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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

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 Helen L

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Jun 6, 2022

I love that i can always go back if i did not understand something. It is very helpful that i can work at my own time and speed. this way i get the most out of the class and i dont have to fell that i am holding others in the class back or if i get done with a week i dont have to sit around and wait for others to finish the week .

By Lanre O

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Apr 23, 2021

The easy level through which the Google Employee that took me through this course & broke down all the introductory bits to help bring me into the world of Project Management, definitely gave me clarity and confidence that this was the best program I should be spending my time on while getting into the field of Project Management.

By Sarah C

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Nov 17, 2023

Great way to learn the basics of Project Management. The course materials are clear and make learning easy, and the quizzes are challenging enough to make sure you are actually learning, but not too discouraging to pass. I feel like I recognize some things I learned from this course in my current job on a Product Management team.

By Jasmine A

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Apr 2, 2023

This Course introduced me ti the basics of project management and gave overview of all the processes involved on project management. Well suited for beginners. The structure of the course made it possible to follow through easily. Practise quizzes helped to solidify all the learnings. I will be continuing with the specialisation.

By Chathura L G

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Feb 25, 2023

The videos make it really easy to grasp the core concepts. Additional readings are just the right amount as it does not exhaust the learner and at the same time give all the essential extra details. The quiz section and interactive features complement the overall learning experience perfectly. All in all, this is a great program!

By Sanja D

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Nov 9, 2022

Very good general overview of the project management responsibilities and roles. The material was presented in a structured and interesting way, with both video materials and reading, as well as frequent exercises to drive instant knowledge acquisition. For me, it was a refresher course, but still I got a lot of new information.

By Prachi D

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Sep 29, 2022

This is an excellent course for people who want to develop their understanding of project management especially if you hai from a technical backgourd. This course provides you with insights that help you to understand the current project and your current organization structure properly, thereby allowing to work more effectively.

By Michael I

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Sep 13, 2022

I want to say that this course was impactfull and life changing . I enjoy every part of the training. I look forward in doing another course with you. I have 1 problem, my name was not fully written on my certificate. How can that be corrected? My name is, Michael Ijiko. But only Michael was written on the certificate. Thank You

By Michael S

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Feb 4, 2022

Great learning but more to disect and understand the deep side of being a project manager, as i this my dream role next even i try some of this responsibilties at my current role and kind to experienced it. it gives more values, so there you go, hope soon to manage a dream project to handle. See in next lesson for more learnings.

By Bawa

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Nov 17, 2021

This was a well-structured and organized course covering most of the basics but essential parts of project management. The instructor presented the course materials in a professional manner and showed their skills and passion for this journey.

I am grateful to be given the opportunity to be part of this journey.

Thank you so much.

By Chloe A T

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Oct 5, 2023

The Google Certificate in Foundation in Project Management course provided a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the subject. The engaging instruction, practical examples, quizzes and user-friendly platform exceeded my expectations, leaving me equipped with valuable skills and knowledge for effective project management.

By Rashpreet K

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May 22, 2022

this course has teach me alot , also with a great professional who tells you about their real life experiences help alot in gaining knowlegde and tips that are given by them , i'm sure they are going to help me in my future . really happy to complete this course by google and going to learn many more courses by google in future.

By Bailey N

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Dec 19, 2021

An exceptionally well done course covering all of the foundations that you would expect inside of Project Management. The material is well divided into helpful videos, readings, and quizzes to test your knowledge. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in the field of Project Management. It will absolutely help you!

By Zohaib Q

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Jan 9, 2024

"I thoroughly enjoyed the Foundations of Project Management course. The content was well-structured, providing a comprehensive understanding of key project management concepts. The interactive modules and real-world case studies enhanced my learning experience, allowing me to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios."

By Jessamyn O

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Apr 28, 2022

This course was a great overview of what project management is, the different styles, how to look for jobs and so much more regarding becoming a project manager. I loved how in detail everything was explained and the check ins and quizes were great too. I am excited to continue to course 2 to go more in detail about everything.

By Daniel M

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Mar 19, 2022

This was a really good course, I learned a lot and reinforced some of the skills and knowledge I have already acquired. I am already a project manager, so I was able to automatically see how the course contents directly applied to projects or situations I have been in already and the advice for those scenarios is very helpful.

By Stylianos M

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Sep 17, 2021

It helped me enter the world of Project Management. A big Bravo to the Instructors!!!! Thank you all for your efforts you did and doing. I am sure many people like me will get advanced on their career by starting such a course ....and..We are still in the beginning of this nice journey in the world of Proj.Mngmnt Great Job!!!!

By Dale A C j

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Apr 24, 2021

This course was great at covering all the foundations of project managers and how they impact businesses and organizations as well as defining key business terminology and methodology. I think the questions should be a little more challenging, engaging with the user, but very comprehensive and well developed course nonetheless.

By Oliver S

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Jun 16, 2023

Really well put together course. Kept building upon the previous foundations set. Really enjoyed the mix of videos, reading, interactive exercises.

Only criticism is that some of the end of week quizzes wording wasn't always 100% clear, at least to me. Overall would recommend though, if PM is a career you are looking to pursue.

By Francis A

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Jun 10, 2023

Very impactful, and I am very confident now to tackle a project or apply for a project manager position.

I will recommend this course even though the Introduction but the rich and practical information available here is enough to boost your confidence and knowledge to handle or join a team to manage a project in collaboration.

By Tasnim A

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Feb 25, 2023

an eye opener and highly relevant! recommended not only for those who seek careers on PM but also managers, business owners, and corporate workers. i reflected a lot through this course and now is even more eager to finish all the course to get professional certificate! thanks google for approving my financial aid application!

By Romil N

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Jan 19, 2023

A very interesting course that gives an overview of project management. This will help learners decide whether they should enrol for complete specialization or not ( I would say they should). the course instructor was also fantasic, he made all the learnings easy to understand and learn and memorize at the very first instance.

By Javier D

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Jul 28, 2021

Had taken the course before but deleted my account, i realized how well I learned the material instead of simply memorizing it when i was able to run through it again in less than 3 days. Amazing planning and focusing of key points really teaches people instead of simply asking them to memorize something they will soon forget.

By Devaraju O

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Jun 22, 2022

Very interested to know many more new things about different Organizational structures and it's Culture. most importantly about the different types project management methodologies. And it is very much imortant to have knowledge and epertise to a project manager to understand and manage.

Very well designed for professionals.

By Terje S

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Feb 22, 2022

This gave a really nice introduction to the terminology and concepts. I love that it was very encouraging and also had a lot of focus on how existing skills can be transferable to this new career path. As someone who is studying this later on in my career it was encouraging to hear that all of my past work will be applicable.