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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....

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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

SC

Jul 3, 2021

I'm learning a LOT, and you don't have to take it quite as slowly as they suggest. But, it's nice that there's a manageable pace set out for you. Instructor and guests were great--relatable and clear.

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By Sina R

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Sep 21, 2021

Foundations of Project Management. Excellent content, wonderful use of multi-media interfaces and checkpoints to keep the pace moving, and a great introduction of different stories and people with real-life perspectives and experiences.

By Akintunde O

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Sep 13, 2021

Perfect delivery, perfect blend. Google needs to start having Bachelors degrees compressed. I actually wish this professional certificate programs can be given more credence and used as an credit score for associate degrees or even more.

By Jonathan N

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Jul 9, 2021

This course is brilliant. I can't believe Google created this. The instructors are so positive, encouraging, they provide relevant and on-point feedback from work. There's plenty of career and job-searching advice. I love this course...

By Mahmoud A

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May 30, 2021

Great course, I've learned a lot of new information and knowledge in the field of project management, and I'm really excited to complete all of the upcoming courses to get a full understanding and learning more about this specialization.

By Franchesca I U

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Dec 25, 2023

As a freshman in college who has always managed or help lead projects without formal training, this course was a nice technical introduction to project management. Good way to start Google's PM Professional Certificate course sequence!

By Rory R

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Jun 2, 2023

altamente recomendado para todos los colaboradores qué tenga algo de responsabilidad en industrias, así sea con un pequeño dpto de producción. Los niveles de Apertura mental para el manejo de procesos y la mejora continua son geniales.

By Angela Q

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May 15, 2023

I loved the content and how was taught , also the flexibility that allows you to work on your own time.

Thank you so much for this opportunity, hoping to continue with the second phase: Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project.

By Sofiya B

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Mar 7, 2022

This is truly an amazing platform to learn Project Management. It covers all the aspects of how to become a successful project manager. This course teaches all the basics of Project Management and also its importance in an organization.

By Mir M A H

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Dec 21, 2021

if you do not give it 5 star , then you did not understand the concept. He has clearly and easily defined and presented some hard concepts in an easy to understand and grasp. Well done . I learned more than what I did in my class room.

By Noelle V

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Sep 29, 2021

This is a helpful and informative overview of the Project Management profession. I enjoyed the course and felt it provided a good foundation for those interested in this career, and a understanding of the skills needed to be successful.

By Alejandro A

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Apr 8, 2021

Very good course, explains clearly the principles of project management and I think is very cool how the instructors give examples of how they apply PM in their jobs at google. I will continue the 6 units so I could get the certificate.

By Li L T

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Sep 10, 2023

The instructor was engaging and spoke clearly. The curriculum was well structured and scope was within the limits of introducing learners to foundational knowledge of project management. I highly recommend everyone to take this course.

By Fatima A

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Aug 9, 2023

This course was really exciting and easy to understand, at first I was scared and hesitant to give it a try because it is not my field but the tutor made it so easy and the materials were really helpful!...Thank you Google and Cousera.

By Yury M

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Feb 1, 2023

A very interesting course if you are starting a management career. This course provides basic information about project management. You will learn the basic concepts and topics, gain the necessary knowledge to study project management.

By Swati V

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Jan 20, 2023

If you are already doing some bit of Project management, this course is really helpful in giving definite directions to it as at every step during the course you can correlate to your day to day activity and have a deeper understanding

By Joelle W

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Nov 1, 2022

I appreciate the way learning was stacked so that it was informative without being overwhelming. The pacing was realistic for someone who also works full-time. I learned a lot and look forward to the rest of the courses in this series.

By Monicas S

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Aug 21, 2022

The course is very informative. I like that you are not given too much information at once, which helps me process and understand each topic in more detail. The course is laid out very well, and each module is easy to navigate through.

By Tanjin A A

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Jul 6, 2022

It's a very informative course for starters. I have acheived a heavy foundational knowledge from this course in project management. I hope to see more significant resources like this in later courses in this professional certification.

By Shan H

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Apr 17, 2022

I enjoyed this course it was easy to understand, the assignments was not long and it wasnt all reading, I feel that this course gave me insight on what a project manager does, i am more cofident in applying for these types of position.

By Diahenn v H

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Jan 9, 2022

I loved every bit of information that was taught to me. I learned more about PM and never realized how much I have been doing some of these steps throughout my life and career. I am happy that I chose to continue to with this journey.

By Andrii N

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Dec 5, 2021

I really enjoyed this course, it was quite easy and yet made me think on some questions and do a little of my own research. Definitely recommend to everyone who is working on any kind of project and want to receive solid knowledge base

By Bahga O

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Nov 3, 2021

course is very rich with information, the instructor made it very easy and smooth, it's academic course for your work and your life too, you will figure out how you use the project management in your daily life, i highly recommended...

By Tammy S

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Dec 17, 2023

I really enjoyed this course so it gets 4.5 stars from me. I feel like one way to improve it will be to provide the bookmark function for reading materials or make them downloadable as files for ease of reference outside the platform.

By Asif Z

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Sep 29, 2023

Great foundational basics course, lots to learn, explained in real life examples and fun course leader! Loved this and it has changed not my life, but that of my families as I have secured a project management role within IT security!

By José M C F

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May 29, 2023

Very useful! Many of the terms and steps in PM are logical, but this course is a great way for those of us without any formal education on the topic. It allows us to provide structure and put names to things we already do empirically.