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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 Vivek K

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Nov 9, 2021

Really it give me good insight and knowledge of the basics of Project Management.

By Greta M

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Oct 10, 2021

Excellent Introduction, it covers the most important concepts very undertandable.

By Rachel Z

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Sep 13, 2021

This course is just what i needed! It is easy and fun and I have learned so much.

By Reyes G

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Aug 28, 2021

I liked the course very much it is very well structured and simple to understand.

By Lau C

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Aug 3, 2021

Buena introducción, el formato es bastante dinámico y las actividades muy claras.

By Brianie T (

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Aug 3, 2021

Learned a lot about project management and how to start looking for a new career.

By Prasanna K

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Jul 21, 2021

Excellent Course and Indepth Information, Thank you soo much coursera and google.

By Pedro V L T

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Jul 2, 2021

" muito bom, dá-nos maior abertura e visão, nas diversas areas de atividade..."

By Thuy P

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Jun 24, 2021

Extremely helpful course for anyone wishing to start career in projectmanagement!

By Mukhtar A

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May 17, 2021

The course presents a very organized and solid foundation for project management.

By Fiona G

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May 11, 2021

Informative and interesting. I like the way the course is taught, I learned a lot

By Daphnie G

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May 5, 2021

its an eye opener, cant wait to experience the entire project management package.

By Mayar G

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Apr 3, 2021

Great Course!! totally recommended cuz I learned new terminologies and concepts!!

By Javier S F

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Mar 17, 2021

This course is the perfect one to get started if you are trying to land a PM role

By Michael M

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Nov 8, 2024

Very happy so far with the program. Looking forward to more challenging lessons.

By D. P S

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Aug 27, 2024

easy to understand, systematic, the quiz and exercise make the learning more fun

By Mohamed A

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Jun 22, 2024

Interesting course I have learned many skills in project management fundamentals

By Manzi D

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Apr 26, 2024

This course gave me A good understanding of how different organization function.

By Shoaib T

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Mar 29, 2024

An outstanding course with best guidance to understand about Project Management.

By Manjula

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Dec 18, 2023

This is just what you need to kick off your PM track! Absolutely Amazing course.

By Margaret R

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Oct 18, 2023

Excellent 1st course to get you started in Project Management. Highly recommend!

By greeshma s

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Oct 17, 2023

Very helpful and can relate to our current roles and responsibilities. Thankyou

By Olamide P

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Aug 21, 2023

I had an amazing learning experience with the teacher in this course, Thank you.

By Tina C

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Aug 21, 2023

Great information to start. Necessary information to be a good project manager.

By Dr C L J

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Aug 8, 2023

This program was very hands-on and integrating. I loved the process and quizzes.