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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!

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

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By Avinash S

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Sep 27, 2021

This course gives good direction on how to choose your Career in PM role

By Mutai C

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Sep 24, 2021

Course is so clear and will go along way in assisting in future projects

By Jeff M

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Sep 10, 2021

Great basic understanding of foundational pillars of project management.

By Thendo N

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Sep 1, 2021

well presented the interactive quizzes really helped cement the concepts

By Михаил Б

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Aug 30, 2021

A dynamic and fast-paced course for starting to learn project management

By Rae K

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Jul 25, 2021

Great, I haven't been this excited about learning in a long time. Thanks

By ADEKANMI O

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Jul 22, 2021

The teaching comes with real life illustrations by experts in the field.

By Alihan Ç

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Jul 22, 2021

I am glad to join this course, ı have learned lot of things thank you :)

By Cindy J

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Jul 2, 2021

Great course. The facilitator did a good job in going over the material.

By Stevan R

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May 17, 2021

It was all the basics but still good to hear from people from the field.

By Sheng K C

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Apr 27, 2021

Very Good, very solid foundation and general ideas of project management

By UÄžUR K

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Apr 24, 2021

The training was wonderfully prepared and I followed it with enthusiasm.

By Khaled W

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Apr 4, 2021

It is really well prepared, great & efficient content, really well done!

By suneesh R

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Feb 28, 2024

Great content and will help you in your project management deliverables

By Milton S

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Jan 11, 2024

It is concise, clear and with real world examples. I loved this course!

By Kayla L W

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Nov 28, 2023

extremely helpful and kayla proof so anyone can learn from this program

By Alessia G

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Oct 20, 2023

Great introduction to PM! Interactive, easy to follow and comprehensive

By Said G A

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Oct 7, 2023

fantastic course. well organized thorough and easy to follow "loved it"

By Troy H

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Aug 18, 2023

The information was valuable and taught in a format that was effective.

By Fathi R

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Jul 10, 2023

Great Learning materials and also the explanation from the Google Staff

By Aungsan M

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Jul 7, 2023

Very educational on organizational structure and a lot of methodologies

By Pradeep K

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May 22, 2023

A wonderful course for everyone to get over view of project management.

By Bharani V

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Apr 29, 2023

USEFUL AND INTERESTING CONTENT AND CONTEXT FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT WORLD

By Ologundudu D O

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Mar 23, 2023

I love everything about this course, I'm so excited about the next one.

By Fatima G

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Feb 6, 2023

Amazing and very interactive. Very thorough lessons and videos as well!