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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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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 Samer A A

Feb 28, 2024

I am honored to have been one of the learners in this wonderful course, and I have greatly benefited from it. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the professor who taught me this course. The knowledge and insights gained have been invaluable, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to learn from such a knowledgeable instructor. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to excellence.

By abdul m

Feb 1, 2024

"Fundamentals of Project Management" course exceeded expectations, offering clear insights into project initiation, planning, execution, and closure. Real-world examples enhanced practical application, and the engaging format kept me actively involved. The instructor's expertise and accessible explanations solidified my understanding. Highly recommend for a comprehensive project management foundation.

By Mahra A M

Sep 9, 2021

It's really interesting and great course. The content well structured and informative. In this course we learned bout to the following topics: - The role and value of a project manager - Project life cycle - Project management methodologies - Organizational structure and culture Highly recommended for anyone wanting to start their project management career. Looking forward to complete the next course.

By Phuc T T ( T

Mar 24, 2023

This is an excellent course for beginners who want to learn the basics of project management. The course is well-structured, easy to follow, and provides learners with practical applications to help them apply the concepts learned in the course to real-world scenarios. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in project management or wants to develop their skills in this area.

By Анна П

Aug 1, 2022

I found this course very practical unlike others I had the chance to have before. It gives lots of tips on how to persue the PM career, and also gives a solid foundation to move further in studying Project Management. After this one I actually finally realized the importance of PMs, before I thought we can easily live without them. Thank you very much for putting this altogether and letting us learn!

By Francisco S H

May 24, 2022

I really enjoyed! I was very usefull to learn other point of view and learn how to focus in the different parts of a projects and how to communicate effectively. I'm sure this will have a massive impact in my job. I learned all the mistake I've been doing during all my carreer and now I see think in a completely different way.

Thanks for this project, thanks for share knowledge and experence with us.

By Ivon L

Aug 18, 2022

A very solid foundational course for project management. Though I'm in a more adanced state in my career, there were great insights into the function that were benefiical to revisit. Looking forward to continue on toward the certificate!

On another note - Though I didn't have need for it, it was great to see the parts of the course that really supported people looking to make PM a new career choice.

By João M

Feb 16, 2022

Really great approach. Going to revisit some of the lectures to revive some concepts and to get more familiar with them, mainly in the organization structure (google course and external sources) Feels like it is a really handy (and ultra valuable for career growth) the soft skill to know how to "surf" the organization and to be able to automatically identify the type of "sub structure" you are in!

By Priya J

Mar 10, 2024

The "Foundations of Project Management" course provides a solid introduction to essential project management concepts. The course effectively covers key principles, tools, and methodologies, offering a valuable resource for beginners in the field. With clear and concise content, it serves as an accessible starting point for anyone looking to build a foundational understanding of project management.

By Hannah H A

Feb 28, 2023

I learned the basics of project management and it was super exciting, I was eager to know what comes next after every module I highly recommend the course. However, I suggest another approach to receiving a certificate afterward the process could have been clearer due to the capturing system and scanned Identification should be made an option as well and I was offered a certificate without a name.

By Musala S

Sep 5, 2021

I had gone through other project management courses in other platforms and after a few I had given up on the idea of this role for my career development. This course for the Foundations of Project Management reignited my desire to develop in this field and motivate me to keep learning and growing. Great place to start for people who are not sure if they are on the right path of career development.

By Kimberley B

May 1, 2023

I feel this was a solid introduction to Project Management. As an introduction I feel that it has given me a good sense of what I can expect to learn in the subsequent courses. The videos, though short, supported the readings quite well. Between the readings, quizzes, and videos, there was something for all types of learners / learning modalities. I look forward to continuing with the next course.

By Jim P

Oct 10, 2022

I am privileged to be one of those who have benefited from this course. It is great content designed with such simplicity and still covering a lot of ground. I have learnt a lot and feel encouraged to go further. I would highly recommend anyone looking to further their career or change carrier paths to check Google Coursera offering. Thank you DWP for opening this door for me. Really appreciated.

