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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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SO

Apr 11, 2022

So much information was packaged in this course but it was so well organized and delivered that I was compelled to complete every segment. Well timed quizzes helped to ensure my comprehension as well.

SC

Oct 10, 2022

Very informative. Did not realize there was more in order to get the certificate. Need to be more transparent with the actual course agenda and allow for a less controlled way to get thru the courses.

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By Ilesanmi A

Apr 19, 2022

It's been an interesting two months learning about the Foundations of Project Management. The timeline is flexible, the tutors are brilliant, and the tasks are memory-refreshing. I look forward to learning about tools and techniques for effective project management.

By GVN

Apr 16, 2022

It's really an excellent Course for an individual who wants to understand the project management at high level and also gives very good overview. Individual can able decide how management carrer path can suits for them and how to go about further in his/her carreer..

By Charlene L

Aug 29, 2021

This course helped me understand what project management is. It's not the typical boring class. I love how people from google tells you a story about their practice and helps you visualize the job more. Thank you so much! OH! and they give you a lot of encouragement!

By Asakiso A

Jun 7, 2021

Very educative and unique for all persons irrespective of relevant experience or starting new, It is perfect. The Tutor has been very excellent in his delivery and pace. Thank You Google and Coursera for giving me the opportunity to take this course on financial aid.

By Sarah D

Nov 11, 2023

I am fully satisfied with the course. I loved the use of repetition in videos and readings, the graphics that helped with visualisation and the personal anecdotes that help you relate with real life experiences. Concepts are presented in a simple, relatable manner.

By Paul L

Nov 29, 2022

This was a great overview of what Project Management duties consist of. I thought I already had an idea by watching previous colleagues working in this role but I didn't realise there were so much more.

Thank you for the insight and I look forward to the next course.

By Khin H

Nov 17, 2022

Easy and fun to follow the instructions with clear and relevant examples and scenarios that instill in your learning memory. The videos are very helpful especially having to hear and listen to the experiences of those Program/Project Managers in their roles at work.

By Timur A

Aug 28, 2022

This course is amazing and it opened and refreshed a lot of information that was missing and it also helped me get the right vision of how project management is as a starter.

I can't get enough of it and im so excited to proceed with this career to the end and more.

By Harshida K

Jul 7, 2022

If one is looking for career for project manager, this is the perfect course . So much of knowledge and insights about the skills, responsibilites, tools used for project manager role. I thorougly enjoyed it and I am looking forward to learn more in further course.

By Lamwaka G J

May 7, 2022

This course was straight forward, the content was easyyy to understand and relatable to numerous industries. The examples were spot on, and the fact that we were guided on how to create a CV for entry level Project Management roles (not just entry) was very helpful.

By Heisa B G

Sep 29, 2021

Amazing course, I found very friendly the way it was recorded and the lenght of the videos.

In all the course, I never felt bored. I am not native english speaker and I was sooo easy to navigate and understand the whole course. LOVED IT! Cant wait to start the next.

By Marice P

Sep 19, 2021

I love this course. It has allowed me to understand a new way of working, communicating, and organizing. I can use the skills earned from this course in a variety of situations, I have realized I can use Coursera as an influence in my personal and professional life.

By K S

Oct 13, 2023

This course is a really good introduction to how project management can be for you having a career change. Although you may seem as if you're getting a refresher study, this course is built to polish a person with the abilities to learn from other perspectives.🙂👍

By Ashok C

Jan 3, 2022

I successfully completed the Foundation of Project Management Course today, which I have to say completely exceeded my expectations. So much great content, from great coaches that I will be reading and watching again and again as my own coaching practice develops.

By Shafi A

Sep 16, 2021

Course contents are easy to follow, lot of reading material and video lectures explaining the concepts in deep. Also, the exercise gives confidence on learning the project management terminologies easily. I have determined to complete all the six modules on time.

By Samah A

Aug 22, 2021

This course inspire me to develop myself and to move forward with my project management passion this field it like a sea had no end and open for creativity ,invasions and improvement I hope to finish all related course to fulfill my knowledge and my projects life .

By Dylan S

Aug 11, 2021

This course provides a good overview of the core pillars that drive project management and project managers. This course is clearly meant to provided a base for which the next courses on the certificate will build and expand on. In that sense, the course does well.

By James B

Jun 13, 2021

I found there to be lots of useful information that I think the project managers at my work do not even know. It really breaks it down well for you, and helps you to learn key points in how to properly manage a project. I can not wait to continue and keep learning.

By Maylee M F S

Dec 6, 2023

The Fundamentals of Project Management course was an enlightening journey that equipped me with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to approach project management with confidence. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a solid introduction to this field.

By Jason B

May 21, 2023

I feel this course is providing me a solid foundation of core concepts and first-hand accounts from professional Project Managers. I believe that teachings I find after this will be much easier to engage with because of my familiarity with what has been presented.

By Ming Y L

Dec 31, 2022

The first step helps you to learn more about Project Management, you will feel the content is easy in the initial stage, and gradually learn more new knowledge which shows a designed process and structure.All in all, it is a good online learning experience for me.

By Zaki A

Sep 15, 2022

If you're a project manager, or an aspiring project manager, without any academic or previous professional background in management, this course would be good for you because it can help you fill the knowledge gap in the fundamental aspects of project management.

By Noran Z

Sep 6, 2022

Very engaging and encouraging instructor, Emilio who is the project manager innovation, did a great job, even though it is online, but you can feel that you are setting in front of him in class. Thanks Emilio, looking forward to work with you one day soon, I hope.

By Pooja U

Mar 4, 2022

This Course is a robust foundation to a successful project management, and execution.

Thanks Coursera. Thumbsup. The best part is, it keeps the audience intact because of short interesting videos, and is not boring.

Regards,

Pooja Uppal (Currently Project manager)

By Edgars P

Feb 14, 2022

Very well structured course with clear strategic approach, by linking it's content to the next courses under the Project Management Certificate program. Provides very good explanation about the fundamentals of project management in an interactive and engaging way.