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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

LL

Jan 18, 2022

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!

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!

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By Alexandra N

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Aug 28, 2023

Very comprehensive introduction to Project Management!

Having some ad hoc experience in the area, and recognising that many best practices are mostly based on common/good sense, the course reminded me immediately of issues that I had come across in my work life that could have been avoided if a more structured and informed approach had ben followed. Very useful! I am looking forward to working through the following courses of this series.

By Syed I A

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Apr 16, 2023

It is an amazing course that provides the insight on the basics of the PM. The best part is at the beginning being a part time student it was hard to focus, or extract the most from the videos and written material. However, the design of the course, gradually make the mind understanding the course contents more easily in lesser time.

I am excited to move on to the next course.

Thanks Google and Coursera for the amazing journey of learning.

By SAMARTH B

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Aug 1, 2022

This was an amazing course trhat gave me a good basic foundation to Projkect Management. It is absolutely fantastic to realise that we all have PM experience just by nature of the day to day tasks we do and I can relate all the skills on to any job I do.

I loved the teaching style and the form to ask questions and discuss major points. Overall I loved it and I higly recommend it. to anyone wanting to gain skills to get the first PM job.

By Doris I C

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Apr 26, 2021

its amazing that google offered these courses at a very affordable price for people to further their education and have more job opportunities! I am so glad I decided to take this course and learn more about project management! at first I felt like this course would be challenging but it is extremely easy to access and work at your own pace. Thank you google! I'm looking forward to course 2 and what my future holds with this certificate.

By PEACE O

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Feb 22, 2023

The foundations of Project Management served as a foundation to my journey with Project Management and it gave me so much clues about the person of a Project Manager which i see myself in all that was explained and also the basics of handling a project, what a project looks like, and all that is involved with handling a project. i enjoyed the course and i am looking forward to implementing all that i have learnt so far in my work place.

By Ziliya U

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Sep 20, 2021

This introductory course is a great opportunity to dive into Project Management without too many details and see if you really want to continue your journey as a project manager. Highly recommend it to everyone who wants to know how it's called what you are doing every time at home while organising birthday parties or planning a move to a new accommodation ;) Loved this course very much and will truly recommend it to my closest friend.

By Mai M

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Mar 11, 2022

I loved how I could study at my own pace - which is faster than I expected due to the course organization. It's fun to learn this way - videos, small quizzes, and practice problems. Definitely way better than the traditional way of education - here is a thick boring book, some very far-out lectures, then a really big test.

The instructors are friendly, excited, and knowledgeable. It's very relatable and they give tons of good examples.

By Earl K W

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Aug 25, 2021

This course was a great way to jumpstart anyones career. I do feel like it would have been nice to develop some more functionality into the discussion portion of the class. Perhaps a bot that prompted you with questions based on keywords in your responses.

I plan on continuing on to finish the course and then to the SEO and possibly one from FB on social media. From Coursera's standpoint there is an awesome diversity of content here.

By Roma P

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Jun 19, 2023

I was a bit nervous heading into the first Course of this Certificate, but it was simply laid out and easy to follow. The videos clearly explained the content in a very friendly manner and the presenter, Emilio made you feel like he was your friend. The quizzes and tests were challenging, but if you learned what was taught and knew your content you were well equipped. Thank you Coursera for making this less scary than I expected!

By Dan M

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Feb 12, 2023

This was a great introduction to Project Management. I'm totally new to this field and this overview really helped me decide if I wanted to move forward in exploring this career. The videos are informative and the activities are helpful (especially looking at job descriptions on Indeed, etc.). I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is wondering if Project Management is for them. It's a very inexpensive way to find out!

By Ivy D

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Aug 10, 2022

This was a great foundational course in project management. As someone who has practiced project management but hasn't taken formal study until now, I consider this to be a great foundational course for having to better hone in and understanding the key concepts and workflows that define project management, both in terms of individual project management and working within an organization. I'm looking forward to the other courses.

By Avinash A

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Jul 8, 2022

The course is structured in such a simple yet effective way. It is the perfect way to start a career in Project Management. This course helped me gain a lot of insights into the roles & responsibilities of a Project Manager & how they fit into an organization, It also helped me understand how an Organization helps & inlfuences the Responsibilities of a Project Manager. Excited to jump onto the next course in this speciclization :)

By Arsalan M

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May 3, 2023

Hands down one of the best courses I have taken online. A mix of video, reading and learning your knowledge through quizzes. The videos are on point, clear and easy to comprehend.

