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    Project management courses can help you learn how to plan, lead, and deliver projects on time and within scope across a variety of industries.

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    • N

      Northeastern University

      Agile Dev Practices: SDLC & Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Requirements Analysis, Agile Project Management, Software Development Methodologies, Application Lifecycle Management, Interpersonal Communications, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, User Story, Waterfall Methodology, Sprint Planning, Quality Management, Continuous Improvement Process

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Packt

      Agile Masterclass: Agile for Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Project Estimation, Kanban Principles, Sprint Planning, Estimation, Backlogs, Software Development Methodologies, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Workflow Management, Team Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google

      Foundations of Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Network Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      Y

      Yale University

      Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress

      Skills you'll gain: Student Support and Services, Emotional Intelligence, Working With Children, School Counseling, Personal Development, Stress Management, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Relationship Building

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      IBM Data Analyst Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleansing, IBM Cognos Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Collection, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Storytelling, Box Plots, Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Histogram

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IE Business School

      Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Marketing Planning, Market Research, Business Research, Product Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, Marketing, Business Planning, Marketing Channel, Peer Review, Product Strategy, Target Market, Research Design, Data Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      6.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Stanford University

      Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Food and Beverage, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavioral Health, Clinical Nutrition, Chronic Diseases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      34K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • H

      HRCI

      HRCI Human Resource Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Recruitment, Employee Training, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Compensation Management, Performance Appraisal, Job Evaluation, Developing Training Materials, Compensation Strategy, Human Resource Policies, Organizational Structure, Occupational Safety And Health, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Management, Business Risk Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Managing Talent

      Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Talent Pipelining, People Development, Employee Onboarding, Employee Coaching, Talent Recruitment, Performance Review, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Recruitment Strategies, Performance Measurement, Employee Engagement

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • R

      Rice University

      Investment and Portfolio Management

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Securities Trading, Asset Management, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Equities, Performance Measurement, Wealth Management, Finance, Financial Services, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Market Liquidity, Derivatives

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • M

      Macquarie University

      Leading transformations: Manage change

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Transformation, Process Management, Influencing, Leadership, Adaptability, Innovation, Resource Management, Gap Analysis, Dealing With Ambiguity, Resilience, Creative Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Data Analysis using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Mining

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Agile Dev Practices: SDLC & Project Management: Northeastern University
    • Agile Masterclass: Agile for Project Management: Packt
    • Foundations of Cybersecurity: Google
    • Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress: Yale University
    • IBM Data Analyst Capstone Project: IBM
    • Marketing Strategy: IE Business School
    • Stanford Introduction to Food and Health: Stanford University
    • HRCI Human Resource Associate: HRCI
    • Managing Talent: University of Michigan
    • Investment and Portfolio Management: Rice University

    Why Learn Project Management?

    Project management is the practice of planning, organizing, and leading work to meet goals on time and within scope. It’s essential in industries like tech, construction, healthcare, and business—where coordination and outcomes matter. Learning project management can help you lead teams, manage resources, and deliver results with confidence.

    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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