Introduction to Project Management
Project management is a booming field with many opportunities for those with the appropriate skills.
Introduction to Project Management is a beginner-level 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 2.4K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Project Management courses collection, where we compare it against 5 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 9h 33m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.8★ (2.4K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
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 2.4K learners on Coursera (checked 25 Aug 2026).
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Compiled by the 10courses 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 25 August 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 |
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|
4.8★ | Check price | 20h 2m | Highest rated (4.8★ from 15.3K reviews) |
| Construction Project Management |
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|
4.8★ | Check price | 30h 30m | Beginner-friendly · 30h 30m |
| Engineering Project Management |
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|
4.7★ | Check price | 1 month | Beginner-friendly · 1 month |
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.
Is Introduction to Project Management suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
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.