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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

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.

SC

Nov 10, 2022

It was a fantastic learning experience with a knowledge of project management information. The team as a whole did a fantastic job of demonstrating their individual perspectives on project management.

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By Yessel R

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Mar 10, 2022

A lot of great information broken down into small videos and readings to make sure that we don't lose interest.

By Tosin O

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Jan 21, 2022

This course has given me more insight on project management, and the instructors were wonderful in the delivery.

By Keiny S

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Jan 20, 2022

El aprendizaje fue muy significativo y me veo aplicando cada uno de los consejos en mi vida profesional a futuro

By Rajesh K

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Dec 26, 2021

Simple and easy to follow. Crafted very well to help anyone understand the basic concepts of project management.

By Shumaila H

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Dec 16, 2021

Excellent course. The course really helped me know my own skills and enhanced more of my project management side

By Shubham D

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Dec 14, 2021

Absolutely amazed to learn this with such great details the course has been made by GOOGLE and Team thanks a ton

By Nataraj N G

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Sep 12, 2021

Thank you for each and everyone who have put up this course and helping the community members to learn and grow.

By Elelwani M M

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Jul 24, 2021

Learning this course was made easy, everything is easy to understand. The instructor of this course is the best.

By Tomas C

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Jun 18, 2021

Muy bueno! Hay mucho para aprender y este curso sienta las bases solidas para iniciar el proceso de aprendizaje.

By Shouneez V R

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Jun 4, 2021

loved the practical examples of how Each project manager started ther PM journeys, it inspires me to do the same

By Thanos M

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Apr 14, 2021

Great course. Teaching you the basics. Looking forward to enrolling to the second course of Googles certificate.

By Moisés C B

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Mar 15, 2021

Easy to read, materials and videos presented are related to many work areas and industries, totally recommended.

By Marta J

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Feb 20, 2024

Solid introduction to project management! Loved the practical aspect of including job search content there too.

By Luis M R D

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Feb 3, 2024

Course is very easy to follow and understand and the exercises are very clear and give you the guidance needed.

By sheikh a

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Dec 19, 2023

Excellent and exciting, The door Coursera and Google opened is simply great! Seeing myself in progressing boat.

By lineo k

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Oct 12, 2023

Great teachings, very valuable and helpful. Not only in the professional way, but teaches a lot about life too.

By Kaija D

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Aug 20, 2023

The overview of project management is amazingly clear and essential to all aspiring project managers out there.

By Lorvico T J

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Aug 13, 2023

Great course outline and nice learning material for persons without experience and with experience like myself.

By LaWonda W

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May 23, 2023

This course was very easy to follow. It's a great start to PM and I look forward to the next phase of learning!

By Ziya E G

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Apr 10, 2023

A course which you can learn the foundations of project management with a great contribution of Google workers.

By Elnaz B

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Feb 26, 2023

It will broaden your horizons! it's not only training, It's like a step-by-step guide to finding your dream job

By M K

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Feb 15, 2023

wow.. i absolutely enjoyed the course. I would especially appreciate Emilio .I really loved his teaching style.

By Khalid A

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Oct 26, 2022

I really experienced a great course with Google and Coursera. I will try my best to finish all Google courses.

By Nidhi V

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Oct 14, 2022

An excellent course which enhance your managerial skills for further progress in efficient & effective manner.

By Allison L

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Sep 21, 2022

Great overview about the foundations of PM. The course is well structured and helps you to keep a good pace !!