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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

LD

Aug 11, 2021

I loved this course. It was so informative. I took a lot of notes and hope to implement everything I've learned in real-life instances. I look forward to advancing professionally as a project manager.

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.

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By Chinedum J A

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Feb 14, 2022

Great start! I thoroughly enjoyed it...

By Navneet K

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Feb 11, 2022

perfect course for the improving skills

By George A

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Jan 26, 2022

It is well planned and organized course

By Jerry L

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Jan 16, 2022

A great introduction in management role

By Ki J

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Jan 13, 2022

Very informative and a great refresher!

By Jev S

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Jan 10, 2022

Good curriculum and highly interactive

By Vermeekea L

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Jan 4, 2022

I learned a lot of transferrable skills

By SANJAY K T

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Dec 30, 2021

Very informative and very well designed

By Md. A I Y

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Dec 15, 2021

Learned a lot about project management.

By zohra c

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Dec 2, 2021

I have learned a lot within this course

By Aminu G A

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Nov 27, 2021

Straight forward and easy to understand

By Ismail E

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Nov 10, 2021

I really loved and enjoyed this course

By Salanets I

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Nov 7, 2021

Best course I have ever taken part in.

By Govinda K N

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Oct 23, 2021

One of best course I have ever had!!!!!

By Hilal Ö

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Oct 21, 2021

I am glad that I completed this course!

By Audermisha W

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Oct 17, 2021

Very easy to use and very informative!!

By Anteneh G

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Oct 12, 2021

i am lucky to take this course for free

By Subhendu S

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Oct 10, 2021

Very helpful, interactive and composed.

By Uche O

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Sep 12, 2021

What a fantabulous learning experience!

By Mary C

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Aug 23, 2021

Helpful content that keeps you engaged!

By Said M

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Aug 15, 2021

Easy and convenient for online-learning

By yugen k

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Aug 3, 2021

Great foundation to project management.

By A. Y

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Jul 21, 2021

great course full of many valuable data

By SEBASTIAN M C

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Jun 26, 2021

Muy completo y práctico el conocimiento

By Hawzhin F

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Jun 17, 2021

great explanation, everything was clear