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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

RC

Dec 20, 2022

This course 1 is so clear that I can even apply it to my daily routine! I want to explore more about Project Management. Thank you, Google: Coursera for making this happen to those who lack knowledge.

MR

Nov 27, 2021

Learned a lot such as Agile, C-Suite, Change management, Corporate governance, Culture mapping, DMAIC, Kanban, Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Linear, Matrix structure, Reporting chart, Six Sigma etc. Thank you

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By Azeez B

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Apr 21, 2022

It's a wonderful course for every newie in project management. I really enjoyed the course.

By Awais G

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Apr 16, 2022

Highly recommended for newbies, it helped me a lot in my learning about Project management.

By Maria P

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Mar 31, 2022

Good combination of video content and reading content. Clearly outlined and easy to follow.

By Omobolanle D O

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Mar 29, 2022

A lot was learnt, i enjoyed learning the project life cycle and many more. Thank you Google

By Hasham K

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Mar 5, 2022

The course was amazing and it provided me great insight into the project management domain.

By Azarnoosh E

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Feb 27, 2022

I really enjoyed this course. It was very informative and well presented. Thank you Google.

By Chooye M

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Jan 26, 2022

The course is so informative and fun. The content is well structured and easy to understand

By G G

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Jan 21, 2022

It was very intresting. Good for anyone who wants to get a glimpse of what being a PM means

By Juan V

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Jan 11, 2022

All I needed to fix my autistic executive disfuntuion while also learning a carreer skills.

By Sutirtha S M

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Dec 10, 2021

Very happy with the quality content and also with the instructor. Thank you so much GOOGLE.

By Paola G

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Nov 1, 2021

Foundantions of Projefct Management was a great course, it introduced me to the path of PM.

By Roberto g

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Oct 12, 2021

Corso ben fatto. anche se a un livello base offre molti spunti di riflessione interessanti.

By John A T

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Oct 2, 2021

This coures is very good start for all learners who wants to excell in project management.

By Aminur r

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Aug 30, 2021

I learned so many things from this course.Thanks the team of Google to prepare this course.

By Sara k e h

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Aug 29, 2021

amazing,so inspiring ,,I really liked it.I enjoyed this one.cant wait to finish this course

By Prianka C

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Aug 9, 2021

Best faculty best teaching best course to be an expertsexpertexpertexpertexpertexpertexpert

By varun n

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Jul 4, 2021

Best course to understand about project management through project manager of google itself

By Reagan G

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Jun 28, 2021

Great intro to project management. I loved how easy it was to follow along and do the work.

By Steve F

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Jun 16, 2021

Very general start but after finishing up a very fine introduction into project management.

By Dimitrios B

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May 6, 2021

Excellent course, well organized, explanatory, covers a wide range, I would recommend it!!!

By Benjamin S G

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Apr 28, 2021

I'm glad I decided to do this specialization. It's going to affect every aspect of my life!

By Ricardo N

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Apr 11, 2021

Para um curso introdutório foi muito bom, conteúdo interessante, objetivo e bem organizado.

By Olga

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Apr 9, 2021

A perfectly balanced and easy for understanding course for beginners in project management!

By Yesi S

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Oct 26, 2024

The way the material is broken down makes it easy to understand and helps retain learning.

By Muhammad T

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Apr 24, 2024

It's been a great journey and start towards project management. Thanks Coursera and Google