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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

VR

Jun 12, 2022

Great delivery of material. Interactive and easy to digest. I was able to apply the conccepts covered in this course to my daily duties as a leader in my organization and was surprised at the results.

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By Mahesh M

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Aug 18, 2021

Excellent course from Google, Great thanks to Coursera for this wonderful course

By Daniel

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Jul 11, 2021

Excelente curso como complemento a los estudios formales de Gestión de proyectos

By Allen T

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Jun 28, 2021

Very informative, and motivational for someone looking for new job opportunities

By Mrinmoy C

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Jun 10, 2021

Very much informative course.Instructure and the method o delivery is too good.

By Jason Z

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Jun 4, 2021

Well paced an spot on for someone interested in getting into project management

By udayan j

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May 20, 2021

Excellent course with lots of knowledge of basic Project Management Fundamentals

By Marilin J C D

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May 17, 2021

Excelente, aprendí mucho en el curso. Espero terminar los otros, muchas gracias.

By Ejike E

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May 8, 2021

Outstanding. This is the First Step in achieving my dreams in Project Management

By Naima M

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Apr 24, 2021

Thank you very much, I have learned a lot, and I am looking forward to course 2.

By Robby G

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Mar 31, 2021

Really informative and you will know if PM is right for you just after course 1.

By Nur N A J

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Mar 7, 2023

Insightful with helpful videos, resources and sharing of real-life experiences.

By Kim K

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Jan 20, 2023

Perfect introductory course to begin to study about what is project management.

By CDR S D

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Dec 11, 2022

An outstanding course which broadens ones horizon in project management skills.

By Mathew Y J

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Nov 28, 2022

It is a great course, i am determined to continue learning this course further.

By Hassan A

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Nov 9, 2022

Perfect Explanation! I really enjoyed and learn and gain new amazing knowledge.

By Ludmila B

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Oct 4, 2022

Short and succint course offering insights in Project management methodologies

By Islam H M H

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Oct 2, 2022

Amazing course , Amazing instructors , Thank you google , Thank you coursera .

By Muhammad a t

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Sep 13, 2022

very well organized course, very immersing experience and i didnt loose focus.

By Pooja S

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Aug 21, 2022

Lays the foundation to understanding the basics of project management concepts.

By EFREN D J R G

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Aug 11, 2022

It is a really good first approach to iniciatte a career in Project Management.

By Rafik S

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Aug 9, 2022

Great courses qnd great Teachers and Technical stuff, Thank you Google Corsera.

By Neeraj K

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Jul 6, 2022

superb, such an extensive course that I had to take off from my regular routine

By Shubhangi M

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Jun 19, 2022

Amazing experience. Very informative course and good learing material provided.

By dhanya n p

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Jun 8, 2022

refreshed and defined project management responsibilities in my day to day work

By Onaopemipo O

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May 31, 2022

i enjoyed this course as it gave me a proper perspective on project management