By Abdelaziz Y M

Mar 24, 2024

It's a great course with everything on it: - I give the Instructor Five stars for delivering the topics smoothly and clearly and his words influence me a lot. - the other lecture makes a good touch for the whole picture. - I have a very good feeling about completing the program with all these factors. Thanks Google! And at last, very big heart to who make this real, Coursera Thank you so much -

By Syed M A H

Jan 1, 2023

It is a better course for the basic understanding of the Project Management. I love this Foundational course because I am a newcomer in this field and I love to join this. I was eagerly waiting to have this course but don't know a platform but coursera gives this opportunity with the help of IRM and Google and My dream to welcome this field in my life comes true.Thanks Google IRM and Coursea.

By Harish R

Jan 9, 2022

This is an awesome platform for people like me to have the interest to learn but having some difficulties in getting the certification due to lot of financial challenges. Thanks very much Google for helping us this way of educating us . This really helps a lot from our personal as well as professional carrier.

Again thanks very much for all the help, support and guidance which matters us a lot !!

By Hari N

Nov 1, 2022

Super course. After completing multiple Scrum Master certifications, felt that there is some vacuum in me regarding traditional Project Management knowledge and skills. This vacuum is filled by this fantastic course! I'm not only happy but also confident while talking to Sr executives and Stakeholders in the organization who knows only the PM but not the Scrum Master roles and responsibilities.

By Nguyen D T

Oct 23, 2021

Foundations of Project Management from Google is something kind of magnificent to me. It provides the overarching picture of how a project looks like, how project management is. The course is combined various learning methods such as listening, active recalling, reflection,... to help learners engaged with online learning interestedly. Thanks Coursera for giving me a chance to learn this course

By Tabitha M

Oct 31, 2022

This course was a great introduction to what you will start to learn in the upcoming courses - I'm expecting them to go in deeper with the information delivered in the following courses. The material was very clearly presented, really well organized and displayed - I really liked the variety of videos, reading, mini quizzes, in video questions, and overall exams. Excited for the next courses!

By Khandakar N

Oct 29, 2022

The qualities and talents you need to succeed as a project manager are project management skills.

Although the title "project manager" may seem to be fairly basic, this position is in charge of much more than just keeping projects on schedule. Project managers should:

It seems like a large task, doesn't it? These duties can at least be a little bit easier with good project management abilities.

By Patricia V E

Oct 22, 2022

Always top materials! Kudos for such a diverse teachers' team! I can't stress how didactic, informative, inclusive and inspiring these certifications are! The course and instructors were great! The structure is clear and I can't wait to check out the materials of the next courses! I am interested in honing technical akills required for PM! Google definitely fills a void in the job market <3

By Nikhil K S

May 16, 2022

I was working a sa freealncer where I was leading ateam if interns. Unkowigly I was doing a project management which I realised after taking up this course. This course helped me in understanding what more could I have done along with what I did and what are the things called in professioanl manner. I would recommend this course to everyone who doesn't even know what is a project management.

By Breda

Nov 22, 2021

It is a basic course for you to start, but it is very useful and you really get a big picture of PM. The Lecturer and guests on this course are very good with great communication skills (of course what else, they are project and program managers at Google :) ). I would really recommend this course to anyone, even if you do not see yourself as a PM, because it is useful also in everyday life.

By Alexandra C

Oct 18, 2021

I loved my introduction to project management. I suppose the most unexpected thing was learning that I already knew much of what instructors taught through the course. It was nice to see my previous experience has not been for naught. And even more comforting to finally find a career goal that neatly packs all of my experience into a solid career path. I am even more excited about my future.

By Javier C

Nov 26, 2022

This comprehensive overview of Project Management fundamentals is a great way to begin your path towards this career. Although I personally do not want to pursue Project Management, I want to upskill my knowledge and performance on this field to further grow in my current role as a senior data analyst. I believe this course is a great learning opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds.