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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

SO

Apr 11, 2022

So much information was packaged in this course but it was so well organized and delivered that I was compelled to complete every segment. Well timed quizzes helped to ensure my comprehension as well.

RC

Dec 20, 2022

This course 1 is so clear that I can even apply it to my daily routine! I want to explore more about Project Management. Thank you, Google: Coursera for making this happen to those who lack knowledge.

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By SAL20IT 6

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Dec 27, 2021

This course is very beneficial on our life. I really like this foundation of project management course.

By Juan M M

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Nov 15, 2021

It was an incredible well explained course, the videos plus readings and other activities were amazing!

By gurdeep s

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Nov 14, 2021

BEST COURSE I HAVE ATTENDED IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT FIELD THATS WHY ITS FROM GOOGLE BEST AT WHAT THEY DO

By Mirna J

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Oct 25, 2021

Too simple to be understood... On level at the same time!!! I will recommend it for everyone interested

By Angellita B

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Sep 6, 2021

It's a very grat course and I really like how this course makes it clear on everything i need to know.

By Holda A

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Aug 27, 2021

This course is amazing! Everything is put really simply multiple times and checked afterwards. Perfect.

By Kwesi A

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Aug 18, 2021

Like the format of the google course and how it keeps you attentive in the way the course is structured

By Vaughn H

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Jul 6, 2021

Great Foundational knowledge! I love the way Google teaches and reviews your knowledge of the material.

By Robert T

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May 10, 2021

Excellent introduction to project management, not only the technical aspects but also practical issues.

By Magno M

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Apr 21, 2021

Great course to get a better approach and an excellent overview of what implies to be a project manager

By Sandy E

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Apr 20, 2021

This was absolutely great!!!

It’s easy to understand and best of all I was able to do it at my own pace.

By Ahd A

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Apr 17, 2021

It was an amazing course and easy to understand I've gain a lot of information about project management

By Chalat L

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Apr 13, 2021

I love order and connection of each contents. It could easily understand and adapt to professional work

By Jovon K C

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Apr 12, 2021

This has been a GREAT an eye opening experience. I look forward to learning much more here with Google.

By Mariana S G

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Mar 17, 2021

Te enseñan de manera clara y sencilla los pilares de gestión de proyectos. Aprendí varias cosas nuevas.

By Mojirayo A O

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Mar 14, 2024

I love the topics and the discussions by course mates. course content is very detailed and explanatory

By Ivana S

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Feb 10, 2024

I love the how this course adheres to different learning styles. It includes video, excerpts, and quiz

By Bryan S G P

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Jan 17, 2024

Excelente curso para iniciar en el mundo de la gestión de proyectos, muchas gracias Google y Coursera.

By Jared A

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Dec 5, 2023

Overall, a great introduction to project management. I thought it was well taught and structured well.

By Benny E

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Jul 20, 2023

Thank you Google for the opportunity.

This course has added to me so much knowledge I never had before

By Alessandro G

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Jul 14, 2023

i really like how videos, text and other modalities are integrated and having a txt file of the video.

By Martin T

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May 25, 2023

I truly love this course and I've taken a lot of valuable information to implement into my job search.

By Lara O

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Feb 13, 2023

Course with excellent content, practical examples and testimonies. Looking forward to the next course.

By Starry M

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Jan 26, 2023

A very good start to wanting to learn and go into a PM role. Highly recommend finishing all 6 courses!

By Marynansi M

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Nov 12, 2022

Happy to learn and intake all the given techniques ,knowledge and follow them in my upcoming projects.