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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.

JK

Oct 5, 2021

Very informative and thorough! I've finished this course with so much knowledge that can be applied to the workforce. Everything is laid out in easy to follow and efficient steps. Couldn't be happier!

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By Mohammed A

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Jul 11, 2021

God Bless All who teach us and give this new learning.

many people in need for this to help them selves and there families .

Thanks a lot.

Mohammed A M

By Kirsten G

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Jul 10, 2021

I learned so much already. I didnt realize how many different types of approaches there were to project management and I'm excited to keep learning

By Taiwo A

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May 26, 2021

I LOVE THIS COURSE, A LOT OF SKILLS ACQUIRED AND I LOVE THE WAY THE GOOGLE EMPLOYEES IMPACTED THE KNOWLEDGE TOO. I AM SURE PROCEEDING TO COURSE TWO.

By The F S

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May 12, 2021

I learned a lot. Appreciate this platform and the opportunities it provides! If you're an online learner-or like to study at your own pace; do it!!!

By Sukanya P

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May 5, 2021

Great start to Project Management. Helped to understand the processes in Project Management, skills, how to job search. Excited for the next course.

By Alejandra M

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May 4, 2021

Great introductory course! The instructor was engaging and motivating. I really like the combination of lectures and reading assignments. Thank you!

By Zac M

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Mar 31, 2021

Excellent course about the basics of project management. Learning activities were well structured and the videos were enjoyable and easy to follow.

By Nichole W

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Aug 21, 2024

The videos and breakdown of the sections with the quizzes really helped me to understand and retain all of the information provided in this course.

By Joseph S

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Dec 13, 2023

The course material breaks down the foundation of project management in basic understandable terms. It is easy to follow along and well organized.

By Osama M

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Jul 2, 2023

A beneficial and practical course. I got promoted in the middle of this course and it was a valuable piece of knowledge to get hold of my position.

By Ashley S

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Jun 9, 2023

Extremely informative, well designed, easy to follow and enjoyable. I also love that a certificate is produced after the completion of each course.

By Quynh P

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Jun 5, 2023

This course provides many foundation knowledge about project management, which helps me become more confident and outstanding with other candidates

By Nene O

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May 4, 2023

Demystified Project Management with clear and realistic examples. 10/10 would recommend for anyone wanting to start a career in project management.

By Lucia T

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Sep 23, 2022

it was a great course! I loved the structure of it, all the videos, readings, and quizzes word awesome to a follow the line of this first module.

By akash k

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Aug 6, 2022

Every single concept helped me a lot to learn about the course of project managet.coursera will help me,when iam search searching for job.

thankyou.

By Michael C

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Jul 18, 2022

I learned so much from this course including not just new information but the vernacular to describe what I am already doing as a project manager.

By Alanna P

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Jul 11, 2022

This course has been amazing and so helpful to me and it is only the first course. I can't wait to learn more. Thank you for putting this together!

By Oguntayo M A

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Jul 1, 2022

This is a very good foundation for anyone looking to start a career in project management. The course content are awesome and absolutely relatable.

By Kausha P

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Jul 1, 2022

Very Detailed and Informative each and every topics are in this course. Very much useful for all level of professionals in Project Management field

By Roderick C

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Jun 30, 2022

I love the way the teaching is done and how the associates related the Project Management role to real life experience. It made it easier to learn.

By Chandan J

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May 22, 2022

It's an indeed and very well structured course designed in video and reading , graphics , quizzes formats to understand easily. Thank you Google :)

By Nihitha S

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May 3, 2022

this course was more intresting and something different from other course, it was was very use full for managing the project which is carryed by me

By Cecilia B

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Apr 20, 2022

Great course that can be applied across industries and professions. Many great tips and tools that I plan on using immediately in my work practice.

By Heather P

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Apr 9, 2022

Very informative, easy to follow, planned through.

I look forward to contineing to take more courses on Coursera, especially ones offered by Google.

By Angel D

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Apr 7, 2022

Good content for a beginner project manager. I found much of it familiar but it was good to revisit the basics after a long break from my career.