Introduction to Project Management
Project management is a booming field with many opportunities for those with the appropriate skills. This course is designed for anyone interested in starting a career in this field and provides a comprehensive introduction to project management. Today’s industries are increasingly becoming oriented around projects. As a result, more organizations need project management professionals and Agile Scrum Masters to help plan, manage, and execute these projects. By controlling various factors such as time and resources, project management enables organizations to increase the success rate of their projects, mitigate project risks, and reduce overall costs. In this course, you will learn what project management is, its benefits, and challenges encountered by project managers. You will also learn how recent trends, such as remote work, Agile, and artificial intelligence, have re-shaped modern project management. This course also addresses opportunities for different careers within project management. It will discuss jobs across different industries and experience levels, as well as the various technical and soft skills required for project management work. Throughout this course, you will learn through lectures, interviews with experienced project management professionals, readings, activities, and quizzes designed to teach you the fundamentals of project management. You w
- Date created
- May 21, 2026
- Specialty level
- Foundational
- Training category
- External Course
- Provider
- Coursera
- Timeline
- 9 hours (but self-paced)
- Cost
- Free (comes with Coursera)
Course intelligence
Expected end-productCertificate of Completion
Intended goalsWhat you'll learn Explain project management, its benefits, and the role it plays in projects Describe who project managers work with, different project management methodologies, and recent trends in project management Summarize the typical responsibilities of a project manager and the skill sets needed to fulfill those responsibilities Compare and contrast different industries, paths, and possible career progressions available to project management professionals
PrerequisitesNone listed
Recommended whenIf you want to learn about basic project management and opportunities in it, but don't necessarily want a PMI certification.
ApplicabilityBasics on project management
Certification examNo exam listed