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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....

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Jul 1, 2021

Mixed video, activity, and test help me focus and learn so much. And we can try many times in the test help us gain more confident and chance to enhance where we haven't understand. Such a great work.

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.

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By Jose R

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Aug 14, 2023

This was such a great introductory course to the foundations of project management. As someone who has worked in the field of product engineering management I found this course to be very refreshing and helped refresh some of my skills needed for this type of work type.

By Melodie L

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Jan 29, 2023

I believe this course is a great introduction to Project Management. It starts out with job searching different project management position which is a great way to see the potential demand for the occupation and explains what companies are looking for in this postion.

By Oluwasogo S

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Dec 27, 2022

This is a mind blowing course. I enjoyed every bit of the course and it gave me a proper foundation to go deeper into project management. The tutors were super amazing and exciting. the course contents and resources are so easy to learn and understand. Thank you google!

By Thanh H P

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Nov 4, 2022

It helps in general to understand PM task and how important they are in organizing, planning, managing the communications from small to complex projects. The knowledge is distributed in a way we empower but not too overwhelmed. I am happy to see what is in next courses.

By Katie C

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Apr 4, 2022

Easy to follow and nice varied learning material. I like the Google PMs who did the videos, easily relatable. I never understood what Change Management meant before, so this was like an Aha moment with this course!! I recommend as a great overview of Project Management.

By Henry A A

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Mar 11, 2022

This course is excellent. It's indeed a beginner-friendly course. I love how the coordinator breaks down every piece of the topic. I also enjoyed the day in the life of a project manager videos — they gave me an overview of what the work of a project manager looks like.

By salome k N

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Dec 16, 2021

It was a very nice course the instructors had practical examples of companies using various steps in the project life cycle and also I got to know what I should do from the initial stage of a project to the closing of the project. Thank you. I really enjoyed the course.

By Muhammad A

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Mar 30, 2023

I really enjoy the content of this course and how the instructor was delivering to us. I am amazed to learn basics Project Management techniques and how they will help us in my field as a Project Managers. Looking forward to complete the specialization for this course.

By Ben W O

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Oct 23, 2022

This course taught me the skills, tools, and techniques that are of grave importance in meeting project requirements. I now have an idea of what a career in project management entails.

I shall be grateful if I am given access to the next course.

Ben Williams Ohikhokhai

By Neththi K A V W

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Oct 7, 2022

One of the best Project Management courses available online. I am a Quantity Surveying Undergraduate and I gained a whole lot of new knowledge about project management which I believe would benefit me in my day to day life as well as in my career. Thanks a lot Google.

By Manal B

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Feb 27, 2022

The first time I study project management, the foundation course is very beautiful, useful and interesting, and from it I learn a lot of skills and competencies and a lot about the foundations of project management Thank you to the family of the project management team

By cecilia h

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Nov 18, 2021

This was a very informative course, learnt from industry leaders, I loved inserts from PMs from Google which gave advice, best practices, techniqques etc. The resources in the course has also been very helpful. My knowledge on project management has definitely broaden.

By Harry W B

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Sep 7, 2021

This is an excellent course to introduce Project Management. It easy to understand, very detail & with good examples. It covers: What is Project Management, Project Life Cycles, Methods of Project Management, Structure & Culture of Organizations, and Change Management.

By Lenin R

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May 12, 2021

The quality of the course exceeded my expectations. Instructors are highly qualified; the explanations are clear delivered by practical cases that ease my learning. Also, this course offers solid foundations to carry on the path of the Project Management Certification.

By Melchor B (

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Jul 24, 2023

One of the best leadership lessons in industry that I encounter. Apart from leadership books, it gives a lot of great thoughts of people from diverse background then one them become part of Google leadership managers inspires me to learn more of this management thing.

By André B

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Nov 16, 2022

Curso atualizado com as práticas aplicadas nos mercados, com metodologia que estimula o raciocínio e uma forma diferente de ensino, em que busca interagir alunos de todo o mundo e ainda, traz um rico conteúdo para a pessoa conseguir uma vaga de trabalho. Sensacional!

By Burhanuddin M

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Sep 13, 2022

The course was very interesting also it is comprehensive and easy to understand. The instructors of the course made sure that they are giving the information in a way so that I can catch it quicky also the MCQ in middle of the video are a good way to clear concepts.

By Ami N

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May 15, 2022

Loved it. It was the perfect beginning to project managment. I have been in project management for many years and I was curious as to what I would learn, how beneficial it would be and how it would be organized. The course has exceeded my expectations! Thank you!

By Venkatesapalani T

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Oct 29, 2021

Course : Google Project Management Certification

Course/Paper 1 : Foundation Of Project Management : Excellect , Curriculum & Tutoring - Thankyou Emilio & Team.

Course designed with space for innovative expression/implemention, on about that's learnt - Much Appreciated

By Alisha S

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Sep 27, 2021

I have learned a lot from taking this course in project management. it will definitely assist me on my journey becoming a project manager having the right tools from what i have learnt will enhance my career in this field. i am happy i took the time to do this course.

By Azhari R P

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Aug 1, 2021

I am new to online course. But Coursera give me the best learning experience. What I love the most is the sample problem reflects so much on real-life situation. I always prefer the technical or applicable problems rather than only "by theories". Overall great course!

By Tapiwa T

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Sep 16, 2024

The instructor for this course is 1000 % on point. He makes you want to keep learning and explains everything with a good easy to understand accent and grammar. Am grateful. and would love to meet this instructor in person the practical knowledge he has is awesome.

By Joan O

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Apr 1, 2024

This course is very insightful, I love the activities inside the modules and the quiz at the end of each module. It has given me a broader understanding and a more professional approach to starting a project. Thank you to coursera and all the teachers of this course.

By Roman Z

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Aug 22, 2023

Interesting course for beginners, who decided to be a Project Manager and people who just want to improve their skills in this area.

Definitely, I recommend this part of the whole course.

Thank you for giving us an opportunity and for your shared pieces of knowledge.

By Joanie C

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Sep 21, 2022

THe presentations/learning segments were in short segments, which is great for being able to do trainings in short windows I have available. The speakers and presenters were great. Really useful information and introduction to project management and methodologies.