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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 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

By Oliver P

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Sep 27, 2021

Great overview of the basics of project management as well as organisational culture and internal processes and structures that companies adopt.

By Yang L R

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Sep 24, 2021

Simply love to learn this course with this instructor and thanks for sharing your passion about Project management.Great Great Job with 5 stars.

By Sergei K

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Aug 25, 2021

Thank you for the course. Though it is a foundation, it was a good start to understand main concepts of project management. Highly recommended!

By George C

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Aug 5, 2021

This course was very entertaining to me. It kept me engaged and was very helpful for sure. The videos made the information easier to understand.

By Kane W

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May 6, 2021

Very informative! Great way to introduce yourself to the foundations of project management and what a career in project management would entail.

By Anh T D

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Apr 24, 2021

The course content is arranged quite well, so that I can take each step throughout the course path without forgetting what should be remembered.

By Oksana K

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Apr 21, 2021

All needed general information to understand what is Project Management, who is Project Manager and what is important to run successful project.

By Marcos G

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Mar 29, 2021

Well organized course with professional project managers as instructors. I highly recommend this course for beginners or as a refresher course.

By Chris C

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Oct 23, 2023

Excellent foundational course with plenty of examples and clear explanations of the course work itself as well as the examples and assignments.

By Audrey M

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Aug 20, 2023

Excellent infomation. Well presented. I would like to have a better way to down load the notes to the course. Easy pdf file of the transcripts.

By IBRAHIM M S A

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Aug 20, 2023

It's a very interesting subject ever attended; the topics are well-listed and articulated with a very professional and attractive presentation.

By EDWARD E A

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Aug 19, 2023

The structure of the course is well defined for a beginner in project management. I love the style of course content delivery from the tutors..

By Laura L M

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Jul 26, 2023

Excellent introduction to Project Management! All the fundamental concepts were clearly outlined and explained. Emilio is an excellent teacher.

By Matej Å 

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Jul 19, 2023

The course was good, it lets you into the way of thinking and becoming a project manager... Definitely lays a good foundation to start learning

By Ilyas B

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Jun 19, 2023

Learned about Project Management basic in broader terms. The course helped me to know more about project management roles and responsibilities.

By Mark W

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Jun 11, 2023

Really successful course. Presents and reinforces information really well. Covers the foundations of what I need to become a PM well (I think).

By Rachel V

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Jun 7, 2023

I'm not a school person but this course has me wanting to keep going for my certification! Thank you so much for all who worked on this course.

By GHADEER A A A

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Feb 26, 2023

Simple, enjoyable and informative course. A great start for those who would like to get into the project management basics. Highly recommended.

By Mohamed K E

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Feb 19, 2023

Really amazing course! Very detailed, and I Emilio's videos were great! Bravo to you guys and looking forward to continue the journey ahead :)

By Dwayne L

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Jan 1, 2023

It was both thorough, and fun to go through. I fould the teachers really engaging. I also liked hearing about other PMs, and their PM journeys.

By geovani a

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Nov 11, 2022

it is very friendly, didactic , i strongly recommend taking this course. i surprise how well the teams and practices are develop . great course

By Kimberly V

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Nov 4, 2022

It wa excellent first step into Project Management. I was able to follow along with all materieals and the video instinstructor was excellent.

By Veera J

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Oct 6, 2022

Excellent course, thoroughly planned and executed. I'm glad I started with the basics, despite of having had experience in Project Management.

By Jennifer J

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Sep 16, 2022

It is exactly as promised, a foundational course. I would recommend. I thought the instructor was able to deliver and pace the content nicely.