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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 Olga P

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Jun 4, 2022

Great course! Good to know about project charter and different tools for PM.

By Mohammad A E

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Apr 4, 2022

it was one of the best courses which will add a real value to my career path

By Mohamed A

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Jan 25, 2022

I have learned a lot during this course.

Many thanks for COURSERA and GOOGLE.

By Beshoy F

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Sep 14, 2021

A very good content , amazing googlers who gives you great tips.

recommended.

By Abdelrahman E

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Sep 10, 2021

amazing content and so kind way to learn and share knowledge and experiences

By Sofia C

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May 13, 2021

Really great course!! Definitely recommend this to anyone. Thank you Google.

By Linda L

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Apr 2, 2021

Well designed and very comprehensible course with great tools and resources.

By Saleem K

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Jun 3, 2025

The course is practical in nature and really helped me in my first project.

By Sachin T

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Jun 16, 2024

The faculty is amazing, the material is simple to comprehend and implement.

By Alejandro R

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Mar 11, 2024

Exceptional delivery and resources provided to grasp the information better

By Gerardo L M

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Jan 23, 2024

It was nice, interesting information to consider in the initiation process.

By preye a

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Jan 9, 2024

absolutely amazing, i enjoyed every bit of the course and very educational.

By Chinagorom E

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Dec 28, 2023

Online is not my preferred method of learning but this was straightforward.

By Janet Y

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Aug 12, 2023

Very thorough in explaining the concept of a project from beginning to end.

By Vrunda P

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Jul 28, 2023

For beginners and mid senior level employees its a huge confidence booster.

By Nancy K B

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Jul 6, 2023

This course is very informative and is packed full of relevant information.

By Victor M d S

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May 16, 2023

Great content to help us master the basic of starting a successful project.

By A.C. L

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Apr 30, 2023

Love the periodic video quizzes to ensure I (the view) am paying attention!

By omar m a s

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Mar 16, 2023

Excelente contenido, de mucha ayuda para extender el conocimiento sobre PM.

By VAMSI K Y

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Feb 25, 2023

Very Knowledgeable and the course is so great. Thank you, Mother " GOOGLE".

By Shivam T

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Aug 12, 2022

Meticulous and knowledge rich course. Filled with practicing opportunities.

By hamda a

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Aug 3, 2022

Thankyou so much.. I have learn a lot and your teaching method is the best.

By Neeraj R

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Mar 31, 2022

Great Course, and superb material to learn it. well elaborated by the team.

By Kelton N

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Jan 1, 2022

Enjoyed the training. Digestible and additional content for download helps.

By Elli E B

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Dec 16, 2021

this is one of the best learning experiences I have ever had. Thanks Google