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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 Christina D T

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Dec 13, 2021

I love the various delivery method. There is different videos with different instructors, small readings, and small quizes at the end of each session with some check on learning thrown in. It is very easy to follow along and not get overwhelmed or bored.

By Yuvika P

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Dec 6, 2021

A great and detailed course that will help you walk through the long list of skills of a project manager and how can one become an effective project manager. As this type of management will help you do the day to day activities effectively and efficiently.

By arfan a

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Jun 11, 2023

It was so amazing, i love this course and i have the desired of this to comolete this professional course, i would like to thank from all the instructors of this course, i hope Google more provide like these professional courses, Thank you

Irfanullah Ameri

By Mohd F B A

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Apr 10, 2023

I started from scratch taking this course, I found this course very good and interesting to join for everyone who wants to learn project management. A lot of things we learned during this course. Congratulations to Google Team for an idea and a great job.

By Uwaoma C

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Nov 4, 2022

It was simply amazing, hitting it off as a student learning Project management, the lessons were easy to understand and the hands-on project was very engaging. I will recommend this course to anyone that wants to learn the rudiments of project management.

By Gee A

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Oct 13, 2022

Great introduction to project management. It gives you all the tools and processing to help you undersatand how projects are desinged, implementded, monitored and completed. I tecommend the course as a good walk through the journey of project management.

By Jaehyun H

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Sep 1, 2022

My favorite part about this course was hearing from all these bright minds that work at Google and sharing their approach to Project Management. There is no perfect method but this course prepares you to dissect projects in a digestible manner. Fantastic!

By BellaDonna L F

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Aug 25, 2022

This self- paced course is awesome . During this new world of pandemic- pandemonium its good to have a form of self -paced learning that is not only very informative but, its also easy to follow . The classes just flow together very nicely.

Thanks Coursera

By Eric C

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Apr 28, 2022

I found the Foundations of Project Management to be very helpful as an overview for someone interested in a career as a project manager. The topics were useful and educating, and the delivery of the course was interesting and engaging. On to the next one!

By Prakash M

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Mar 1, 2022

I must say this not just a course for profession enhanvement but the lesson to implement in you day to day life that could be professional or personal.

Contents are useful and easily able to relate with your skills.

I would recommand this course.

Thank you.

By Shakeel A

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Feb 27, 2022

Cousera offers content, engagment with peer and more over its best time felxibility. I have compeleted two Courses despite my tough schedule and unavailbility of Internet and Connectivity. I really appretaite and recommend to get befitted from Coursera!!!

By Arjun S

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Feb 3, 2022

I enjoyed and learnt through the entire journey . I am in aww and love with this new way of learning methods easy convinient and well executed . I strongly beleive i can achieve more with these learning tools and gain confidence about project management .

By Alison T

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Jan 13, 2022

I found the course fantastic, the depth of the content and the way it was approached bringing day-to-day explanations are easy to understand and absorb the topics. I really recommend this course if the person wants to know the universe of project managers

By Merouane R

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Jan 1, 2022

C'est une formation de très bon niveau, l'enseignant principal Emilio est très compétent et possède une grande aptitude pédagogique, et je sais de quoi je parle, je suis moi même enseignant!. Bravo Google pour cette formation, j'en ai vraiment bénéficié.

By Aaron P D

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Oct 12, 2021

It will give you the basic concept and things you will have to expect when handling project management. This basic course will give you an idea if you want to pursue more complicated lessons what will definitely help you grow under the path of management.

By Roberto C

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Apr 25, 2021

Thank you for all the knowledge, tips and insight. I believe this course contains many useful information. From understanding project management, through how useful is on an organization and even how to apply to jobs were these acquired skills are useful.

By PERCIVAL P

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Jul 18, 2023

This is highly recommended for government employees like me. This sets the picture where you can envision your team’s creativity how to apply the tools as emphasized in this course. This is an eye-opener and for sure most if not all topics are enriching.

By Ahmad H F M M

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Oct 23, 2022

Excellent contents and knowledge-base. Clear and precise learning process to make learner eager to proceed to next stage. Perhaps more process for specific SDLC to be introduce in the future. Now i am proceeding for next level to complete all 6 courses.

By siacheni A

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Oct 9, 2022

Its amazing. I am very thankfull to google for this course. Which includs all the aspects of any kind of project from minor to major with real life examples. I think everyone should go through it once to learn project management.

GOOGLE THANKS ONCE AGAIN

By Shomaila F

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Sep 16, 2022

The course best covered all the basic and initial information about project management , especially for beginners. Emilio and other PM 's shared their valueable and real life experiences with us. Hope to get more valuable information in coming courses.

By Morgan M

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Aug 16, 2022

This was a great course! Ive been a PM for over 7 years and Im taking this series get my PMP. I found it interesting and loved the personal stories from people in this career field. Particularly hearing about their journeys to becoming a project manager.

By Michelle H

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Jul 19, 2022

Loved this course! It is a great introduction to Project Management. There is so much information that is shared either through experiences of others or just defining the roles of a Project Manager and going over the many different terms and definitions.

By Daricel T

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Jul 14, 2022

This course was very well established. It broken key concepts and had some repitition to ensure the information sticks with the learner. It was easy to follow and understand. Adding the quiz after each section also helped reinforce what was just covered.

By Diego C

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Jul 5, 2022

El curso es demasiado directo, práctico y bueno. Me gustó toda la información que se brinda y la forma tan sencilla y amigable en que se abarca. Solo hubo un ligero error en un cuestionario en la semana 4 que ya reporté, pero fuera de eso todo excelente.

By sibi s

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Feb 15, 2022

Awesome course which will give a lot of exposure to what project manager is what are his responsibilities. Even if you dont want to be a project manager, I recommend everyone to try this course as there is so much more to it that you can only experience.