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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 Amin S

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Jul 15, 2021

This course is just not for those who seek a PM role but for everyone who wants to manage a project successfully, even a simple event in daylife.

By Lady L G

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May 29, 2021

I'm Blessed to learn this course. It is very knowledgeable for me as a student, I learned a lot to this course. Thank you Coursera and Google. ;)

By Udana P

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May 26, 2021

Great content, was able to understand the material really well. Loved the structure of the program. It entices the learner to complete the tasks.

By Nawarerk C (

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Apr 24, 2021

I have learned a lot from this course. The content is not so difficult and presented in a way that easy to understand, thanks to all instructors.

By Jerome P

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Apr 6, 2021

Love the structure and pace of the course. Although it covers the technical, I feel it gives you more of the people aspect of project management

By Zarif E

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Mar 31, 2021

I have learned a lot of principal items of project management from this and the course gave me a headstart on the overview of project management.

By David O I

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Aug 11, 2023

I love the way the lesson are well structured and demystified. The speakers/facilitators are clear with their message and void of any ambiguity.

By Jennifer B

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Jun 9, 2023

This was a very comprehensive foundations course. I feel like I have a good idea of what to expect going forward. The presenters were excellent.

By Katherine

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May 3, 2023

I enjoyed learning about the fundamentals and looking forward to the next course. Thank you for giving us expert advice and for organizing this.

By Jestina K W

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Jan 18, 2023

This is a great introductory course. It goes over the project management discipline thoroughly providing a sufficient start to this career path.

By chethiya s

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Jan 18, 2023

The best online foundation course I ever had.Also at the end of the course it inspired the student to proceed with other rest of all courses .

By Viktória C G K

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Nov 14, 2022

I liked this course! We could learn through examples from daily life and was helping to reacp the previous lesson and then go deeper and deeper.

By Agustina C

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Nov 9, 2022

I enjoyed every bit of it, I have learnt a lot, in fact I will revise Week 3 and 4 again - so much to use in my current possition today! THANKS!

By Oge O

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Oct 26, 2022

Excellent learning methods were applied. Study time for me is pleasurable. Kudos to the brilliant team that put together the learning material.

By amina s h

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Oct 22, 2022

Thank you for providing me with many concepts that I needed to delve into more, and concepts in project management were new I enjoyed the course

By Jeff R

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Sep 19, 2022

Excellent presentation by Emilio, clear and passionate about project management and working with and for Google. Great material, great course.

By Maria G

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Sep 3, 2022

I highly recommend this course! Everything is explained so clearly with real-life examples which enables you to get the idea of concepts better.

By Darshil S

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Aug 7, 2022

Hands down the most interactive course on project management out there. If you're interested in pursuing project management, Google has got you!

By Mahesh B

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Jul 29, 2022

The foundations of Project Management is beautifully crafted course which gives high level skills, knowledge and struture for a project manager.

By Vladyslava P

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May 18, 2022

Thank you, this is a basis, which every project manager should know very well. Great opportunity to refresh all this and to learn something new.

By Sally G

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Apr 16, 2022

This is an exceptional program. Have learned so much just through the first course. Cannot wait to see what the following courses have to offer.

By Victoria C

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Jan 30, 2022

This surpassed it's function in helping me identify, enhance, and see my work experience as the building blocks for a new and promising career.

By Linda L

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Jan 26, 2022

Course was engaging and never boring, I really enjoyed taking this and had a lot of real life tips in navigating through this new career change.

By Shwetha V

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Dec 2, 2021

The course if beginner friendly and extremally useful with full break down of necessary information. Looking forward to complete the full series

By Shahzad A

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Nov 12, 2021

i learned alot of Project technics from this course i want to be professional to complete all these sequential Courses Google Project Management