Chevron Left
Back to Foundations of Project Management

Learner Reviews & Feedback for Foundations of Project Management by Google

4.9
stars
78,825 ratings

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

RC

Dec 20, 2022

This course 1 is so clear that I can even apply it to my daily routine! I want to explore more about Project Management. Thank you, Google: Coursera for making this happen to those who lack knowledge.

SC

Jul 3, 2021

I'm learning a LOT, and you don't have to take it quite as slowly as they suggest. But, it's nice that there's a manageable pace set out for you. Instructor and guests were great--relatable and clear.

Filter by:

576 - 600 of 10,000 Reviews for Foundations of Project Management

By Mohammad U A A

•

Sep 19, 2023

Foundations of Project Management by Google is a very thorough start towards the Project Management Certificate. The instructor in this section was well read and he knew how to deliver his point in the most simple and easiest manner. I would recommend this course to everyone who wants to pursue their careers in the field of Project Management.

By Meagan N

•

Aug 30, 2023

Very amazing and insightful course. While already serving in a product management role, this course equipped me with more knowledge to continue growing in my current role. The content is laid out very nicely and keeps you engaged. Would highly recommend this course to people who are curious about project management or already pm professionals.

By Felix R

•

May 8, 2022

Really gives you an information-packed overview of project-management. It's engaging with lots of different activities and really delivers on its promise to demonstrate how project management is a relevant skill even beyond the professional scope. In addition to that, you get tons of helpful tips and ressources for finding a job in the field.

By Kristelle E L

•

Jul 25, 2021

I enjoyed how so much foundational learnings are conveyed lightly to me as someone who knows very little knowledge about project management. I loved the course outlines, the examples (the teachings), and the personal message from the Google employees/program managers; it motivates me more to seek this new career path. Thanks Google & Coursera!

By Ishan A

•

Nov 19, 2022

The course is well organized and full of learning it added value into me further the course is this much interesting that it will push you itself to complete it if you are passionate about project management.

Overall it was a insightful experience to me- I appreciate the hard-work of Google and Coursera for putting it into all together for us.

By BJ E

•

Mar 24, 2022

This course was very informative on all aspects of the project management field. It broke each area into smaller sections that made the information easy to follow. By doing the entire course from start to finish, everything tied together nicely and by the end, I felt much more prepared to go further in the real world project management realm.

By Radhe B K H

•

Jan 4, 2023

Foundations of Project Management is really a good course one has to get to into it. Very insightful course for the beginners. Sharing of experiences by real time Google project managers instills the fiery enthusiasm and desire to pursue career in project management domain. This course fuels your curiosity to be passionate about your career.

By Cynthia B

•

Nov 30, 2022

Greetings

This class was so informative. the instructors were very knowledgeable itenrary was easy to follow and well put together. the activities were well thoughtout and the time frame was perfect. I would recommend anyone to take this course that wanted to learn good information conerning this project management course .

kind Regards

By Raúl M

•

Apr 18, 2022

La verdad obtuve más de lo que esperaba, la instrucción básica de como buscar un trabajo acorde y como destacar como candidato me gustó mucho, realmente durante ninguna carrera te lo enseñan, además de como ver de manera más profesional la estructura de una organización y donde ubicarte como project manager tampoco me lo esperaba y me sirvió

By Abdulrahman A

•

Jan 15, 2022

I want to thanks a lot the teacher for the foundation project management .

He is outstanding teacher , he has technique to communicate the information step by step as he construct the house, I like his way very much. I learn and benfit from his course.

Thanks google and coursera for this courses and workharding with us to learn more and more .

By Mohammed A A M

•

Jul 19, 2023

The course exceeded all expectations! Concise yet comprehensive, it covered every essential aspect. The instructor's expertise and engaging delivery made the content easily digestible. The hands-on assignments were invaluable for practical application. I feel confident and well-equipped thanks to this exceptional course! Highly recommended!

