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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

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.

BC

Dec 26, 2021

This course is very helpful for those who want to kick start their career in project management field. It is highly interactive and covers basics of project management thoroughly. I really enjoyed it.

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By Ned B

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Aug 30, 2023

I have a career in marketing and this material helps me in my explanation of projects that I executed as a Portfolio Manager and should help on my resume and interviews. THANK YOU!!

By Cláudia T C

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May 30, 2023

It was a great course. It gave me a clear picture of what the project manager job is and I could demystify my preconceptions of the position. The content of the course is very good.

By Elgin P

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Apr 26, 2023

The course was insightful and helpful now that I am looking to move up in project foundations and work. It was strongly recommended to me by a senior director and has been an asset.

By Abdul S

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Apr 20, 2023

The best course to start your career as a project manager. I learned a lot of skills in this course including project management, organization culture, organization structure, etc..

By adavistic

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Sep 16, 2022

Great Course.

Can really help you undertstand the basics very well. Regards to the whole team at Google who designed this course, was a delightful and a great learning experience.

By Amara E

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Sep 5, 2022

this course is super amazing i never knew i have been project managing all along and doing multiple task at the same time. However i have gain more skills to face daily challenges.

By Bavani M

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Jul 20, 2022

I am restarting my career after 8 year long break.This course is very informative and gives the right perspective required to the corporate point of view for the project management.

By Johnathan Z

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May 22, 2022

An amazing course in laying the foundation for beginners interested in Project Management. Provides basic understanding, doesn't overwhelm you and keeps you motivated to learn more.

By Pep C

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May 15, 2022

Excellent course to learn about organizational structures. How the organizational structure impacts project management outcomes, as well us improving products and reducing waste.

By Mahmoud S

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Feb 20, 2022

It's a great course. It helps you getting a better understanding of what prject management is and how to make good use of it. The course content is awesome. I strongly recommend it.

By Mohamed D

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Jan 15, 2022

Very good introductory on Project Management. Key concepts are covered at the high level giving you a good segway to other courses such as iniating a project or executing a project

By Luca M

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Jan 4, 2022

Top teachers and top contents. Course is totally flexible and can be easily tailored in terms of time management and individual learning capabilities. Absolutely Great! Thanks guys!

By Arief W

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Sep 3, 2021

This course is so helpful for me to understand the basics of the PM roles. The explanation is also easy to understand. Thank you google and Coursera for providing this great course.

By Badetife B

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Feb 12, 2024

This course is very good. As a beginner, I learned a lot of foundational project management principles. It also provided me with tips on how to apply for jobs in a new career path.

By Ferdi F

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Aug 10, 2023

Very interesting, how the Google team manages the projects, introduce structure & culture, change management, and the basic of PMO. Everything is explained in a very simple method.

By Neetu N

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Jul 25, 2023

This course was a great window into what PM s all about. It helped introduce topics without overwhelming the student. I found that the content was relatable and was easy to digest.

By shabana s

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May 27, 2023

thank you so much , which i learned in this platform it's very usefull my career path iam so happy to learn such a knowledgeable things which explore my thoughts in certain way ...

By Toshio K

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Dec 26, 2022

I found in this class that management jobs are not only for seasoned specialists working in the industry for a long period of time. I'm looking forward to the next class.

Thank you.

By Brandon M

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Dec 11, 2022

This course is amazing! It made me feel like I will become an essential part to a dynamic and challenging environment while also becoming a strong leader who puts their team first!

By Kelechi O

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Nov 2, 2022

The courses are well structured and each level forms the bedrock for levelling up on the next. I look forward to completing the course and applying for the CAPM certification exam.

By Sonia V

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Jul 22, 2022

This course was really conscise and I felt it was a great summary and introduction to Project Management- looking forward to learning more in the next courses of the certification.

By LOLFUNNIES

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May 25, 2022

This is a perfect introduction to Project Management. I learned a lot about the many things involved in working as a Project Manager and can't wait to continue to the next course.

By Ivan S

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Apr 5, 2022

A well-structured foundational level course. This material gave me some basic knowledge about PM that I did not know. I strongly recommend it as the initial point for this journey.

By Rafaela E

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Feb 17, 2022

A great overview about Project Management, this course is interactive, shared google's workers experience in the role and explore different modes of learning to escape of monotony.

By Ali A

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Feb 8, 2022

Gives an overall understanding of a project managers roles, positions, responsibilities and what to expect from the role. Course outline and context is on point and well-delivered.