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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

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

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 Matteo L

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Mar 28, 2021

A good introduction to project management

By Beth R

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Mar 19, 2021

I really enjoyed the introduction course.

By Tinu O

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Mar 16, 2021

Amazing foundation...I want to learn more

By Jose M R

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May 13, 2024

very complete course. I like it so much.

By Vipin K

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May 3, 2024

Great start to learn project management!

By Diana M

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Apr 26, 2024

Thank you for this introductory course!!

By Emil L

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Mar 28, 2024

Professional and very informative course

By Enida K

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Mar 18, 2024

totally happy with the way of explaining

By Banjo K

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Feb 21, 2024

An enlightening and inspiring experience

By Vijayan R

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Jan 13, 2024

Provides good understanding about basics

By Venkata L A

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Dec 28, 2023

very useful course for my career restart

By Real T w B T

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Nov 3, 2023

I had the best time learning on Coursera

By Ahmed O

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Oct 22, 2023

Great is not even the right description.

By Βάσια Κ

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Oct 15, 2023

basic staff we already know taking shape

By Cindy M

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Aug 9, 2023

Great introduction to Project Management

By ATIF R

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May 30, 2023

Fantastic teacher and student experience

By Heather B

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May 17, 2023

I really enjoyed this style of learning.

By hunain a

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Apr 4, 2023

Thanks, Google for such a detail course.

By Talha W

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Mar 28, 2023

Amazing and really comprehensive course!

By Muhammad F

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Mar 24, 2023

great thanks to give me this opportunity

By Harsha M

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Mar 24, 2023

learn a lot while attending this course.

By Adil H ( a

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Mar 20, 2023

OUTSTANDING EXPRENACE ...TNAKS TO GOOGLE

By Anthony V

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Mar 8, 2023

GREAT MATERIAL. ALOT OF GOOD INFORMATION

By Ego C J

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Mar 5, 2023

This is the best course I have ever had.

By Deidre P

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Feb 14, 2023

Easy to follow and take at your own pace