great class to begin with project management.

By Deleted A

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Jun 26, 2022

Very important informative platform to learn.

By Joseph O O

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Jun 23, 2022

Simple and easy to learn! thank you coursera!

By Glauco H L

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Jun 21, 2022

Excelente, didático. Fornece muitos insights.

By Oluwanifemi A

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Jun 3, 2022

Lovely teaching. I enjoyed the course a lot.

By kareem a

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Jun 3, 2022

It gives a good overview on project managment

By Manuja M

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Jun 1, 2022

Very good course , really enjoyed learning it

By Benjamin E

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May 4, 2022

Gave me a fresh insight on project management

By Jorge M

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May 1, 2022

Ver helpful to start the project manager path