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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

JK

Oct 5, 2021

Very informative and thorough! I've finished this course with so much knowledge that can be applied to the workforce. Everything is laid out in easy to follow and efficient steps. Couldn't be happier!

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

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By Harshdeep K

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Apr 20, 2022

Sometimes we do things without proper understanding. As mentioned in the course, I have used these project management skills in my career before. But was never able to recognize the pattern. Thus, I was never able to measure the data and my progress. After this course, I can see those patterns much more clearly. These definitely are skills for life. Very beneficial to grow as a professional. Thank you Emilio and Google. I am eager to dig deeper and learn more.

By Markaylia G

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Jan 17, 2022

The course was very organized. It was easy to maintain focus with the various learning methods including reading, videos, quizzes, and interactive scenarios. I appreaciate seeing Google employees explain their journeys to becoming PMs. It made a career in PM seem very realistic, especially for someone trying to enter this field. The ability to download documents for future use is very helpful! I am very appreciative of the diversity of the cartoon characters.

By Tarek A

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Apr 27, 2022

I really enjoyed the delivery of the Foundations of Project Management course. It seemed slow paced at first, but I realised it was with purpose. Google did a great job ensuring all learning styles had opportunities to engage and retain information with a balance of readings, lecture vieos, experiencial videos, discussions, images, and added the ability to dowload readings directly, which is awesome for people like me who use alternative software for reading.

By Kathijathul K

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Jan 31, 2024

Hey Google, Thanks for the brief content. I had a very good learning experience with Emilio, Program manager at Google. Thanks Emilio for explaining all necessary concepts to build a strong foundation in project management, in a simpler and effective way. Thanks to the team for all the learning materials, interactive discussion prompts, plug-ins, quiz and what not. I would like to appreciate and thank the entire team for broadcasting such an amazing content.

By Sharon W

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Aug 26, 2022

This course was very beneficial to someone who did not have much of a background in formal 'project mangement.' The format was great and the presentors were professional and articulate. If I had one suggestion it would be to integrate more exercises that are practical in nature. The few interative exercise helped to underscore the major concepts being presented. They also broke up the monotany of videos. Thanks for providing this affordable alternative.

By Florentina B

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Oct 21, 2021

Easy to follow and to go back to review material in Coursera. The coursework is manageable and approachable in a way that does not make me feel overwhelmed or intimidated by new information. There are tons of professionals presenting their project management career stories as well as what they found useful. This has been my favorite aspect of this course. It makes it relatable and helps me picture what my new role could look like with time and dedication.

By ADEBOYE B

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Oct 1, 2022

The course is packed with unbelievable, useful insights into Project Management.

I love the tracking of ones progress, the inbetween lecture tests, the exercises, the final test as well, after each major session and the testimonies of real people that talked about their experiences.

This will encourage you.

I am not new in handling Projects and delivering them as well but I am glad I took this course on its own, I intend on completing the other modules .

By Cindy W

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Feb 15, 2024

As a student the last view years with WGU, I can say this course is exceptionally well done with in-depth learning and is highly engaging. I am getting a lot more out of this than I thought would be offered which is motivating me to keep going--knowing when I complete the certificate, it will be well worth my time and effort. The material aligns very well with my current classes this term as well which I know will be value added. Great Work Google!

By Alex S

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Oct 3, 2022

Thanks for this course!

I work as a PM in Construction industry, in a small company. We use waterfall method in our day-to-day work. For me was a revelation to find out that there are so much more about the project management.

I'm excited to continue learning contemporary tools and how to use them in daily work. This course is already helped me to stretch the world map inside my head. And, I'm diving deeper!

Thanks Emilio and Google team!

Cheers,

Alex

By A H

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Sep 14, 2023

The Foundations of Project Management was an awesome course that was offered by Google. Learned so much about PM and jobs that are available, including the life cycle of the project. Realized very quickly that many of the skills I had used in previous jobs were the same skills used on project management jobs. My time was well spent taking this course. Looking forward to starting the second course Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project.

By QS S K W

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Aug 11, 2022

The format of the course enables one to understand the project management principles even without prior knowledge.

The input from persons who are already in project/program management makes the course nore practical.

The transcription for the videos is accurate, making accessible to people with hearing problems.

The externl link for further reading are very helpful.

The invideo quizes helps improve the learners concetration.

Its worth the $14 a month fee.

By Pedro D

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Jul 13, 2022

I am impressed by professionalism of google's classes. The presenters/employees were professional and took time to present things in a way that made all the material engaging and thought provoking. The assisgnments were not too easy to the point that anyone could do them in 1 minute, but they weren't too hard in discouraging others from taking them. I highly recommend this course to people who are looking to start their career in project management.