By Keven W

•

Jan 14, 2022

I found the course content to have been presented in a very user-friendly manner. It was so insightful, with the various points-of-view of many industry experts being very interesting and useful to build a better understanding of Project Management. Thanks a mill! Really appreciate the team that thought through and put this course together.

By Marlene B

•

Dec 1, 2021

Really enjoyed this course. Hits the important topics at a high level and provides great understanding of the project management role. Showed me that I do have many of the skills needed for this role and that I'm moving in the right direction in making a career change. Look forward to completing the remaining courses for the certification.

By Nilda

•

May 22, 2021

I really learned and enjoyed the way this entire package was put together. The instructor in the video was so relatable and very knowledgeable and even gave real world examples of how to use certain skills in different scenarios. I finished this course in about 4 days because I could take my time and replay what I needed. It was fantastic!

By Ria M

•

Mar 20, 2024

I found the course quite informative & also supportive. As a 1st course in a specialization, it provides all the necessary foundation base for the further courses as well as giving us a good idea on how to use our knowledge & skills to apply for future roles. I found this course to be very helpful in this regard. Thanks Coursera & Google !

By Rayon M

•

Feb 26, 2023

Starting out with no knowledge about project management, and to gain a lot during this course builds my confidence and gives me the drive to be more successful in this field. I just want to say a big thank you to the entire team for putting this project together, and help changing the lives of people like myself around the world.

THANK YOU!

By Osama H M

•

Jan 17, 2022

This course is not my first course in Prolect managment . I completed the same on another site, but here it is more professional, more frequent, and the difficulty of the tests pushes you for more care and challenge. Thank you to Google and Coursera for giving me this valuable opportunity. I hope to continue with you to the highest grades.

By Rionne O

•

Jun 25, 2021

Learning through this course gets me excited every time! The course is made simple and flexible with time. You can incorporate this study in your every day routine. You can go back to your previous lessons to review and can save notes easily. Thanks to Google and Coursera for bringing this course available online to any part of the world!!

By NOMPUMELELO M

•

Aug 25, 2022

I have learned alot about project management. and even though i thought it is very easy the foundations of project management taught me alot that it is not really an easy career. But i am looking forward to continuing with the course and hopefully one day be in a space where i can showcase the skills i have learnt within this opportunity.

By Stanley S I

•

May 20, 2021

This course has prepared me to move on in the curriculum well. You'll find a handy glossary that has all the key terms and definitions listed for the course in it. They also have a wide array of instructors from different project management backgrounds. You get great insights into how people get started in the project management industry!

By Coco C

•

May 15, 2021

Great Content. You can actually know what project (Program) managers do in Google and learn all the fundamental knowledge. It would be better to separate the discussions into groups with a certain people throughout the course. While there are too many people in the discussion room, there is actually no discussions, only one-way talking.

By Omar O

•

Sep 26, 2021

This was a perfect journey to understanding project management in depth, I really enjoyed it from interacting with discussions sharing personal experience and learning from others as well , all in all perfect life management skills that every one need.

thanks to instructor and every one behind the scene who made it available for learners.

By leny e

•

Nov 2, 2023

It's dynamic learning, where you watch short videos, easy-to-understand readings, flashcards, and quizzes throughout the course to assess your understanding. You can go at your own pace; the content, as well described, is the fundamentals of project management, and it is a good start for those who need to gain experience on the subject.

By Doris G

•

Jul 12, 2023

Awesome and very impactful. I think I am more prepared than i could imagine before embarking on this journey. Many thanks to you Team Coursera for giving me this great opportunity and for letting me study on Financial Aid, it means so much to me. The Instructors and Senior Program Managers facilitators were just amazing.

I JUST LOVE IT

By IFEOMA F N

•

Jun 9, 2023

It was an excellent one. Thank you so much.

I have learnt a lot. One of them is carrying all my team members and stakeholders along in every steps of the project to ensure effective delivery within budget and on time. I also learnt that I can use my previous experience and skill in my present work.. No experience or skill is a waste.