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Google People Management Essentials

Ever wondered what makes a great people manager? In Google People Management Essentials, you’ll learn the skills required to become a confident, effective manager. Designed by The Google School for Leaders, this program distills decades of Google’s management research into actionable insights on how to build high-performing teams. Through hands-on activities and advice from over a dozen managers at Google, you'll learn to set clear goals, develop coaching skills, drive business results, and leverage AI as a management tool. Whether you're an aspiring leader or already managing a team, you’ll leave this course with the practical skills to drive results and build a team where people can thrive. Upon completion, you'll earn a professional certificate from Google.

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Top reviews across Google People Management Essentials

CS

Reviewed Jan 20, 2026

Excellent presentation and delivery of valuable information. This was my first class with Coursera and I enjoyed it. I will definitely keep moving forward with more training.

MT

Reviewed Dec 11, 2025

Very insightful strategies that are useful to implement in any leadership position!

LB

Reviewed Nov 16, 2025

Great information, I am in the middle on working on my Mid Term evaluation

LL

Reviewed Feb 23, 2026

الدورة مفيدة وفيها الكثير من النصائح العملية. اتمنى لو أكثروا من الأمثلة الواقعية و وضعوا معلوات الكورس في ملف واحد

KP

Reviewed Nov 4, 2025

This is more leadership training than I received in the 4 years I have received with my current employer.

MH

Reviewed Jan 9, 2026

It's excellent guider and help to improve and maximize your productivity

MT

Reviewed Nov 1, 2025

Very insightful, and practical examples really help you to grow as people manager.

AA

Reviewed Dec 6, 2025

a great introduction to leadership skills and the fundamentals of team leadership and culture

JG

Reviewed Oct 30, 2025

This course is an excellent course. Many businesses should have their employees take this course. It will make your business better and managers will understand how to deal with employees.

JT

Reviewed Feb 12, 2026

I enjoyed this course it was very informative and insightful

JK

Reviewed Nov 1, 2025

Basic but very practical and simple management tools. Fun and useful ways to introduce AI tools into the planning, feedback, and management toolkit.

LB

Reviewed Nov 16, 2025

Very interesting information that I needed to hear.

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