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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

EM

Dec 23, 2022

Its a Very insightful course will help you to grow and know more about the project management career path and every single detailed about it thank you Google and Coursera for this a great opportunity.

LL

Jan 18, 2022

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 Johnathan Z

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May 22, 2022

An amazing course in laying the foundation for beginners interested in Project Management. Provides basic understanding, doesn't overwhelm you and keeps you motivated to learn more.

By Pep C

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May 15, 2022

Excellent course to learn about organizational structures. How the organizational structure impacts project management outcomes, as well us improving products and reducing waste.

By Mahmoud S

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Feb 20, 2022

It's a great course. It helps you getting a better understanding of what prject management is and how to make good use of it. The course content is awesome. I strongly recommend it.

By Mohamed D

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Jan 15, 2022

Very good introductory on Project Management. Key concepts are covered at the high level giving you a good segway to other courses such as iniating a project or executing a project

By Luca M

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Jan 4, 2022

Top teachers and top contents. Course is totally flexible and can be easily tailored in terms of time management and individual learning capabilities. Absolutely Great! Thanks guys!

By Arief W

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Sep 3, 2021

This course is so helpful for me to understand the basics of the PM roles. The explanation is also easy to understand. Thank you google and Coursera for providing this great course.

By Badetife B

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Feb 12, 2024

This course is very good. As a beginner, I learned a lot of foundational project management principles. It also provided me with tips on how to apply for jobs in a new career path.

By Ferdi F

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Aug 10, 2023

Very interesting, how the Google team manages the projects, introduce structure & culture, change management, and the basic of PMO. Everything is explained in a very simple method.

By Neetu N

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Jul 25, 2023

This course was a great window into what PM s all about. It helped introduce topics without overwhelming the student. I found that the content was relatable and was easy to digest.

By shabana s

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May 27, 2023

thank you so much , which i learned in this platform it's very usefull my career path iam so happy to learn such a knowledgeable things which explore my thoughts in certain way ...

By Toshio K

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Dec 26, 2022

I found in this class that management jobs are not only for seasoned specialists working in the industry for a long period of time. I'm looking forward to the next class.

Thank you.

By Brandon M

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Dec 11, 2022

This course is amazing! It made me feel like I will become an essential part to a dynamic and challenging environment while also becoming a strong leader who puts their team first!

By Kelechi O

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Nov 2, 2022

The courses are well structured and each level forms the bedrock for levelling up on the next. I look forward to completing the course and applying for the CAPM certification exam.

By Sonia V

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Jul 22, 2022

This course was really conscise and I felt it was a great summary and introduction to Project Management- looking forward to learning more in the next courses of the certification.

By LOLFUNNIES

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May 25, 2022

This is a perfect introduction to Project Management. I learned a lot about the many things involved in working as a Project Manager and can't wait to continue to the next course.

By Ivan S

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Apr 5, 2022

A well-structured foundational level course. This material gave me some basic knowledge about PM that I did not know. I strongly recommend it as the initial point for this journey.

By Rafaela E

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Feb 17, 2022

A great overview about Project Management, this course is interactive, shared google's workers experience in the role and explore different modes of learning to escape of monotony.

By Ali A

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Feb 8, 2022

Gives an overall understanding of a project managers roles, positions, responsibilities and what to expect from the role. Course outline and context is on point and well-delivered.

By Peter W

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Sep 25, 2021

Great online class that provide insights for Project management. Foundation is important and I'm glad that the instructor explained it in simple terms that I understand. Thank you!

By Vikram S C

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Jul 12, 2021

A well structured course, that enables ab-initio learning, as well as serve as a refresher for other-industry professionals looking to brush up their skills in project management.

By Jesus E V C

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Jun 18, 2021

Thank you very much, see you in the next course, I am learning a lot

I would like to keep the material for later review, it should be included in the resources section for download.

By Estefania C A

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Jun 18, 2021

This course is really a good point to start in the world of Project Management and help to understand the basics of the role of a project manager. I enjoyed completing this course.

By Pranshu S

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Jun 3, 2021

ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE COURSE WITH IN DEPTH LEARNING CONCEPTS AND GREAT FACULTIES. THANKS TO FACULTIES THAT PUT THEIR FULL EFFORTS FOR EXPLAINIG AND MAKING CLEAR ALL THE CONCEPTS

By Lucas T

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May 29, 2021

A great introduction to project management has given me a thorough understanding of the function of the position and I am more interested in the follow-up professional methodology.

By Cesar C

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Apr 21, 2021

It has great insights into the basics of project management. The videos are clear, the readings comprehensive and the quizzes cover the relevant topics. Looking forward to course 2