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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!

LD

Aug 11, 2021

I loved this course. It was so informative. I took a lot of notes and hope to implement everything I've learned in real-life instances. I look forward to advancing professionally as a project manager.

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By gurpreet k g

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May 9, 2022

This is great course to understand the concept of project management. Quiz in between the videos and on the completion on each week modules is helpful to test the knowlegdge.

By Robert E

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Apr 18, 2022

Very informative, throughtfully put together, and uses a mix of videos, reading, and quizzes to effectively teach.

I'm very impressed and happy with this learning experience.

By Polina A

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Apr 15, 2022

This was a fantastic introduction course to what it means to be a project manager, and the ideologies and methodologies that go into a successful career as a project manager.

By Neil S

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Apr 14, 2022

Emilio and the other instructors are excellant. The course work is both pertinant and delivered well. I enjoyed the first course and hope my progress continues.

Neil Silverman

By Scott C

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Mar 24, 2022

Easy navigation and I like how you can speed up the videos. The video quizzes help ensure attention to detail on what is being learned. In short, great job on the course!

By Joe G

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Mar 10, 2022

A thorough beginners guide to the world of Project Management. Great presenters, great course material, and a wonderful relaxed, yet informative style of delivery. Thank you!

By Mähävir R

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Oct 2, 2021

I enjoyed the course and learned a lot from it. The content is well organised and good. i have learn various projecte manament technics overall course are goood..............

By Fernando R Q G

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Jun 25, 2021

I think that with Foundations of Project Management you´ll learn how could you become a successful Project Manager and all the skills you will develop to reach all your goals

By Andor T

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Apr 27, 2021

I enjoyed learning the Foundations of Project Management. There is so much in this course that I did not know. Just knowing the different methodologies has helped me already.

By Emmanuel N

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Mar 25, 2021

Great introductory course. I learnt that a project manager is like a drummer on the band. He keeps a steady beat on the project and make sure everything is playing correctly.

By Valerie H

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Mar 23, 2021

Super friendly introduction to project management. If you are having doubt about being a PM, I encourage you to go through the course and then decide if it is right for you.

By Hrayr M

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Jan 21, 2024

This is just wanderful, I entered the world of PM and all this by Google, thanks a lot for providing a chance to learn and know all this.Google is wonderland of people magic

By Nathalie C

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Jan 19, 2024

It is a great start to understanding the Project Management career and what it entails. It gives insight and understanding of the different roles a project manager can have.

By Marco S

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Jun 5, 2023

Very very good course even if you already have some concept, as the topics are presented in a very clean way and offer a comprehensive topics map to the most useful concepts

By Siti K Z

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Feb 26, 2023

This course help me to get the overview of Project Management and Project Manager roles and responsibilities together with the approaches and also impact to an organization.

By Rebecca j W

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Feb 9, 2023

As a student just starting with an interest in gaining ground in this field, this is an excellent place to start to get vocabulary and organizational understanding. Thanks!

By KARIM E R

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Nov 15, 2022

Amazing course to introduce anyone to the world of Project Management. I would highly reccomend this for anyone considering changing careers and entering into the PM track.

By Sarah S

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Nov 2, 2022

This is a solid beginner's course that is very well paced. I really liked that none of the videos were more than 6-7 minutes long and the reading was fairly easy to digest.

By A. M

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Oct 13, 2022

Google, you've done an exceptional job of integrating content, reading, supplemental resources, and discussion; I am eager to start the 2nd course in the series! THANK YOU!

By Sandy P

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Sep 9, 2022

Amazing course, because from here I can learn a lot of things related to projects. Can be a stepping stone when you want to get serious about the work of the desired company

By Anastasia S

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Sep 7, 2022

Google has offered a unique opportunity to hone our understanding of project management. It was a pleasant journey to dive into general concepts from different perspectives.

By Lenin S

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Sep 3, 2022

This is an excellent introductory course to project management, and include many interesting topics that was unexpected to me like how to find job opportunities in PM area.

By Michah T

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Aug 18, 2022

The course so far has been very easy to follow and it is not overwhelming at all. All the information in the course is valuable and broken down to where one can understand.

By Marcel P

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Aug 8, 2022

Very interesting course and a good start into the topic. Covers a good cross section. The mix of videos, reading sessions and quizzes was refreshing and kept me interested.

By Nathanael R

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Aug 1, 2022

Very good course! It helped me cover informations I never knew about management. It also helped me be ready to lead a team and understand how organizational structure works.