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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 Oleg F

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Jan 25, 2022

This course is outstanding and has allowed me to understand well the basics of Project Management. The structure of the course is well-balanced and incorporates practical hints on how to approach searching for a new job taking into account my at-hand skills. The instructors possess a whale of experience and have done a fantastic job to share the knowledge in a very clear and efficient way.

By PlayersNexus

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Dec 20, 2021

This is an excellent resource for newcomers and professionals alike. The structure of the lessons are quite good with enough variety to keep you interested and a higher chance of retaining the knowledge gained via quizzes and activities. If you want to get to know about the foundations of Project Management and what its impacts are in every organization then don't hesitate to give it a Go!

By Tracy

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May 30, 2021

This course was extremely insightful and helpful in launching my career direction into a project management, specifically in design. As a designer, a ton of these principles are baked into the everyday work of a creative professional, and the information helped me to tease out all the management skills I had developed over the years. I am super excited to continue this certificate program.

By Natalia I O S

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Aug 21, 2022

I found this course to be a great introduction for someone with no previous knowledge in the field of Project Management. I personally learned a lot of new concepts with this course. The instructor is great at explaining these new concepts and giving relatable and easy-to-remember examples. I found it very rewarding and I am excited to continue on my journey to becoming a Project Manager.

By Melisa D

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Oct 5, 2022

I took this course at another institution and I have to say I learned more from Coursera's Google Foundations of Project Management course. This course was easy to understand and the examples were on point with what was being taught. I am so happy I decided to take this course. Thank you Google for the opportunity to learn from the employees at your organization. On to the next course.

By John M

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Dec 2, 2021

I'm a project/PMO Leader with 20+ years experience. I did this course because I was trying to find a new training approach for new starters in my team. Great course, well explained. I especially like the focus on culture and org design. I also like the process agnostic approach - too many new PMs only believe there is one 'right way' that they learned on a Scrum-Master or Prince2 course.

By Rui M T M

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Jul 13, 2021

The Google s educational program has ideias, principles, processes, and values that prepare us for the challenges of management near future.

A "Watterfall" of knowledge, this course is extemelly very well developed, with a suitability and integrity of a universe of industries, corporations and organizations.

A breath of fresh pinewood forest air in the educational landscape.

Excellent!

By Dmytro P

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Mar 31, 2022

This is a great course. It provides better understanding of Project Management concepts and helps better understand the PM profession. The course is easy and interesting to navigate and easy to follow. I have finished it in 4 days, spending 2-3 hours a day. I recoment it to those who are looking for PM specialization or simply want to better understand Project Management Specialization.

By Federico M

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Feb 17, 2022

Informative, thorough and masterfully crafted to cover every corner of the first steps in the world of Project Management. It is rich of exercises and interviews with professionals to provide the best insight over this world. A must- study for everybody, even those not interested in becoming project managers, as the skills being taught are really horizontal and useful to any profession.

By Abid R

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May 18, 2023

This project management course provided a solid foundation of knowledge and skills. The content was well-structured, covering all the essential concepts and tools. The instructor's delivery was engaging, and the real-world examples helped me understand how to apply the concepts in practice. I feel more confident in my ability to manage projects effectively after completing this course.

By Hossein A

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Jul 8, 2022

Hi, I have took the 1st course of my project management. And I found very informative and usefull. Every thing in the course was well organised and explained. It would be also good to provide a cheatsheet summarising all of the information provided throughout the course (i.e. after the course is completed by the individual) in addition to the Gloassary. Kind regards, Hossein Afshari

By Eleanor C

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Apr 30, 2021

The course is closer to Agile and its practices so it gives a very general overview of the basics of project management and doesn't dive in too deep on the traditional project management and its practices.

But this is a good course with great insights by people who are actually doing the work and in the field, and it's especially useful for people who want to work in project management.

