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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 Umar A

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Apr 21, 2021

Amazing course on Basics of Project Management. Though it was little bit theoretical and there was some repetition of same information in videos and then in reading material, overall topics were covered in quite detail.

By Andy R

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Mar 18, 2021

This course is a great first step to understanding basic project management concepts. It also does an exceptional job of encouraging further study by instilling the student with the confidence that this job is for them.

By Priyansh V

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Jan 21, 2024

Emilio is one of the best teacher till now he taught us in very sophisticated manner and also in a very easy manner want learn from him more. I hope i will get the chance to meet him at least once. Can't explain words.

By Gauri O

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Aug 10, 2023

Course gives great overview of what Project Management is, and draws examples and skills from various aspects of life. It is both encouraging and informative for people with diverse, non-project-management backgrounds.

By Agnes H R

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Mar 15, 2023

I used to think that project management is only for those interested in taking a role as project manager. After joining this course, I realize that the knowledge given in this course can be implemented in various role.

By Samantha S

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Jun 21, 2022

This course was a fantastic introduction to Project Management. The curriculum was well crafted and I appreciated the individual stories from Google employees that are in the PM field. I'd highly recommend this course.

By Sali G G

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May 9, 2022

The course is a step by step introduction to people who have no projet management background or experience. The best part is how the course makes you find the project management skills within your own life experiences.

By Nuttapol

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Apr 10, 2022

this course give you the big picture of what are projects and how they works . you'll understand where in organization that PMs (Project Manger) work and foundation for newbie to learn to be effective project manager.

By Laura m R a

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Feb 28, 2022

Es facil de comprender, es muy motivador, este primer modulo de fundamentos es crucial me hizo comprender con claridad que es y que hace un project manager y en que areas puedo trabajar, me gusto mucho y lo recomiendo.

By AX F

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Nov 11, 2021

Bite sized course using video 1-10 min, readings 1-10min, resources and 10 question quizzes that you can complete with dedicating relatively small chunks of time each week to complete at your own pace. 1 of 6 Complete.

By Omar G

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Aug 30, 2021

by continuing coursera courses on the fondation of project management i learned I learned a lot of skills like Organizational Culture ,Career Development ,Strategic Thinking ,Change Management ,Project Management

By Bunty R

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Jul 24, 2021

I am really happy to learn many old and new things via this foundation course. This course has enabled many options for career path and thanks to google for making it easy to all to learn more about project management.

By Jazmin Q C

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Jul 16, 2021

This was such a great course to understand so many stuff on Project Management. I loved all the videos, the readings, the innovative interactive pop ups and the practice tests. I would definetely recommend this course.

By Junyd T

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Jul 5, 2021

This course gives keen knowledge in Project Management in friendly way. It gives you important direction and also the confidence in your work place as you would know the role of the project management in any industry .

By Kevin V

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May 19, 2021

One of the best learning platform i've use through out my career ! Will surely recommend to anyone i know. Also big thumps up to Google staffs who took part in making us learn . I had soo much fun learning with them :)

By bankole a

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Mar 13, 2024

Foundations of Project Management course was very interesting and remarkable. I am delighted and very much interested in starting the next stage. Thank you Google for giving me the privilege to enroll on the course.

By Helin S T

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Aug 18, 2023

A user-friendly and motivating teaching system is used, everyone sharing their thoughts or information in the discussion section has created a useful resource. Thank you for contributing to such a certificate program.

By Crystal C

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Jul 23, 2023

Excellent course! Information was taught superlatively! For the test you really had to think and see the program as a whole and not recall it from memory!

I loved it and look forward to more challenges in this course!

By isabel g

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May 9, 2023

I love that you include real-life examples and have real people working in the field sharing their personal experiences. It provides a more clear perspective, not only in the technical part but in the real human part.

By Tonua

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Apr 30, 2023

I enjoyed the course. It gave a good foundational view of project management and also the methodologies related. I was introduced to a tools used to improve business processes and am excited to learn and master more.

By Juan C

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May 15, 2022

VERY NICE, IT IS ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING COURSES HACE I EVER TAKE. Thanks so much for take your time to prepare all of there themes. The topics are specific and including all of the teory the resoomer form. Thanks

By Orlando A S A

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May 14, 2022

More than expected, thank you Coursera for this dream come true and also google for letting this kind of knowledge be affordable for people that we don't have the resources to study materials like this. Just thank you

By Ashleigh M

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Feb 14, 2022

I found this course engaging and insightful. Having no experience in this field, I feel fully aware of the essence of project management. I still have a lot to learn, but I feel equipped and ready for what is to come.

By Rossella L

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Jan 17, 2022

I seriously loved this course! It's well put together, it covers all basic elements of project management and it also gives very helpful tips on how to look for PM roles and prepare for interviews. Highly recommended.

By Rob G

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Dec 25, 2021

A thoroughly enjoyable introduction to project management. Covers all the bases and offers some great tips to new and experienced PMs alike. I wish this course had been available 15 years ago when I was starting out!