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    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create a Project Management Tracker using Microsoft Excel

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Spreadsheet Software, Project Coordination, Productivity Software, Data Validation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      809 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Columbia University

      Construction Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Management, Building Information Modeling, Environment Health And Safety, Construction Estimating, Project Schedules, Lean Methodologies, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Contract Management, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Microsoft

      Project Management Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Life Cycle, Project Closure, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Risk Management, Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      330 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Documentation, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Communication Planning, Project Implementation, Earned Value Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Communications, Project Scoping, Program Management, Project Management, Conflict Management, Project Coordination, Resource Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Resource Utilization, Resource Management, Project Controls

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      13 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Project Management Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Project Portfolio Management, Project Closure, Project Controls, Work Breakdown Structure, Backlogs, User Story, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Project Performance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management, Communication Planning, Change Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      97 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      IBM IT Project Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Software Development, Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Risk Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Team Motivation, Kanban Principles, Project Schedules, Resource Planning, Development Environment, Information Technology, Sprint Retrospectives, Interviewing Skills, Project Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      8.2K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Columbia University

      Construction Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Construction Management, Construction Estimating, Project Finance, Cost Estimation, Punch Work, Project Risk Management, Bidding, Building Information Modeling, Scheduling, Cost Control, Environment Health And Safety, Project Closure, Lean Methodologies, Real Estate, Cash Flows, Construction, Business Transformation, Innovation, Architecture and Construction

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • L

      L&T EduTech

      Project Management in Construction

      Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Schedules, Project Risk Management, Environment Health And Safety, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Scoping, Earned Value Management, Feasibility Studies, Risk Analysis, Quality Management, Procurement, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Cost Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Contract Management, Communication Strategies, Risk Management, Project Controls

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      36 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Virginia

      Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Dependency Analysis, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      10K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • V

      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT for Project Management - Leveraging AI for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Productivity, Project Planning, Generative AI, Risk Analysis, Milestones (Project Management), Timelines, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Management, Artificial Intelligence, Workflow Management, Project Implementation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Project Documentation, Taking Meeting Minutes, Business Metrics, Creative Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      5.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Project Management: The Basics for Success

      Skills you'll gain: Project Controls, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Schedules, Performance Reporting, Management Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      11K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Create a Project Management Tracker using Microsoft Excel: Coursera Project Network
    • Construction Project Management: Columbia University
    • Project Management Fundamentals: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Project Management: Coursera Project Network
    • Project Management: University of California, Irvine
    • Project Management Capstone: IBM
    • IBM IT Project Manager: IBM
    • Construction Management: Columbia University
    • Project Management in Construction: L&T EduTech
    • Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management: University of Virginia

    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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