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About the Course

This is the first of six courses in the Google Project Management Certificate program, which will help you develop the skills needed to apply for entry-level roles as a project manager. 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. Current Google project managers will offer a multi-dimensional educational experience that will provide you with tools you can apply on the job. 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

MR

Nov 28, 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

NE

Apr 10, 2022

Wow, I did not expect that it will be so much fun to work on this course. It gives a lot of good information. This course must be taken by anybody who is not familiar with project management methods.

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By Chit P A

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Feb 23, 2023

I got to learn the overall PM with great content and resources.

By Vanessa M

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Feb 12, 2023

It was a fascinating experience. Lots of exposure and learning

By Tokollo M

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Jan 20, 2023

Project management concepts are very informative and applicable

By Tonya R

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Jan 15, 2023

Very Good, learned a lot to advance me in my career. Thank you!

By Saravanakumar C

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Jan 9, 2023

Thanks for the wonderful session and well articulated contents.

By Sneha I N

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Jan 9, 2023

A great start to Project Management career. All basics covered.

By Mulk H

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Jan 7, 2023

thank you, Coursera for making this possible and easy to learn.

By Abhishek G

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Jan 5, 2023

I learn a lot in this Foundations of project management course.

By Usman B

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Dec 19, 2022

It has been a fantastic experience. I would like to learn more.

By Noemi C

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Dec 4, 2022

really well designed and presented, thorough and organized info

By arut s

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Nov 22, 2022

Excellent! Was a great introduction. Would highly recommend it.

By Veenaa A

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Nov 12, 2022

Very insightful and covers all the basics of project management

By Aderoba J

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Nov 5, 2022

It has broadened my knowledge on Project Management as a whole.

By Josseline D R

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Nov 4, 2022

very well done, i belive i got the correct information to start

By Suellen S

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Sep 29, 2022

Great course. Very helpful and I was able to add to my skills!

By samuel b

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Sep 28, 2022

Practical and easily relatable especially if you are a worker

By Mary

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Aug 30, 2022

Very informative, I enjoyed learning about different strategies

By Muhammad M

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Aug 23, 2022

Best course for learning basic skills about Project Management.

By Natassia B

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Aug 16, 2022

Gave a good foundation on works and tools used in the industry.

By Brittany W

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Aug 3, 2022

It's been great so far. Lots of tips for starting a new career.

By Sreejith C

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Aug 1, 2022

Learned a lot. Added a lot of value to my profile as a fresher.

By Lee C

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Jul 20, 2022

Pretty good course for beginner on Project Management journey.

By Adith A

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Jul 4, 2022

Well oraganized couse material and giving us strong foundation.

By Ganna B

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Jul 1, 2022

Thanks a lot! I had so much pleasure to go through the course.

By Shivavesh V

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Jun 29, 2022

This course is fabulous. Thansk to all the instructors/Mentors.