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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

BC

Dec 26, 2021

This course is very helpful for those who want to kick start their career in project management field. It is highly interactive and covers basics of project management thoroughly. I really enjoyed it.

SC

Nov 10, 2022

It was a fantastic learning experience with a knowledge of project management information. The team as a whole did a fantastic job of demonstrating their individual perspectives on project management.

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By Prudhvi V

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Aug 21, 2021

It's too informative to me as I'm beginner.

By Kneyone M

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Jul 27, 2021

Very informative and easy to interact with.

By Catarina C

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Jul 17, 2021

For beginners and "know-it-all" ;) Awesome!

By Andrea L

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Jul 1, 2021

A nice introduction into Project Management

By Muneeb R A

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Jun 20, 2021

this was really fun and easy to understand

By Rachel E

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May 20, 2021

A great intro. Very enjoyable. Good pace.

By Noura R

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May 20, 2021

Happy learning indeed :) Thank you so much.

By vrinda b

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May 16, 2021

Great content and to the point explanation.

By Tim C

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May 7, 2021

Great course and fits my style of learning.

By Pablo M

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Apr 12, 2021

Excellent course it made me stick it to it.

By Angeline C

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Mar 27, 2021

This course is very helpful I learned a lot

By Bland A

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Mar 15, 2021

Super awesome for new in management courses

By Samuel R P V

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Apr 17, 2024

Excelente course, I learn a Lot of things.

By Hazel W

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Apr 10, 2024

Very detailed and well structured course .

By CARLOS A M

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Mar 29, 2024

Excelente oportunidad que ofrece Coursera.

By Bood S

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Mar 4, 2024

Great Foundations Course. Highly Recommend

By Joshua v d H

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Dec 25, 2023

A great start for any new project manager!

By Németh M

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Nov 14, 2023

Extremely useful course. Thank you Google!

By Chinaelo J O

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Oct 26, 2023

I really like how relatable this course is

By João V d R O

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Oct 23, 2023

Muito bom, agregou muito na minha carreira

By ALI K

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Oct 12, 2023

thank you google and coursera for the info

By Tawee S

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Sep 5, 2023

add more PM skill and next to grow my job.

By Yahya A S A

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Aug 16, 2023

Thank you for your efforts in this course.

By Vinayak A

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Aug 7, 2023

Carefully Constructed and In-depth Course,

By N K

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Aug 1, 2023

very informative and very well presented !