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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

LL

Jan 18, 2022

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!

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!

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By Devendra T

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May 1, 2023

The course covers all the basics foundation knowledge of project management, the best part was it gives you an opportunity to think and corelate your previous work experience and skills with project management. The course uses different interactive, interesting and unique methods like (short videos, prompts question in ongoing recorded videos, practice quizzes, case studies, short reading, plugins, ect.) for learning. Anyone can join this course irrespective of degree pursue, job profile, work experience, working domain.

By Jesse Q

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Feb 13, 2024

I really enjoyed this course. Since it is a 'Foundations' class, it provides a high level overview of project management, without too much unnecessary industry jargon or lingo. I appreciate that the course does an excellent job stating and reinforcing the critical aspects of project management on an introductory basis. The designers of this class should be commended for putting together an excellent course - this Foundations class clearly lays the groundwork for future and more in-depth topics on project management.

By Christina S

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Mar 22, 2021

A well-done course. I like that this introductory course laid the foundation of what project management is all about that has less to do with the hard skills like responsibility matrices, budgets, and deliveralbles. But instead, it makes it crystal clear that success in project management has so much to do with the flawless execution of the soft skills like effective communication, interpersonal skills, and team collaboration. I feel like it delivered a well-rounded perspective on project management at a 10K ft view.

By AQEEL A

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Oct 24, 2023

for a beginner its like heaven, This course teaches you like a teacher not forcing anything and all it needs a little consideration and consistency to be regular and its a piece of cake. It teaches you all the skills that you will need in life to live a balanced life and disciplined one. I m doing this course and had no idea where i was going but as i m progressing through the course i m having a clearer picture for my future. Thank you google for such a wonderful incentive. All my love and blessings to you people

By melissa

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Feb 18, 2024

This was a great course! I tried the PMI course first, but they assume you have a lot of knowledge in the project management industry. There were a lot of things that I did not know, and I felt overwhelmed. This course started off with the basics and boosted my confidence. I loved the clarity of the speakers, the real world examples, and the articles added for continued knowledge. I will continue with all 6 of these courses and any more like this. Thank you for putting this together, you guys did a fantastic job!

By Muruganandh S

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Mar 20, 2024

Emilio is a Rockstar! The way he laid the foundation is simply amazing. The course is extraordinarily well defined. I don't have words. Let me try anyway, the flow of the course is simple and generic to attract a fresh graduate and yet at the same time it is specific and has some in-depth content to stun an experienced professional. It is like a beautifully crafted screenplay. Many gemstones all along if anyone cared to pick it up. Millions are going to get benefitted from this wonderful program. God willing.

By Nino K

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Dec 5, 2023

In conclusion, the "Foundations of Project Management" course is a must for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of project management principles. This course delivers the content with expertise and passion, creating an engaging learning experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to both aspiring project managers and those looking to enhance their project management skills. I am grateful for the insights gained from this course and feel well-equipped to take on future projects with confidence.

By Geetha G

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Feb 3, 2023

Everything about this course was so helpful and informative. I am very thankful to have been offered the opportunity to be part of this. It's truly a blessing. I am very excited to learn more and to be able to gain from all of this knowledge and additional skills to apply to whatever my heart desires in the future. I love the videos, and also to navigate each so easily. I was so happy to have found my Certificate for the course (it put a big smile on face). Thank you with continued blessings.

Geetha Green "GG"

By Rahul R C

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Aug 10, 2021

I'm delighted to have this course offered by Google through Coursera. I found out about it through the course. near me. I appreciate the format and set up of the course. The videos are very well done. who take the course and we get to view and hear their interaction. I'm extremely interested in project management course and you won't find a better way of learning . A helpful aspect is that you can save notes, repeat parts of the videos, and you have written text to follow if you like along with the videos'.

By Holly S

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Oct 21, 2022

As a newcomer to the Project Management world, I really enjoyed and appreciated all of the conributing instructers experiences. I realized that being a PM is essentially what we all have been doing within our daily lives, on our jobs, in school ect... I was blown away at the fact that Google gave many of their employees who have done teaching videos the opportunity to be a part of the Project Management team minus college degrees. It's truly inspiring and helped me to engage more intensly into the course.

By Eva F

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Apr 26, 2022

I am really greatfull for this course. I can't imagine how much work was invested in this project. The biggest advantages:

all information divided in blocks;

all terms are explained in a proper and clear manner;

it is great that there are different ways of presenting information - video/text/case/quiz;

Additionaly, thank you for not using overcomplicated explanations. It is not help when you are a foreigner and trying to get the essential knowledge, but spending all your time on veryfing "fancy" words instead.

By Rafał K

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Mar 25, 2021

It's a great tool for complete beginners in Project Management. Although I had formal education in management and special classes in PM, it was good to revise everything and to listen to things I haven't picked up during my studies.

Extremely valuable was the insight into the day-to-day job of project manager and the career stories of Google employees. Some aspects of the course were also though provoking and I appreciate it very much. Now time for Course no. 2! Wish me luck and give it a try! It's worth it!

