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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

EM

Dec 23, 2022

Its a Very insightful course will help you to grow and know more about the project management career path and every single detailed about it thank you Google and Coursera for this a great opportunity.

SO

Apr 11, 2022

So much information was packaged in this course but it was so well organized and delivered that I was compelled to complete every segment. Well timed quizzes helped to ensure my comprehension as well.

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By S M

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Dec 9, 2021

This course was short but very informative and very helpful for an aspiring leader like myself.The content is well organised and focused on practical situations.Excellent course

By Damien M

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Nov 14, 2021

Excellent foundation course giving comprehensive explanations of what a project manager does. How organisations are structured and how your role as PM fits in and benefits them.

By Giovani F M

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Aug 3, 2021

It is a great introductory course to understand the foundations of project management. I've learned new concepts and it helped me to improve and make others concepts more clear.

By arij b

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Jul 30, 2021

la vérité, c'est que j'adore apprendre je suis toujours à la recherche de nouvelles opportunités d'apprentissage.la qualité du contenu su coursera dépasse toujours mes attentes.

By Muhammad Z

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Sep 9, 2024

saya bersyukur bisa menemukan khursus ini, sangat teratur dan rapih didalam menyampaikan materi. Profesional dan mendalami, bukan sekedar teori namun ahli dan seorang praktisis

By Penny G

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Mar 18, 2024

I found the course to be very user friendly and I was able to complete the modules in my own time frame allowing me to reread information as needed. Overall a great experience!

By Asya A B A A

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Aug 11, 2023

The best and the most useful online course I have ever come across. Everything was very well and clearly explained. The tutor has real grip on what he is teaching. All the best

By Shelly-Ann W

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Jul 20, 2023

Thanks for such great presenters that were very clear and relatable. I unlocked a new passion through this course and I am looking forward to successfully sitting my PMP Exam.

By Arun N

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Jul 7, 2023

Happy to have all the knowledge of Project Foundation. This is great to being part of this learning process. More to learn. Thanks Coursera (Google) for bringing such platform.

By isaac p

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Jun 2, 2023

I enjoyed the format of the lesson, but most importantly, I enjoyed the introduction of individuals in the field who talk about their experience and path to project management.

By Muhammad A F

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May 21, 2023

Kursus ini mengenalkan Project Management kepada orang awam seperti saya dengan sangat baik, cocok untuk pemula atau seorang project management yang ingin belajar lebih lanjut.

By Moeed A

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Apr 21, 2023

All the materials and content was very well arranged. Each new tool and techniques that I learned in this course Foundations of Project Management is really fascinating for me.

By jorge r

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Mar 28, 2023

if you want to learn more about this career Google helps you complete videos and lesions, thank you google

now I have more ideas about the PMP career, and where I can use it ,

By Jesska L A

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Mar 21, 2023

After completing the module, I feel like I got a good foundation not just in projects but also in managing any challenge in life. Project management is a lifelong skill indeed!

By Isaac E

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Jan 25, 2023

Very instructive and easy to follow. As indicated by the title it provides the fundamentals of Project Management which are a good starting point to achieve PMP certification.

By Martin S

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Aug 25, 2022

Great introduction into project management. Well structured. Interactive. Videos and readings in very goods shape. This is how I think the great online course should look like.

By YOUS7F _ (

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Aug 8, 2022

An innovative course that was neither easy nor difficult. I learned a lot and there was clarity from the teachers that contributed to the assimilation of each lesson. thank you

By jone g

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Jul 6, 2022

I loved this introduction to project management course and I am excited to continue onto the next leg of this course. The course was well organized, informative and inspiring.

By Rebecca Z

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May 20, 2022

I really enjoyed this course. The information was delivered in a format which was very easy to follow. The videos and articles strongly reinforced the key points of the course.

By Byanka G

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May 3, 2022

As a project manager it gives you a refresh of the core definitions.

It helps you to keep fresh the information for your daily work and to have a 1st approach to the PM world.

By Edrisse J

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Apr 4, 2022

Excellent start with the clear fundamentals of PM! I'm quite anxious to continue with the next course and going deeper and deeper into this amazing world of Project Management.

By Michał M

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Mar 27, 2022

Having dealt practically with project management in my previous roles, I must say it is a good course that helps summarize the besics and sets a good foundation for the future.

By Alejandra S

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Feb 28, 2022

Un curso completo y explicado de forma sencilla para iniciar y adentrarte en el área de Project Management, además otorga tips valiosos para aplicar en tu trabajo y curriculum.

By Giorgio R

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Feb 19, 2022

Excellent introduction to project management. I have some experience, and this is a great place to start as well as a good review for people with some knowledge and experience.

By Marlenin P

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Dec 16, 2021

I really enjoyed taking this course since it helped me broaden the knowledge on Project Management while gaining a lot more confidence to apply to future roles in this arena.