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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 Sanket D

Apr 25, 2022

I really liked instructor and the way he explained , assigments were excellant and overall course design is awesome

By Sukhomlyn I

Apr 22, 2022

It's very easy understandable and useful course. I've got a lot of satisfaction and benefit while taking a course.

By Diana L

Apr 21, 2022

Very good overview of project management and how to understands ones own skill set to in order to search for jobs.

By Umar U

Feb 17, 2022

A new experience that I will relish to continue pursuing. The course has the best instructors and teaching methods.

By Wendy S M

Jan 25, 2022

Education was simple to understand and enjoyed the real life experiences shared by the project and program managers

By Fernando M A

Nov 12, 2021

This first step in the course is the best foundation ever!! Thank you so much to all the google and coursera team!!

By Tera D

Sep 23, 2021

Very detailed course of Project Management. I like how the course included readings and downloads to refer back to.

By Dostálová T

Sep 12, 2021

Amazing job with the videos, reading part, inroduction of real Project/Program mng and the test aswell. Thank you!

By moussa “ m f m

Aug 30, 2021

Very rich course , by the its end you ll have learned everything mentionned in a well presented and explained way.

By Abdulaziz A

Aug 24, 2021

It was fruitfully course, I was enjoyed and i have learned very important information.

thank you google management

By Richan F

Jul 19, 2021

Awesome teaching methodologies. Material delivered in a way that is easy to understand and remember. Thanks Google!

By India E

Jul 5, 2021

Great intro to content. Video presentor was excellent; he was engaging, sound was clear, and spoke at a good pace.

By Jennifer T (

Jul 4, 2021

I really am enjoying my learning and very motivated to get it done. I really can't wait till I get my certificate.

By Lokesh P

Jun 28, 2021

Enlightening experience! Very simple and clear narrations and experience sharing that helped understanding quickly.

By Dym C L

Jun 3, 2021

Thankful for the new knowledge and inspiration for my next career path! The best and most interesting course so far

By Lourdes C L

May 28, 2021

excelente curso, muy bueno en todos los aspectos, da los fundamentos necesarios y te tiene todo el tiempo motivado

By Berty V E

May 7, 2021

Great foundation on Project Management in general. The material is easy to go through and gets you hungry for more!

By 徐靖凯

Apr 19, 2021

Through this course, I've learned the basics of project management. I am looking forward to the bigger world of PM.

By Diego C

Mar 29, 2021

This course is simply amazing, the friendly way that Google professional explain is perfect for an online learning.

By Ingrid S

Mar 1, 2024

Muy didáctico y completo, a pesar de no estar en mi idioma natal, no fue difícil identificar los conceptos claves.

By Carlos P S

Feb 2, 2024

It was clear and useful information to start creating the basis to have a full context to become a project manager

By Kiriath R

Jan 29, 2024

This course is super informative and broken down in a way that helped me understand! Motivated to start course #2!

By Catherine M

Nov 21, 2023

The course is very insightful and interesting. The material has been broken down into easy-to-understand concepts.

By Ibnun N

Sep 13, 2023

Outstanding! This course helped me to learn new things about management & helped me to explore new career options.

By Robert N

Aug 26, 2023

A wonderful trove of knowledge. I am looking forward having a great time learning and applying the same on my job.