By Sean W

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Jan 6, 2023

What a fantastic course! There is a lot of content, but it still manages to be accessible. I honestly think this is accessible enough that some sharp elementary school kids could get something out of it. Yet there is enough content that you can really get more if you want to dive deeper, either by getting into more detail in the readings or using the material as a springboard to do additional research. I'm really glad I found this and I'll certainly be taking the remaining 5 courses for the certificate.

By Hisham A

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Jul 26, 2021

It has been a wonderful and informative month since I started the foundations of project management module a month ago. It has provided me with new concepts in project management such as the methodologies of project management and organisational culture. It has also come across already existing concepts and aspects but presented them in a more organised and professional way.

I am looking forward to continuing the five remaining modules if my financial aid request is approved.

Thanks Google and Coursera.

By Bonaventure d

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Oct 8, 2023

The Google Project Management - Foundations of Project course was an eye-opening experience that provided me with invaluable skills and insights. The content was comprehensive. The interactive nature of the course, coupled with engaging exercises, made the learning process enjoyable and interactive. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to step foot in the world of project management. It exceeded my expectations and left me feeling confident and well-prepared to tackle upcoming modules.

By Deleted A

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Jul 13, 2022

Great Course. I loved the real world examples and tools to help you job search. The additional readings were very helpful. The quizzes and activities really helped to cement the foundational project management skills. I really feel that I understand and retained the foundational information. The topics are repeated in different formats to really reinforce comprehension. This class is well put together and has really helped me understand project management fundamentals. Thank you, Casandra

By Rebekah G

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Aug 30, 2022

I thought this foundational course was a great introduction to Project Management. I learned about the roles and responsibilities of a project manager, the project life cycle, different project management methodologies, organizational structure, and change management. I liked how the course incorporated various learning modalities with videos, readings, graphics, quizzes, discussions, and end-of-module assessments. I felt like all of these helped me to learn what I needed to and be successful.

By Marwa Y

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Dec 13, 2021

I really enjoyed this course! I think Google makes the best courses ever!

How the topics are divided is very good, very small portion so it made it easier for me to not get bored :) Also the little tests every now and then are very easy yet very good to keep me focused. The interactive exercises were absolutely my favorite! Very enjoyable course, and the instructor is defiantly excellent.

For a beginner like me who has almost zero knowledge in project management, this is where you have to start.

By محمود ا

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Jul 23, 2021

A great foundation course for anyone interested in learning project management skills and knowledge. I especially like the interesting videos, quizzes, and interactive activities that keep me from getting bored throughout the course. Recommended for everyone because project management is a lifelong skill where I learned how to deal with any change that occurs or problems that occur. It was an excellent course that I benefited from a lot and a lot. Thank you to Google management for this.

By Owete U T

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Apr 27, 2021

The course clarifies foundational concepts of Project Management and the factors and skills that facilitate successful execution of Project Management.. and the interplay of roles, culture, expectations and techniques that must be measured and balanced against each other in the pursuit if successful project execution.

It also reveals that Project management is a natural fact of everyday life..

The lectures and videos are very relatable and natural... A great job by the Google Project Managers.

By Ye H K

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Jun 9, 2021

This is an amazing course! I gained an insightful knowledge about the foundations of project management ( incl project life cycles, project approaches and role and responsiblity of project manager, organizational structure , and change management.) With lots of quizzes and in-practice questions during each video, I felt interacted throughout the whole lesson. At the end of this course, I believe I have a solid understanding of project management. Thank you for your great lesson!

Cheers,

Htun

By Alex K

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Apr 1, 2021

Fantastic first class; I found it to be a solid intro to PM. The content's "bite-sized" format makes it easily digestible and comprehensible. Emilio is a great instructor who communicates the content clearly and in an easy-to-understand way (even for non-native speakers). He made the course engaging by striking a good balance between fun and serious elements. Congrats to the whole Grow with Google team thus far; I am looking forward to starting course 2 and meeting more awesome instructors!

By Vijaya S B

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Sep 17, 2021

Great resource for any one venturing into Project Management, Product Management. Google and Coursea organized the topic in a fantastic way. Glad to have participated in the course. Real world experiences of Program Managers is huge Plus. Very motivating and i enjoyed the instructors way of communication and his amazing energy and excitement to impart this knowledge to the participants will leave you a memorable impression of training and over all experience of going through this course.

By Polina J

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Jun 30, 2021

The course was great! However, I think it would benefit from some peer-reviewed written exercises to deepen learning and to get us, students, to think critically from the very start where the fundamentals are discussed. Multiple choice quizzes are great, but they can be too easy sometimes. Nevertheless, the course covered the basics and made me understand the role better, and motivated me to study it further. I would also love to see a video about project governance alongside the reading.

By Jennifer J

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Aug 7, 2023

Fantastic course in the fundamentals! I really enjoyed hearing from a variety of project and program managers at Google, learning about their journeys, getting introduced to the basic/core project management life cycle steps and all that can affect that lifecycle. Additionally, I feel that learning about organizational culture and how project managers need to understand that culture well to deliver a successful project is vitally important.

Thank you for delivering such a great module!