The structure of the course is well done. Moreover, stories of current project/program/portfolio managers are inspiring in its own way. This is the first time I have seen that the course is emphasizing on transferable skills, which I really believed in.

By Breyuna I

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Apr 3, 2022

This course is so simple to follow along with! I've learned quite a ton about Project Management and how anyone, and I mean ANYONE, can become a Project Management. I typically have difficulty staying focused on a task/subject matter. However, this program kept me accountable, and I was able to earn my certificate from course 1. I loved the lessons so much that I will complete all six and become proficient in Project Management.

By Wasim A

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Nov 8, 2023

I am so thankful and grateful that google has made such a beautiful platform to learn project management. I am learning and by time I will gain some massing results after completion of all six courses.

Very simple language used and very crucial and important topic discussed. As a beginner in this field I learnt a lot in through this course and will sharpen my skills by regularly revising and practicing the tests as well as tasks.

By ALI S K

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Mar 22, 2023

The course titled "Foundations of Project Management" is 1st course of the 6 courses on Project Management offered by Google as part of their Project Management Certification Course. I found it very well researched and the content to be very practical and industry oriented . The other good feature was that it was taught by people from industry who shared their first hand experiences in the field of Project Management at GOOGLE.

By Moatter K

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Nov 7, 2022

literally amazing opportunity to learn one of my interest skills related to project management .moving ahead with hope after completing this course will really help me out in order to polish my skills and knowledge in the management field as a project manager. the course was designed in a way that person like me that starts from a zero level can understand so well also each and every single piece of knowledge is acknowledgeable.

By LL B

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May 16, 2022

The course was extremely interesting for me. It completely changed my initial idea about project management, and gave me an understanding of the importance of the right choice of technologies and tools, as well as effective communication at all stages of project management. An interesting presentation of the material, unexpected questions, as well as the facilitator's enthusiasm for the topic, inspired me to continue studying.

By Michael U

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Jul 25, 2021

The foundations of project management by Google is an exciting entry-level course for project management. They teach you the basics to get you all fired up for an exciting career. It is a good place to start your career as a project manager. The videos are short and straight forward and the examples compliments what is being taught. I highly recommend the course for anyone who is looking to pursue a career in project management.

By Hsinyu F

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Jul 21, 2021

This course gives excellent and comprehensive understandings about the foundation of project management for the newbie PMs. Also for people who are seeking for employment, this course teaches you how to ask good questions to help you understand how organizational culture and structure impact the way you manage projects in the future position. I'm ready to take the upcoming courses to gain more details about project management!

By Ibrahim A

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Dec 30, 2022

I’ve enjoyed this amazing course since it covers many topics such as the life cycle of a project, the tasks to manage the different methodologies and tips for choosing the right method for your project. In addition, how creating simple team connections and how organizational structure and culture can impact a project. These topics provide the foundation for beginning any new project and I’d recommend anyone to start from here.

By Mostafa M s

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Sep 24, 2021

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.

By Vicky C

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Jul 9, 2021

It is very easy if you already have few years work experience regardless in which field you may find the content is talking about on the things you've already knew, especially if you are working in marketing. I ended up skipped a lot of videos as the reading materials summarised the video content. If you are fresh into the workspace this it is highly recommended to go through course. It is very organised an easy to understand.

By Hulya O

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Mar 1, 2023

The course curriculum is full of unbelievably handy information...I am very pleased to listen and read all of the content...thanks so much... The video speaker, Emilio, is very good, far beyond many online courses I have attended before...I wish he would tell many more lessons...a very big thank you to him... Through the course, we met many real-life project managers and their stories...those stories were also very useful...

By Holly A

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Feb 5, 2023

Thoroughly enjoyed this course and the foundational knowledge and concepts it packs in. It both inspires and motivates you to want to go to the next course. Can't wait. Definitely recommend this course to anyone looking to understand the big picture of what project management is, what it would involve, and what you'll need to learn along the way. Also, the instructor did a fab job of making the course fun and easy to follow.