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About the Course

This is the second course in the Google Project Management Certificate program. In this course, you will discover how to set a project up for success in the first phase of the project life cycle: the project initiation phase. As you explore the key components of this phase, you will learn how to determine a project’s benefits and costs, create measurable project goals and deliverables, manage project scope, and measure a project’s success criteria. You will learn how to define project roles and responsibilities, complete a stakeholder analysis, and utilize RACI charts. You will also learn the typical resources needed to manage a project, practice developing a project charter, and evaluate various project management tools. Current Google project managers will continue to instruct you in how to accomplish all of these tasks, describing the right tools and resources for the job at hand. Learners who complete this program should be equipped to apply for introductory-level jobs as project managers. No previous experience is necessary. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Understand the significance of the project initiation phase of the project life cycle. - Describe the key components of the project initiation phase. - Determine a project’s benefits and costs. - Define and create measurable project goals and deliverables. - Define project scope and differentiate among tasks that are in-scope and out-of-scope. - Understand how to manage scope creep to avoid impacting project goals. - Define and measure a project’s success criteria. - Complete a stakeholder analysis and explain its significance. - Utilize RACI charts to define and communicate project team member responsibilities. - Understand the key components of project charters and develop a project charter for project initiation. - Evaluate various project management tools to meet project needs....

Top reviews

TR

Apr 24, 2023

I learned a lot about the initial phases of project management and the intricacies of jumpstarting a project. I liked being introduced to project management software that I was unfamiliar with.

EA

Feb 6, 2023

This course is so encompassing. The delivery is second to none! You're able to followthe instructor step bystep grasping the very foundations of starting a successful project. Thanks coursera!

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By Marco A G (

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Jun 6, 2024

great course although I had some trouble keeping up toward the end of the third module.

By Vinodh K s

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Oct 18, 2023

These were a great videos & assignments to understand how to start a successful project

By Zichat A

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Jan 11, 2023

the course was challenging and interesting,looking forward to be a project manager soon

By cesar f

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Dec 24, 2022

excelente curso para el que es nuevo en este mundo del product mananegment muy completo

By Muddassir B

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Oct 1, 2022

Perfect course for becoming Software Project Manager with full of practical experience

By Nadia D C

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Sep 30, 2022

Alot of material was covered, but it well presented and developed. Thank you, Google.

By Muhammad A

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May 18, 2022

This course has given me a proper knowledge from starting the project till its closing.

By Kiera L

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Dec 7, 2021

This was a great and workflow into my next course for completion of the PM Certificate

By Olga F

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Aug 11, 2021

Highly recommended for every PM. There are very useful information, data and documents.

By Danette M

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Apr 22, 2021

Very detailed, filled with really great information. Would recommend this to everyone.

By Tyler W

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Mar 23, 2021

both good info and good practice at applying the concepts within a theoretical scenario

By chandini s

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Oct 24, 2024

Very ellaborative course for beginners. I enjoyed every bit of it and learnt a lot ..

By Vinicios A

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Aug 3, 2024

I have learned a lot about the right away of carefuly planning and initiate a project.

By Swapnil W

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Jul 22, 2023

Excellent course design and information!! Very well drafted and delivered. Thank you!!

By Arun N

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Jul 14, 2023

Very well briefed about the processes. Many things got to know. Thanks Coursera Google

By jean-francois k

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May 5, 2023

Clear Communication also for a non native English, well illustrated. Great wok. Thanks

By Bryan W

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Apr 4, 2023

I really learn a whole lot from these courses and for the price it's very encouraging!

By Hemang P

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Oct 11, 2022

Perfeactly curated course for everyone. The instructor has also done a fanatastic job

By Ivonne S

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Aug 10, 2022

information presented in an efficient and clear way, thanks for sharing your knowledge

By Chirag P

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Jul 3, 2022

A perfect course for those who want to learn basics of management and different tools.

By Ray R

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Jun 23, 2022

Very informative and useful refresher.  Good balance or viewing reading and exercises.

By Balint M

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Apr 26, 2022

Great course with useful tools and a good mix between theory and practical activities.

By Anne C

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Jan 20, 2022

I learned a lot of fundamentals and skills required in initiating a successful project

By Zafar U

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Sep 30, 2021

I trully enjoyed the course! All content professionally prepared with care and support

By Alisha S

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Sep 18, 2021

Great course! I love that I can learn in my own timeframe and that I feel challenged!