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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....

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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!

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!

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By Harshida K

Jul 7, 2022

If one is looking for career for project manager, this is the perfect course . So much of knowledge and insights about the skills, responsibilites, tools used for project manager role. I thorougly enjoyed it and I am looking forward to learn more in further course.

By Lamwaka G J

May 7, 2022

This course was straight forward, the content was easyyy to understand and relatable to numerous industries. The examples were spot on, and the fact that we were guided on how to create a CV for entry level Project Management roles (not just entry) was very helpful.

By Heisa B G

Sep 29, 2021

Amazing course, I found very friendly the way it was recorded and the lenght of the videos.

In all the course, I never felt bored. I am not native english speaker and I was sooo easy to navigate and understand the whole course. LOVED IT! Cant wait to start the next.

By Marice P

Sep 19, 2021

I love this course. It has allowed me to understand a new way of working, communicating, and organizing. I can use the skills earned from this course in a variety of situations, I have realized I can use Coursera as an influence in my personal and professional life.

By K S

Oct 13, 2023

This course is a really good introduction to how project management can be for you having a career change. Although you may seem as if you're getting a refresher study, this course is built to polish a person with the abilities to learn from other perspectives.🙂👍

By Ashok C

Jan 3, 2022

I successfully completed the Foundation of Project Management Course today, which I have to say completely exceeded my expectations. So much great content, from great coaches that I will be reading and watching again and again as my own coaching practice develops.

By Shafi A

Sep 16, 2021

Course contents are easy to follow, lot of reading material and video lectures explaining the concepts in deep. Also, the exercise gives confidence on learning the project management terminologies easily. I have determined to complete all the six modules on time.

By Samah A

Aug 22, 2021

This course inspire me to develop myself and to move forward with my project management passion this field it like a sea had no end and open for creativity ,invasions and improvement I hope to finish all related course to fulfill my knowledge and my projects life .

By Dylan S

Aug 11, 2021

This course provides a good overview of the core pillars that drive project management and project managers. This course is clearly meant to provided a base for which the next courses on the certificate will build and expand on. In that sense, the course does well.

By James B

Jun 13, 2021

I found there to be lots of useful information that I think the project managers at my work do not even know. It really breaks it down well for you, and helps you to learn key points in how to properly manage a project. I can not wait to continue and keep learning.

By Maylee M F S

Dec 6, 2023

The Fundamentals of Project Management course was an enlightening journey that equipped me with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to approach project management with confidence. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a solid introduction to this field.

By Jason B

May 21, 2023

I feel this course is providing me a solid foundation of core concepts and first-hand accounts from professional Project Managers. I believe that teachings I find after this will be much easier to engage with because of my familiarity with what has been presented.

By Ming Y L

Dec 31, 2022

The first step helps you to learn more about Project Management, you will feel the content is easy in the initial stage, and gradually learn more new knowledge which shows a designed process and structure.All in all, it is a good online learning experience for me.

By Zaki A

Sep 15, 2022

If you're a project manager, or an aspiring project manager, without any academic or previous professional background in management, this course would be good for you because it can help you fill the knowledge gap in the fundamental aspects of project management.

By Noran Z

Sep 6, 2022

Very engaging and encouraging instructor, Emilio who is the project manager innovation, did a great job, even though it is online, but you can feel that you are setting in front of him in class. Thanks Emilio, looking forward to work with you one day soon, I hope.

By Pooja U

Mar 4, 2022

This Course is a robust foundation to a successful project management, and execution.

Thanks Coursera. Thumbsup. The best part is, it keeps the audience intact because of short interesting videos, and is not boring.

Regards,

Pooja Uppal (Currently Project manager)

By Edgars P

Feb 14, 2022

Very well structured course with clear strategic approach, by linking it's content to the next courses under the Project Management Certificate program. Provides very good explanation about the fundamentals of project management in an interactive and engaging way.

By Melissa D B

Feb 10, 2022

I enjoyed the speaker and his enthusiasm for project management. The course was also very well structured and easy to understand. I liked the pop up quizzes and the final quizzes after each week was completed. Google keeps the information up-to-date and relatable.

By Gustavo Z A

Jan 19, 2022

Very well organized, with varied teaching methods to avoid monotony, and make it more engaging. The only thing i would eliminate is suggesting how to look for a PM job, and how to handle a interview. It's too early in the Certification Program to ask for a PM job.

By Vanessa E

Nov 4, 2021

Excellent course where you can learn techniques and put name to the skills you already have when managing projects and teams. Now I have a better and clear picture of the whole origins and phases of a Project since beginning to end!!! Thank you very much Coursera!

By Abdirisak M A

May 14, 2021

Taking this was an amazing journey. Great content and even greater instructors. I loved the templates provide through the course. This was a nice revision for me and I picked up some new skills and techniques on Project management. Thank you Google and Coursera.

By Claudia

Jan 30, 2024

This course has given me an amazing look into a potential career change. Despite just being the foundations, it was very thorough but not to the point of being difficult to comprehend. I am so excited to continue to the next courses and can do it with confidence!

By Naveen k

May 9, 2023

Excellent course instruction and interactive approach involved in this course. I would recommend people who interested to start a career in Project management and learn more about it, this is the one of the best course that are available in the education platform

By Michael T

Mar 6, 2023

This was a good introduction to Project Management. It really opens up and explains many things that you may already be implementing as a PM. A great job overall. Very accommodating in regards to navigating through the site and/or material as you learn. Good job!

By Oz B

Aug 11, 2022

This course has solidify how comfortable I feel in a project manager role. It has opened my eyes to know that I have already been involved as a project manager, or as a project team member for all my professional life. Not is time to keep learning and get a job!