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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 Diana H

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Apr 10, 2021

Thank you it was a great learning experience!

By Madhavi G

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Mar 24, 2021

Very informative course. Enjoyed the course.

By Cat Y

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Nov 15, 2024

Great intro to the project manager position!

By Yessica s

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Nov 12, 2024

muy completo, y el temario bien estructurado

By Yalda F

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Nov 3, 2024

This course was perfect! Highly recommended!

By SULTAN H A

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Oct 3, 2024

كانت دوره مثمره ومليئة بالمعلومات والمكتسبات

By Josheb E M

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Sep 9, 2024

I learned a lot and that is important to me.

By Andrew E R

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Jul 7, 2024

Thorough introduction to project management!

By Daniel F S

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May 21, 2024

Excelent introduction to Project Management.

By sawan c

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Mar 14, 2024

Really informative which add on in my skills

By Neha A

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Mar 8, 2024

Provide great learning on project management

By AnkS

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Feb 2, 2024

Too good. Excellent explanation of concepts.

By Chris M

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Jan 21, 2024

Excellent introduction to project management

By Sukhwinder S B

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Dec 26, 2023

Great detailed explanation about all topics.

By Hussamuddin D

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Dec 10, 2023

Very Well Organized Lectures With activities

By Varun G

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Dec 3, 2023

amazing course for project management basics

By Bakinde B

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Oct 18, 2023

It was well explained for easy understanding

By Salomé S

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Oct 7, 2023

Awesome, I learnt a lot. Thank you very much

By Alagbe S

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Oct 6, 2023

An introductory course to Project Management

By Verónica B V

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Oct 5, 2023

it was great! Thanks to Coursera and Google!

By Muhammad U

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Sep 1, 2023

Very special course with a suitable content.

By Piero S

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Aug 1, 2023

This course is really clear and explicative.

By Tunde A

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Jul 29, 2023

Very detailed program.

Highly recommended...

By oluwakemi o

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Jul 23, 2023

I learnt so many new concepts. Thank you all

By Abhiyudaya S

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Jul 23, 2023

One of the best course on Project management