Chevron Left
Back to Foundations of Project Management

Learner Reviews & Feedback for Foundations of Project Management by Google

4.9
stars
97,790 ratings

About the Course

This is the first of six courses in the Google Project Management Certificate program, which will help you develop the skills needed to apply for entry-level roles as a project manager. 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. Current Google project managers will offer a multi-dimensional educational experience that will provide you with tools you can apply on the job. 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.

RC

Dec 20, 2022

This course 1 is so clear that I can even apply it to my daily routine! I want to explore more about Project Management. Thank you, Google: Coursera for making this happen to those who lack knowledge.

Filter by:

8951 - 8975 of 10,000 Reviews for Foundations of Project Management

By subhash g

•

Sep 1, 2025

good balance between reading, videos and knowledge check

By OSCAR A V T

•

Aug 25, 2025

Excelente curso, ayuda para potenciar los conocimientos.

By Sutida M

•

Jul 2, 2025

it fulfilled on what I wanted to learn. Really nice one!

By Shahid T

•

May 15, 2025

good course recommended for beginers and project mangers

By TITHI D

•

Apr 10, 2025

very good course and i have learn many things from this

By Hugh O

•

Apr 2, 2025

Excellent introduction, looking forwards to the in-depth

By Jessica P

•

Mar 25, 2025

Loved it. Super easy to follow along and great material.

By Lourdes E P

•

Feb 22, 2025

Solo por añadir algo , mejoraría la traducción. Gracias.

By Naa T S

•

Nov 1, 2024

it was a very good opportunity to learn at your own rate

By Asad U

•

Oct 21, 2024

one of the excellent course as well as learning platform

By Beverly N

•

Oct 4, 2024

It was great! I want to get into more learning about PM.

By Joseph O

•

Aug 20, 2024

its explanatory enough, easy to understand, FANTABULOUS!

By arun

•

Aug 13, 2024

Great course. Useful insights to working place scenario.

By Ebenezer P A

•

Aug 11, 2024

So far, am getting to know a lot. I recommend for anyone

By Diksha B

•

Jun 21, 2024

Fantastic course and amazing facilitation by the mentor.

By Sourav B

•

May 12, 2024

I have really learnt a lot basics of PMP, Thanks Google!

By Mostafa I

•

Mar 2, 2024

Great course for the fundamentals of project management.

By Suwila J

•

Feb 19, 2024

Aprendi muito, estou ansiosa e com sede de mais conteudo

By Chakradhar K

•

Feb 11, 2024

Got understanding of a structured approach for projects.

By Lucas J

•

Jan 16, 2024

Amazing course! Excited to start the second one tonight.

By Nandyala K

•

Jan 8, 2024

Does provide a very clear idea about project management.

By Richard A M

•

Dec 30, 2023

Course materials are practical and straight to the point

By Liang Y C

•

Dec 28, 2023

Learned a lot of essential skills of project management.

By Adam H E H

•

Oct 18, 2023

Super straightforward coursework and learning interface.