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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 Deep P

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May 28, 2022

Very informative in easy language for all of us.

By Catalina A

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May 25, 2022

AMAZING! Very informative and keeps you engaged.

By jennyfeer m

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May 24, 2022

It's a great resource to junior project managers

By Matthew G

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May 5, 2022

Nicely done. Easy to follow. Easy to navigate.

By Jing H (

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May 4, 2022

wonderful experience for PM,good for new-entry!

By Sotonye A

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Apr 30, 2022

A very detailed course and quite of information.

By NNEKA N

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Apr 30, 2022

Amazing Team of Project Management Professionals

By D. G

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Apr 28, 2022

This course was very informative and insightful.

By Deleted A

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Apr 26, 2022

This course helped me to understand basic of pm.

By Falaleeva A V

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Apr 20, 2022

Brief summary of all the foundations. Well-done!

By Atef B

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Apr 18, 2022

Very consistent,

It is professional,

I Like it.

By Loveday A

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Apr 11, 2022

great way to start my project management journey

By Ines M

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Apr 11, 2022

Great introduction Course to Project Management!

By Deleted A

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Mar 30, 2022

Very well organized...

Positive and motivsating.

By Jubin M

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Mar 11, 2022

Thank you for helping me start this career path.

By Deleted A

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Feb 25, 2022

لقد كان رائعا بالفعل لقد تعلمت الكثير من الاشياء

By Ignacio D

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Feb 13, 2022

excelente introducción a la gestión de proyectos

By Joan G M

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Feb 8, 2022

A great course to learn tools and methods for PM

By Bruce K

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Jan 24, 2022

It was exceptionally clear, direct and consice.

By Saveen g

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Jan 13, 2022

I am happy learn more in this up coming training

By 19dmb003 A

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Jan 11, 2022

way of explaining and reading material is great

By NKECHI D

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Jan 11, 2022

This was really engaging and I have learnt a lot

By Anna B

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Jan 7, 2022

Great introduction course to project management.

By Tariq M

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Jan 1, 2022

Great experience. Thank you google and coursera.

By Yen A

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Dec 28, 2021

Excellent program, very well prepared. Thank you