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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 Mauricio I Z

Oct 12, 2021

Me gusta mucho la forma práctica y directa en la que explican todo el contenido.

By Michelle E

Oct 9, 2021

very clear and provide real-time and experience on the job of a project manager.

By Jonathan N

Oct 8, 2021

Throughly engaging! What a helpful refresher to the world of project management.

By Dhwanit J

Aug 19, 2021

It is the best courcse for those who wants to join the project management world.

By Mahesh M

Aug 18, 2021

Excellent course from Google, Great thanks to Coursera for this wonderful course

By Daniel

Jul 11, 2021

Excelente curso como complemento a los estudios formales de Gestión de proyectos

By Allen T

Jun 28, 2021

Very informative, and motivational for someone looking for new job opportunities

By Mrinmoy C

Jun 10, 2021

Very much informative course.Instructure and the method o delivery is too good.

By Jason Z

Jun 4, 2021

Well paced an spot on for someone interested in getting into project management

By udayan j

May 20, 2021

Excellent course with lots of knowledge of basic Project Management Fundamentals

By Marilin J C D

May 17, 2021

Excelente, aprendí mucho en el curso. Espero terminar los otros, muchas gracias.

By Ejike E

May 8, 2021

Outstanding. This is the First Step in achieving my dreams in Project Management

By Naima M

Apr 24, 2021

Thank you very much, I have learned a lot, and I am looking forward to course 2.

By Robby G

Mar 31, 2021

Really informative and you will know if PM is right for you just after course 1.

By Syeda A B

Nov 21, 2024

Great instructors and very lively and intimate style of lectures. Well done 👏

By Sripriya M

Nov 9, 2024

Enjoyed learning, course was fun and built curiosity and excitement throughout!

By ALMA E L O

Jun 28, 2024

Excelente para incursionar en el amplio mundo de la administración de proyectos

By Marta P

Apr 15, 2024

Really nice start, simply but it attaches attention for continuing whole course

By Joy R

Mar 14, 2024

It was everything and more,I learnt so much from it cant wait to start course 2

By Clement N

Jan 19, 2024

Great foundational course. Enjoyed every bit of it. Very practical and helpful.

By Tegyn A

Nov 8, 2023

A great course, well delivered. A fantastic introduction to Project Management.

By Ajay

Oct 2, 2023

Wonderful course with a simple and understandable way to teach.. great value :)

By Zeyad A

Sep 4, 2023

Very impressive! full of information and practices and yet, easy to understand.

By Mike P C

Aug 24, 2023

Engaging and easy to follow. Well structured and with a lot of great resources.

By Valeria N

Aug 22, 2023

Excelent course! I am definitely going to fulfill the entire series of courses.