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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

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.

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!

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By Pranshu A

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Nov 4, 2023

Amazing course, I would recommend all the fresher to take this course if you're an engineer. It will help you in your day to day activties and will give you a better understanding of how an organization works.

By Hafiz H

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Aug 18, 2023

Overall, the Google Foundation of Project Management course appears to be a well-designed and informative course that provides a solid foundation for those interested in pursuing a career in project management.

By PEDRO J R M

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May 24, 2023

It was an excellent experience to have the opportunity to have entered the magical world of project management, thank you very much for the opportunity to open a window to the world of professional development!

By Azlan K

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May 3, 2023

It covers key concepts and provides engaging video lectures, quizzes, and case studies. The practical approach taken by the instructors and the quality of the instructional material makes it highly recommended.

By LEANAME L L A

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Apr 19, 2023

this course was a great learning path for me, i got to fully understand what project managers do, and how important it is to carry good qualities such as being well organized and being able to prioritize tasks.

By D O

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Mar 18, 2023

Easy format. I wish I could dedicate more straight through hours to this course because it is a breeze to work through to completion. I have learned a lot and my clarity to the field has opened up even more so.

By sumit b

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Mar 2, 2023

I learn how each project can be broken down into a clear process of assigned tasks, milestones, and deadlines, and how to delegate each component to an assigned task manager to manage stakeholder expectations .

By Jan K

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Feb 26, 2023

Fantastic beginning of the course. All very clear and well structured, which helps a lot to start the journey with project management. Loved the variety of learning options - readings, videos, practice quizzes.

By Gabriela D

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Feb 12, 2023

It is a helpful course of journey for me a new in the field of project management. I want to continue to learn and I'm thankful for these kind of programs that provides learning and understanding to this field.

By Jesper O

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Jan 7, 2023

Very good introduction to Project Management, I very much like how course correctly paint the role as a PM as generalised, meaning it can be applied to many industries, and is not necessarily industry specific.

By olayinka e

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Jun 27, 2022

Am exciting for the opportunity Coursera offered for me to acheive my drean. Thank you for making learning easy and exciting. The outline is rich in content. Thank you to the entire team at Google and Coursera.

By Shannon A

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Jun 7, 2022

I didn't know what to expect when I staerted, exactly . However after finishing, I am so glad that I started! It is user friendly, clear, and not too much information. I have learned s lot! Thank you, Google!

By Michelle r l

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May 24, 2022

Me encanto este curso. Pense que solo iba a hacer el primero de fundamentos, pero definitivamente hare los 6. Quiero especializarme en Project Manager y a lo mejor poder cumplir mi meta de trabajar en Google !!

By Omolara A

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May 13, 2022

This course has been so insightful! The concept of project management being simplified and being able to recognize these concepts having applied them throughout my experiences. Looking forward to learning more!

By Vivian K L

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Apr 8, 2022

I enjoyed the course. Very informative. Material was detailed and put in an organized manner. A quiz after each session was helpful to make sure I had an understanding and comprehension of the material covered.

By Ravi T

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Dec 30, 2021

Instructor is very knowledgeable and the way he divided the topics are excellent and providing reading materials and quizzes after every single topics help me a lot to know more about those topics. Thank You...

By Sierra E F

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Dec 22, 2021

This was a great and approachable foundational course. I look forward to delving into the others after this and appreciate the accesibility the program offers. They offer downkoadable resources and transcripts.

By Oluwatosin B

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Dec 1, 2021

The Google Project Management Course has a simplified and practical apprroach. The course content is robust and comprehensive and provides a good pedestal for anyone considering a career in project management.

By Blessie J R

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Nov 30, 2021

This course is very vseful for Project Management Career. The contents are easy to understand. Explaination and Presentation are wonderful. The quizzes are very easy. It is a great course with updated contents.

By Abdessadek F

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Aug 7, 2021

Easy language and clear presentation, the materials used for this course like videos, reading and extra articles for more understanding will help any person for a new carrier. Thank you google and your staffs.

By Dorri S

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Jul 13, 2021

This course has been extremely informative in a very digestible way. I really appreciated the thought put into producing the videos and other content. The quality of the material made learning fun and engaging!

By Jose A C J

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Jun 13, 2021

Excelente curso introductorio, el ritmo y la forma de impartir los conocimiento son muy buenas, con solo este contenido puedes tener los fundamentos necesarios para empezar el camino de la gestión de proyectos

By Amitha M

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Apr 13, 2021

Very well structured course covering most of the topics involved in project management. The size of the videos[not too lengthy] and content make it engaging and easy to remember. Thank you and highly recommend!

By Lorrana B

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Mar 13, 2021

Very interesting course with good content about project management, required project management skills and techniques, some info about the project manager day and career and also about organization's structure.