By Vignesh D

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Jan 14, 2023

This course was informative and gave very good insights about Project Management, Project Managers, the Skills of a Project Manager, different styles, Organisational culture, etc. It gave me a good, very good foundation to become as a Project Management in the future. The course was much interesting and engaging, and so I completed this course in a continuous streak, less than a week.

By Simone R

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Sep 22, 2022

The course was great! I learned a great deal. The activities really brought the courses to life in the real world. I enjoyed doing the activities based on reality. It was very interesting to grade other student and observe how they handled the same tasks differently. I don't; however, find the CareerCircle and Google Job Platform helpful. No jobs have been sent my way. Dissapointing.

By Krystal D

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Jul 28, 2023

I thought it was well put together and reviewed topics that haven't been taught in other beginner courses I've taken. Our guide was interesting to listen to and spoke well. It was nice to watch videos from a variety of people that work for Google in various roles. It gave a sense of how many opportunities for Project Management are out there, many in places you wouldn't think of.

By Whitney Y

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Feb 4, 2023

I really enjoyed this course! It was a lot of information, but the presentation of the learning material made it easy to digest. It was not overwhelming, and I appreciated that everything was introduced in a way that catered to all learning types. Some reading, some videos, and interactive components as well. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in project management.

By TA S (

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Aug 18, 2023

Throughout this learning process, I found it unexpectedly surprising how integral effective communication and stakeholder management are in the role of a project manager. Beyond just the technical aspects of managing tasks and timelines, the human element and the ability to collaborate, motivate, and lead teams towards a common goal stand out as crucial factors for project success.

By Hallie R

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Aug 22, 2021

I have been in the non-profit workforce for almost 30 years and I learned a lot during this course about the role of project management. It made me reflect on my organization, our leadership structure, how decisions are made. The course was also validating for the work that I do. I feel like I am going to learn different tools and skills that can enhance what I am already doing.

By Morayo S

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Feb 10, 2023

The lessons in this course will prepare you for understanding your role as a project manager. I smiled, laughed and learned while completing this course. Most importantly I was inspired to continue studying and pursuing my goals. I know that this profession has a place for people like me and that the skills I have gained are going to help shape my future career. Thank you so much.

By Phyllis B

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Jan 24, 2023

This online course gives each individual their own choice on how to approach their learning experience, how the process information and time to build a system of learning that works for them. It gives the foundational information and introduction into how to create, manage, best practices to follow. It gave very detailed information and made it easy to understand the coursework.

By Petrana K

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Jul 25, 2021

This was an excellent course for beginners who are interested in project management. From Emilio, the teacher/narrator, who took time to explain everything in layman terms, study materials that were amazing, resources for further learning, to fun quizes (seriously, how did you make a quiz sound fun?!), I thoroughly enjoyed this course, and hope that all the others did / will too!

By Agwu A

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Nov 3, 2022

My entire journey through the project management foundation course has been a learning experience for me, and I have gained insight and a better understanding of the impact and role of a project manager. Yes, I had already started a project before I began the program. However, thanks to the foundation course, I was able to reassess my team and more effectively handle daily tasks.

By Bryan

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Oct 4, 2022

Just want to appreciate Google for creating this very informative and fundamental guide for aspiring project managers. Being a generalist, the terms used here are not new to me but I always struggle to put what I do into an job identity I can identify with. This course has provided me with much clarity in the development of my career and how I can better work with my colleagues.

By subimal b

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Oct 3, 2023

Title: A Solid Foundation for Project Management! Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) The "Foundations of Project Management" course on Coursera is a fantastic starting point for anyone interested in project management. It's concise, well-structured, and covers all the essential concepts. The instructor's expertise shines through, and the practical insights are invaluable. Highly recommended!

By satwik b

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Sep 1, 2022

If anyone asks me how you got interested in project management, I'll tell them about this course. simple, clear, and great. even a 4th standard kid can understand this course pretty well. This course not only helps you to explore the field of project management but also adds weight to your CV. Thanks, Coursera for providing financial aid to complete this course in my hard times.