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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

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 Kirill B

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May 15, 2021

I am excited and grateful that there is such a good learning opportunity.

By Jaime S

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Apr 25, 2021

This course was very impactful, clear, and direct to help students learn.

By victor o l a

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Apr 14, 2021

Excellent first course, very well explained everything and very detailed.

By Andreea C B

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Apr 11, 2021

I really loved it. The information is very well presented and structured.

By Majd A

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Mar 20, 2021

Amazing. Clear and top-notch instructors. Thank you both Coursera Google.

By Dipanjan C B

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Apr 26, 2024

Very well paced & structured. Innovative & interactive exercise sessions

By Igoche F F

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Apr 1, 2024

Wow! wow! So happy I pulled through. Great resource, great way to learn.

By Yusuf O A

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Mar 10, 2024

The experience i had with this course is mind-blowing. Thank you Google!

By Oluwatosin

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Feb 15, 2024

Good learning materials. Its comprehensive, easy to read and understand.

By Tantaswa N

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Dec 2, 2023

very informative course I am studying the rest of my courses at Coursera

By NIBA M M

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Nov 1, 2023

course 1 was great. Everything is simplified, clear and well explained.

By Senthil M V

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Sep 28, 2023

Vey engagement materials with good enough supporting links and documents

By Jason Y

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Sep 5, 2023

Great introductory course that goes with the ins and outs of being a PM.

By vikram

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Jul 14, 2023

Awesome course for beginners . one must go through it to accquire skills

By Deepak Y

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Jul 10, 2023

Great Learning session with detailed insights of foundations of Project.

By Sarah U

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Jul 9, 2023

It was a very good learning experience. I highly recommend this course.

By Jayne P

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Jul 5, 2023

Thorough, Engaging, and tailored for a savvy beginner. Highly recommend!

By Antonio P

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May 18, 2023

Excelente curso, espero seguir siendo parte de la familia PM de coursera

By priya g

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May 12, 2023

Great course to learn the basics and fundamentals of Project Management.

By Mayowa O

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May 1, 2023

TaThanks to Google I gavehave thhave a fundamental aknowledge in Project

By Kishore C M

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Apr 28, 2023

This course very helpful and learning lot of projects management Circle

By Shayla J

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Apr 16, 2023

So much information, explained thoroughly, really enjoyed learning this.

By Lynn M

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Mar 7, 2023

Awesome course. It has filled in some of the blanks and questions I had.

By Xavier W

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Feb 16, 2023

Great learning experience and the instructor was very clear and concise.

By Samuel S

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Jan 16, 2023

So new to PM that idk if the course is great or not, but I did enjoy it.