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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.

BC

Dec 26, 2021

This course is very helpful for those who want to kick start their career in project management field. It is highly interactive and covers basics of project management thoroughly. I really enjoyed it.

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By Erika N

Aug 5, 2022

Was a great expreciene to learn and earn a certification in Project Management, and it's really most complete course about this area. Thanks very much for the opportinity. I can't complain!

By Dr. K A T

Mar 18, 2022

Well-developed course with relevant talks to encourage learning. Hands activities and assessment feedback were helpful. Nice blend of required and optional participation for discussions.

By Laurie M A

Feb 22, 2022

I appareciate the ability to update my project management skill set in such as an easy manner: lecutre, notes, some Q&A and tests. A great way for me to learn and retain the content. Great!

By Erin T

Jan 2, 2022

This course was extremely informational and easy to understand. It provided a lot of examples and different perspectives from people who are in the industry that I desire to transition to.

By Alex P V

Aug 13, 2021

The course content is very broad and all its structure is very didactic, which enables solid learning of all matters, I am very satisfied and with many expectations to continue the program.

By Richard C G

Apr 20, 2021

The experience for this course was exemplary wonderful. However I have an issue with the Notes part as it is hard to take search all notes, there's no search bar for easy find the keywords.

By Rafael D L

Feb 19, 2024

I enjoyed all the information and the learning process. It's a powerful course on how the project management can impact positively and widely to all people, communities, and organizations.

By Sabrina B

Nov 21, 2023

This is a very good introduction course. It gives you a lot of new words and concepts that are necessary in the field. It is easy to understand and I would say it is perfect for beginners!

By Mahadi D

Sep 6, 2023

I was learning a lot of things and also got a challenging task and quiz for complete. I got a lot of knowledge. My advice, you still need to learn the topic outside what you learn in here.

By Senthilkumar L

Aug 11, 2023

Very nicely designed giving Hands-on experience with real time scenario. Not just theory and Videos alone. Many activities and perr review system are unique ones. Best course presentation.

By 張又文

Aug 6, 2023

Very useful information and tool guide me into project management world. I was a sales consultant who switching my job to project manager. The course provided good recourses and materials!

By Prakash M

Jun 4, 2023

Wonderful course. Being an Ops manager, this course has helped me tremendously to identify, incorporate and improve my existing work experience and to see things from a more informed way.

By Cassandra J

Jan 10, 2023

Extremely informative and all of the speakers were really impactful. I love that they took everything at a measured pace to ensure understanding and comprehension. Can't wait for course 2.

By Armando J Q J

Oct 12, 2022

The entirety of Course 1 has my full attention and commitment to learning and pursuing the new career path of project management. Thank you and I look forward to all that is next to come.

By Mukesh G

Sep 23, 2022

Fantastic! I like the combination of videos/reading material used. Also, the relevant short examples used to explain the concepts is great. Look forward to the next course in this series.

By Adeilson S

Aug 25, 2022

Uma experiência formidável. Muito intenso e denso. Com forte envolvimento, descobrimos o universo da gerência de projetos e somos inseridos de forma absoluta pela didática e pelos métodos!

By Jaayeza

Aug 5, 2022

Great course , where i learned what is project managment , its life cycle , ,methodology etc.Also i learned abour organizational culture and structure , corporate and project governance.

By Onwubiko B I

Jul 7, 2022

I really want to cease this medium to appreaciate all those who made this opportunity possible for people like us who are less previllege, please keep the good work going, i love you all.!

By Rupali A

Jul 6, 2022

The Course is very comprehensive. It contains all the details of a Project & how it can manage through Project Management. I would certainly recommend to take up this course if keen in PM.

By Giulio C

Jun 19, 2022

The course is all related to project management concepts. Every concept is presented and explained through effective real-case scenarios. It builds a great foundation for the next courses.

By babatunde o

May 15, 2022

When i first came across this course, i never knew is going to unlock my new career opportunities. I really want say a very big thank you to Google and coursera for this great opportunity.

By Thalia A R R

Apr 14, 2022

A great introduction that prepares you with very important and surprising theoretical knowledge, now I feel more confident about what being a project manager entails. Thanks for the course

By L K

Feb 10, 2022

To be able to hear from Googlers and their own journey was fascinating. Course is prepared professionally, lots of resources provided for further reading, interactive, fun and resourceful.

By kapil V

Feb 6, 2022

I am a project manager I was looking for improve my managing skills thats why I joined this course and I really getting improve, thanks google and coursera to provide such a good learning.

By Jana A

Oct 18, 2021

It was so well done and put together for someone completely new to this course - it was made so easy to follow along to but not too busy that it was a breeze. I thoroughly enjoyed myself!