Introduction to Project Management
Project management is a booming field with many opportunities for those with the appropriate skills.
Introduction to Project Management is an online course from Coursera in Project Management. It is structured in 5 modules with 1 stated learning outcome, over 9h 33m. Learners rate it 4.8/5 from 2.5K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Project Management courses collection, where we compare it against 7 other courses. See all Project Management courses on Coursera.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 9h 33m |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.8★ (2.5K reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
5 modulesThe 5-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 9h 33m.
Module 1 · What is Project Management?
Module 2 · Working as a Project Manager
Module 3 · What Does Being a Project Manager Require?
Module 4 · Careers in Project Management
Module 5 · Final Quiz and Final Project
What learners rate it
Rated 4.8/5 by 2.5K learners on Coursera (checked 8 Nov 2026).
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Compiled by the CoursesGlobal editorial desk. Fees, ratings, duration and certificate details for the 1 course shown are read directly from Coursera course pages — we never estimate a price or a rating. Last verified 8 November 2026.
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Compare with alternatives
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| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Project Management This |
 Coursera
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4.8★ | Check price | 9h 33m | Most popular — 0 learners | |
| Agile Project Management |
Coursera
|
4.8★ | Check price | 20h 2m | Highest rated (4.8★ from 15.3K reviews) | View ↗ |
| Construction Project Management |
Coursera
|
4.8★ | Check price | 30h 30m | Beginner-friendly · 30h 30m | View ↗ |
| Engineering Project Management |
Coursera
|
4.7★ | Check price | 1 month | Beginner-friendly · 1 month | View ↗ |
Common questions
How much does Introduction to Project Management cost?
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Does Introduction to Project Management come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Introduction to Project Management take?
Coursera lists it at 9h 33m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
What does Introduction to Project Management cover?
It is organised into 5 modules, starting with What is Project Management? and going on to Working as a Project Manager, What Does Being a Project Manager Require?, Careers in Project Management, Final Quiz and Final Project. The full outline is on this page.