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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

DT

Jul 23, 2023

The course is well design and very interactive. I don't have prior experience of Project Management. But Course help me to understand various jargon associated with Project management in a simple way.

MM

Feb 28, 2023

thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to enroll this Google project management certification. But, I am not able to pay for the program because I have no money even to sustain myself. Why

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By Wanya T

Jun 26, 2023

This course establishes a great foundation of basic methodology and principles of project management. I will be continuing these courses to add skills to my resume. Along, with utilizing these skills to pursue new endovenous.

By Mayowa “ E

Mar 1, 2023

I found this learning experience great and interactive for every beginner project management. I especially appreciate the reassurances that the instructors give all through the classes, it makes you very confident to carry on.

By Alam A T

Jan 7, 2023

It is amazing to experience enrolling in this program. I am very much excited to start the second course already. I would recommend this course to all those who are seeking to advance their career to a new level. All the best.

By Christina V

Dec 12, 2022

Good overview of the project management role and good introduction to the details of project management, as well as how it fits into a broader context within an organization. This is quality content at a very affordable price!

By Victoria J

Oct 15, 2022

It is really very good course to pursue for the peers starting their careers from the ground level, all the notes are easy to understand, quizs are tricky and same time easy to crack only if we are attentive to whole session.

By Julieta R

Sep 8, 2022

Emilio was a great teacher and his explanations were very interesting and didactic. I really enjoyed listening to other experts' experiences. So far, it has been very entertaining and I'm looking forward to continue learning.

By Jenifer H

Aug 23, 2022

Informative and good elaboration of the course material. Learning and retaining this information is easily done. Challenging enough to keep you thinking and reading thoroughly. Loving this course. Thank you for creating it.

By Charles S

Jun 8, 2022

Foundation of Project management was an opening course on project management. I'm very pleased that I took this course and I look forward to taking the remaining courses to complete my Google Project Management Certififaction.

By Francisco J M S d P

Dec 11, 2021

For me this course has set an important stepping stone to be able to focus on what I like, which is developing and managing solutions to problems. I guess I'm built this way, this was really useful and inspiring if I'm honest.

By Logan S

Nov 15, 2021

Very easy to understand lessons that are clear and to the point.

I would recommend to all. You actually learn things you can use in everyday life, not just a career. I've learned so much and will be looking forward to course 2.

By Asheesh R S

Nov 4, 2021

It was a great experience. I learned lot of new things and got my concepts clear. The reading summary after each topic are written in very simple language to understand. Quizzes were interesting and helped to reflect learnings

By Axel M

Sep 28, 2021

Great lecturer, great structure, very interesting content...it was actually a great pleasure for me having had the possibility to attend this course and to learn about the Foundations of Project Management. Thxs so much!! axel

By JK W

Sep 27, 2021

It was an exciting course. I learned a lot about the projects manager's field. Before to start this course I studied the PMBOOK to get the CAMP Certificate and here we have the same material but more accesible and educational.

By Dorian D

Mar 12, 2023

This first module was rather fun, engaging and captivating. Once I started reading and watching the videos, I didn't want to stop. Thank you so much Google Coursera for inventing a way in which learning something new was fun.

By America B

Feb 9, 2023

This program material was very easy to follow. The videos were very helpful. I particularly liked the part where we learned how to align our skills with the requirements of the posted jobs. I am glad I enrolled in this class.

By Katelyn R

Dec 19, 2022

This class was wonderful to help me learn and understand the basics of project management. The material was clear and straight forward along with the helpful videos for each section. Looking forward to taking the next course!

By Ragad M H

Nov 7, 2022

I am grateful to you for giving me this wonderful opportunity to teach more about project management with a selection of teachers who I will benefit from their skills and experiences and I hope you will help me to complete it

By Leian E

Jul 2, 2022

highly recommended this the the best way to to enroll you learned more about the balance required in conflict, resolution, scheduling. budgeting, specifications and requirements alignment means that all about project manager.

By C W

Jun 13, 2022

A very well-planned course structure with easy to digest content! Universities and colleges should take note on Google's online learning model. It could help with retention of their students earning their degrees 100% online.

By Deepankar

Dec 14, 2021

This course is amazing. If you are a beginner then it will provide you with every detail and knowledge that can create a solid foundation for your project management career and for later courses of this specialization course.

By Buruke D

Oct 17, 2021

I love the way courses are given ( Every content is clear, presented well and understood easily by the students ), the examples, and the personal experience of the instructor. Thank you for allowing me to attend this course.

By Roxana A

Aug 25, 2021

This course is a great exercise to refresh your knowledge of Project Management principles, or simply get initiated into the topic. The content is clearly organised and the navigation is straightforward. I would recommend it.

By Uthayan A

Aug 7, 2021

Topics on organizational culture & structure, interpersonal skills and how it affects your chances to be a successful project manager are quite impactful and thought provoking. Really looking forward to other courses as well.

By Aditi J

Jul 10, 2021

This course has helped me so much in understanding hour Project Management jobs operate and also taught me beginner level Project Management methodologies. It's totally worth the time and makes learning so easy and enjoable.

By aya m

Apr 25, 2021

one of the most awesome courses in the project management after you finish it you will become know the foundation of the progect managment , the project manager role and effecitive at the organization , project methodologies