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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

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!

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 Merlin K

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Oct 17, 2022

Very motivating, super informative and entertaining at the same time.

I actually was amazed how fast the time flew by while taking this course.

Great job :)

By Saritha R

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Oct 14, 2022

It is an absolute treat for someone who wants to learn in a simple and easy way. This will surely benefit me and I would love to recommend it to my friends

By Steven M

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Aug 29, 2022

An awesome introduction to project management that ACTUALLY SHOWS YOU HOW TO GET A JOB!!! Way better advice than I recieved in two college programs. 10/10!

By AHMED A

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Jul 7, 2022

I ENJOYED THE COURSE AS I WAS LEARNING. NOT THE KIND OF COURSE THAT GIVES YOU THE INFORMATION AND LETS YOU DEAL WITH IT. I SUGGEST THIS COURSE TO EVERYBODY.

By Collins O O

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Jul 1, 2022

Hans-on training and real-world practical examples. I have used other platforms, but Coursera is indeed for professional training with experienced trainers.

By S B

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May 5, 2022

Project management is an art and a science. But explaining art can sometimes be very difficult. This course managed to teach the intangibles rather easily.

By EKEMHE M O

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Mar 28, 2022

Highly informative , I enjoyed the manner in which the instructors broke down the coursework. I highly recommend for folks interested in Project Management.

By Shivangi M

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Mar 13, 2022

This is an immensely helpful foundational course on Project Management. It helps you understand the basics and guides you how to move further in this field.

By Deborah H

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Feb 28, 2022

This is a great course for beginners. I especially enjoyed the inspiring videos, hearing from people in PM roles. I'm excited about moving on to course 2.

By Linda A

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Feb 14, 2022

The course structure which brought on board other project or program manager from Google helped me visualise most of the things the instructor was teaching

By Mohini W

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Aug 26, 2021

It was great! very informative, it was especially inspiring to see the team coming from all kinds of different backgrounds and jobs, working now for Google!

By Benjamin E

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Aug 4, 2021

This was a great start into the world of Project Management. It was also mostly a refresher for skills I have already attained through my work experience.

By Alina B

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May 3, 2021

I really enjoyed this course as everything was new to me. It was easy and fun , but at the same time was challenging. I love how the content was delivered!

By Barbara R

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Apr 24, 2021

Very friendly. Moving at my own pace allowed me to go back and review things that I needed clarification on. Very excited about the course and what's ahead.

By JLRA

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Apr 16, 2021

This course does an excellent job of building a foundation for your future PM career as well as motivating you to keep learning more about PM as a skillset.

By Erich R

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Apr 8, 2021

Good overview of the key definitions, methodologies, required skills and responsibilities of a project manager, as well as influences to successful projects

By Bilal S

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Jan 22, 2024

This course was phenomenal and covered all the basics of project management. After completing it now I have strong foundation and perform actively as a PM.

By Tan L

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Aug 28, 2023

The stepping stone for project management horizon to me. It is interesting that I think much about how to manage a project or multiple project effectively.

By hannah k

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May 8, 2023

I am really excited about this course, I have receive the basics I was expecting looking forward to study more.

Google and Coursera Team Thank You So Much.

By Henry P

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Mar 5, 2023

Wow. It was really a great privilege and I really appreciate the teachings including the lovely teachers, thanks for this great platform and God bless you.

By Rochelle D

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Jan 17, 2023

Great foundational information and learnings. Assited me in applying formality to the projects I am currently working and for those I'm assigned to start.

By Adriana M

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Oct 27, 2022

Love this course! it refresh me a lot of concepts that I had in College years ago, also meke me think about another fields that I can work with my skills.

By ud c

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Oct 23, 2022

This foundational course was an eye opener into the world of Project Management in a simple manner, that anyone could understand no matter their IQ level.

By Oscar M B

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Oct 12, 2022

The foundations are the basics to any topic. Very well structured and introduction sharp enough to have a clear understanding of the project methodologies.

By Tremaine

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Aug 21, 2022

A real great over view to the topics to come, very eay to follow along and the interactive visual quizzes much more interesting that basic multiple choice.