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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

SC

Oct 10, 2022

Very informative. Did not realize there was more in order to get the certificate. Need to be more transparent with the actual course agenda and allow for a less controlled way to get thru the courses.

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 Kaysia T

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May 9, 2021

This course gave a great overview on project management and touched on all of the necessary points.

By Bea

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Apr 25, 2021

Great course, I am very happy with the structure and coverage of it. Thank you Coursera and Google.

By Fatou G S

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Apr 12, 2021

The course was detailed, well segmented and easy to follow. I loke the mix of readings and videos.

By Deleted A

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Apr 7, 2021

Super valuable information and a great course to begin to lay the foundation of Project Management!

By Agustina A

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Mar 26, 2021

I am excited for what is coming! it was a great start to the course to be able to learn the basics.

By Mohammed A

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Mar 25, 2021

Very cool course, To be honest i didn't expect to learn that much from it, But I did learn a lot <3

By Job A

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Mar 22, 2021

Great course . Short lessons . Concepts are clearly explained. Examples from Google PMs are a plus.

By Jose E

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Oct 19, 2023

It was such a great course and helped me to understand I was already performing PM work for years.

By Sofie M

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Sep 12, 2023

A great introduction to Project Managment, with a friendly and dinamic aproach. Highly recommended

By J. A H L

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Aug 26, 2023

It's a amazing corse about Project Management; I could match this course with my daily activities

By Vu B H

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Aug 25, 2023

Good for beginner, but better if you already have some knowledge on or working on a project before

By Mạnh H B

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Aug 24, 2023

A lot of things I've never met before. It's very exciting and useful. Thank you for amazing course

By On p F

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Aug 18, 2023

this course has been structured to provide the learner more detail and easy to understand content.

By SWATI P

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Aug 15, 2023

clear all the fundamental about project management , now i can gain confidence in manage the team.

By Cesar H Y

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Aug 14, 2023

Excellent material with clear explanations with examples for a daily routine of a project manager.

By Sarah K

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Jul 21, 2023

I love how it's not just learning Project Management but also focusing on job search/career path.

By Dharmendra r N

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Jun 23, 2023

This course give a basic fundamentals on the Project Management. Beginners will be most benefitted

By Мария П

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Jun 2, 2023

Great program, a lot of interesting and useful information, set out in a clear and convenient way.

By Emmanuel B

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May 20, 2023

Very easy to follow and comprehend. Had good examples to explain concepts and make them relatable.

By Aliona S I

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May 12, 2023

Brilliant!!!! Maybe more time on weekly challenges needed, overall very interesting and engaging .

By Ikeyi O

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Jan 29, 2023

This course gives you a bright start to self-develop yourself.

Thank you for this huge opportunity

By Mohammad S

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Jan 25, 2023

Foundation of the course gave me a glimpse of what we will be covering in all the coming courses.

By Cosmos O W

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Jan 15, 2023

This is a good course, and I recommend it to everyone who aspires to be a prolific project manager

By matteo m

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Jan 6, 2023

You made me love again economic culture, something I started to hate during my last job. Thank you

By Christopher M

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Dec 18, 2022

Excellent Course! Detailed, Complete, Interactive, Simulated, Practical and Relateable. Loved it!!