By Ermina E

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Oct 27, 2022

The course is a great start for anyone who wants to have a career in Project Management. They made sure that every lesson was easy to understand and that everyone could easily get a grasp of the material. All examples are based on real-life situations, which makes the course more interesting. Since I enjoyed all the discussions so much, I was able to finish it in two weeks. I'm excited to start the next course to learn more about Project Management.

By Vikneswaran M

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Jul 16, 2021

Interesting course. I loved each and every part of this course. The way the instructor took this course was just awesome. I learned many new concepts of PM from this course. This course gave me the confidence that even I could become the PM in my near future by doing hard work and gaining the right skill set that is needed. I'm looking into completing the rest of the courses in this specialization. Thanks, Google and Coursera for this awsome course.

By jennifer s

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Apr 21, 2022

I have been functioning as a project manager semi-professionally, based off things I've learned from other professionals, in the course of my vfx training, and various internships. I started this course so I could round out my education a bit, and so far, I am finding that the positivity of the presenters and their relatability - keeps bringing me back to the work, to complete the course, no matter what other upheavals I have been working through.

By JENNEIVE J

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Sep 2, 2022

I had a wonderful learning through this course Project Management sounds like it can be a very stressful and demanding job but I also love the idea of using project management in different field. This course was very structured and fairly easy to follow. I love the diverse curriculum and and testimonials of how some people got started as a Project Manager. I would recommend this class to my friends because there is nothing to lose only to gain.

By Kyunghyun J

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Aug 8, 2021

One of the best courses I've ever taken. loved every single bit of this course. It has really helped me construct a castle of knowledge about Project Management. When outside looking in, I didn't know where I should situate myself at so that I could start this journey, but thanks to this course I think I've found a point to start from and whenever I have something to ask or look for help, I can anchor this program to do so. it's a life-changer

By Kara C S

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Sep 10, 2022

I really enjoyed this course. The concepts were clearly taught with lots of real-world applications. I especially appreciated the videos of the Google employees and their respective journeys into project management.

I left the course having a solid understanding of the foundations of the role and responsibilites of a project manager. If you are thinking about making a pivot into project management, you can't go wrong with taking this course.

By Aizhan B

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Mar 29, 2022

This course has given me an overall sight of PM specialty. I am very grateful for this opportunity. There are plenty of skills that I've learned during the process, it is even quite hard to name all of them. The only thing I'd like to share as of this moment is that it is really something I can do always and something I'd like to become a professional. A very big thank you to all of the developers of this course. Best regards and stay healthy.

By Kumar S

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Jan 23, 2022

When I start this course I don't know I have these hiden skills I would have never found myself without this PPM course since then I was very excited to learn more. For me, this course content, multi-media and the way we learned find excellent only the forum interaction it could have been better than it was I guess that was my thoughts besides this I am enjoying learning new things every day for me it was a pretty informative course for sure.

By Simon F N

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May 24, 2022

An awesome stepping stone with a lot of knowledge and jargon to enable you and advance anyone in the field of project management. A lot seemed familiar to what I was taught in my business management degree from the University of Johannesburg South Africa . I am just a bit disappointed that so much of the knowledge is just seen as the degree and if the title of the degree is not the same as the profession corporate doesnt see you as relevant.

By Induwara K

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Sep 13, 2023

'Foundations of Project Management' course by Google is an outstanding opportunity to gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in project management, organizational behavior, and leadership. Whether you're a seasoned project manager or just starting your career in this field, this course will undoubtedly enrich your understanding and boost your capabilities. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to excel in the world of project management."

By Carlos E T

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May 2, 2022

I enjoyed Emilio's Energy and his way of explaining and breaking things down. Felt a connection even though this was pre-recorded if it makes sense. Overrall Thank You, Google and Emilio for this opprotunity especially for us that cannot really go out and take a jab at college due to the financial burden...These courses might spark the interest of a person who has the solution to something we all have been wanting and does not even know it.

By Gabriel S

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Jun 16, 2021

This course is amazing! It gives you a general overview and insight into the main tools and methods for project management.

It really "takes you by the hand", so you can enroll in this course even if you do not know what does CEO means. Besides all that, the course is structured in such a way so you can be better equipped for entering the project management world.

Thank you so much Google for the scholarship, I am very very grateful for it!

By Alexandra N

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Aug 28, 2023

Very comprehensive introduction to Project Management!

Having some ad hoc experience in the area, and recognising that many best practices are mostly based on common/good sense, the course reminded me immediately of issues that I had come across in my work life that could have been avoided if a more structured and informed approach had ben followed. Very useful! I am looking forward to working through the following courses of this series.