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    Master project management for delivering projects on time and within budget. Learn about project planning, execution, and monitoring.

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    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Timelines, Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Data Visualization, Workflow Management, Dependency Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT for Project Management: Insight, Planning, & Success

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Project Planning, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Timelines, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Management, Workflow Management, Prompt Engineering, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Generative AI, Business Metrics, Project Documentation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      32 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Politecnico di Milano

      Project Management: Beyond planning and control

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Project Management, Team Management, Innovation, Project Coordination, Business Priorities, Business Process Management, Conflict Management, Change Management, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      177 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      SkillUp EdTech

      Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Resource Planning, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Communications, Negotiation, Project Management, Resource Allocation, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Scheduling, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      148 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Strategic Leadership and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Management, Organizational Structure, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Organizational Strategy, Team Building, Strategic Leadership, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Management, Trustworthiness, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Ethics, Team Management, Team Motivation, Change Management, Decision Making

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9.9K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • L

      L&T EduTech

      Project Management - Initiation and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Feasibility Studies, Project Management Life Cycle, Contract Management, Change Control, Project Management, Change Management, Claims Processing, Project Planning, Organizational Structure, Project Implementation, Bidding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Politecnico di Milano

      Project Management: Control using the Earned Value and Risk

      Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Project Closure, Earned Value Management, Cost Management, Cost Control, Project Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Business Management, Performance Metric, Forecasting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Initiating and Planning Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Conflict Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Project Coordination, Organizational Structure, Influencing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      23K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Leading People and Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Team Motivation, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Talent Pipelining, Influencing, Team Leadership, People Development, Team Performance Management, Employee Onboarding, Employee Coaching, Conflict Management, Employee Engagement, Interviewing Skills, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Professional Networking, Business Leadership, Leadership Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Creating a Budget with Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Budget Management, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Data, Microsoft 365

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      563 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Project Managers: Scaling with GenAI

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Generative AI, Cost Reduction, Collaborative Software, Project Planning, Resource Allocation, Productivity Software, Process Improvement, Automation, Artificial Intelligence

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • R

      Rice University

      Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Cost Management, Scope Management, Project Estimation, Project Schedules, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Work Breakdown Structure, Requirements Management, Timelines, Change Management, Budget Management, Project Management, Project Documentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular project management courses

    • Microsoft Project for Beginners: Create Simple Project Plans: Coursera Project Network
    • ChatGPT for Project Management: Insight, Planning, & Success: Vanderbilt University
    • Project Management: Beyond planning and control: Politecnico di Milano
    • Project Management Communication, Stakeholders & Leadership : SkillUp EdTech
    • Strategic Leadership and Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Project Management - Initiation and Planning: L&T EduTech
    • Project Management: Control using the Earned Value and Risk: Politecnico di Milano
    • Initiating and Planning Projects: University of California, Irvine
    • Leading People and Teams: University of Michigan
    • Creating a Budget with Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network

    Skills you can learn in Leadership And Management

    Leadership (53)
    Project Management (30)
    Plan (25)
    Planning (24)
    Modeling (17)
    Analytics (16)
    Human Resources (16)
    Decision-making (15)
    Change Management (14)
    Innovation (14)
    Negotiation (14)
    Human Resource Management (13)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Project Management

    Project Management courses on Coursera’s help learners acquire a wide array of essential project management skills:

    • Fundamentals of project planning, execution, and closure
    • Techniques for managing project budgets, schedules, and resources efficiently
    • Skills in using project management tools and software to track project progress
    • Strategies for effective communication and stakeholder engagement
    • Best practices for risk management and decision-making in projects
    • Methods for leading teams and managing project conflicts‎

    Project Management courses on Coursera are designed to be accessible to individuals at all levels of experience:

    • Beginners can start with courses that introduce the basic principles of project management.
    • Those with some project management experience can refine their skills and learn new methodologies.
    • Advanced professionals can deepen their expertise in specialized areas such as Agile project management or project leadership.‎

    Project management courses offer various credentials:

    • Google Project Management Professional Certificate
    • PMI-aligned certificates preparing for PMP certification
    • University certificates from leading business schools
    • Agile and Scrum certifications
    • Specialization certificates in specific PM methodologies
    • These credentials can help demonstrate your expertise to employers and can be shared on LinkedIn and other social media platforms.‎

    Skills gained from Project Management courses are applicable in many industries, opening up diverse career paths:

    • Project Manager, overseeing and directing projects across various sectors.
    • Program Manager, coordinating multiple related projects to achieve organizational goals.
    • Operations Manager, ensuring efficient process and project execution within a company.
    • Project Coordinator, supporting project teams and managing administrative tasks.
    • Agile Scrum Master, facilitating sprint planning, reviews, and daily stand-ups in tech and other industries. ‎

    Yes, Coursera offers a variety of free courses across many topics, including project management. While you can access most course materials for free by auditing the courses, this does not include graded assignments or a completion certificate. For those looking to obtain a certificate to showcase their learning or enhance their professional profile, Coursera provides the option to purchase the course. Additionally, Coursera offers free trials or financial aid to learners who qualify, making certifications more accessible to everyone.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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