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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 25, 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.

SP

Jan 24, 2024

Although I took this course first before the foundation of project management I found I have known many terms in my real life so eager to start to learn more in-depth qualities of project management.

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By Joana S

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Mar 28, 2022

The course is very complete and helpful.

By Gerardo A

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Mar 25, 2022

Simply Amazing, I have learned a lot.!!!

By Tommaso B

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Feb 12, 2022

The way course is shaped is exceptional.

By SHASHIKANT N

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Nov 10, 2021

very well explain every steps, Thank you

By Michael A

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Aug 15, 2021

Jess, this is so good. Loved everything.

By SAAD R

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Jul 17, 2021

This course is so informative, I love it

By Sandra Y

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Jun 24, 2021

This was helpful, I learned quite a bit.

By Aditya T

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Dec 7, 2025

very infromative and good for begineers

By Bharadwaj P

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Sep 26, 2025

Nice course with wonderful elucidation.

By Mukhlis A W

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Mar 14, 2025

sangat baik untuk menambah keterampilan

By Kamille K

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Feb 7, 2025

Truly amazing! Got so much information.

By Aļona M

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Apr 10, 2024

Nice course for refreshning experience!

By Ludwichke A

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Jan 23, 2024

Comprehensive learning path. Thank you!

By hashra w

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May 24, 2023

It has been a great learning experience

By Stanley P

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Apr 27, 2023

The course is well planed and organized

By Gugulethu M

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Mar 9, 2023

Thank you so much for a great course.

By Malinga K

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Jan 30, 2023

Thank you for the support Team Coursera

By teguh j

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Nov 19, 2022

GOOD COURSE, THIS COURSE HELP SKILL JOB

By Facundo B

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Nov 7, 2022

Google quality.. just perfect as usual.

By Rahul S P

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Sep 6, 2022

So informative, covered all the basics.

By Ali Z

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Aug 28, 2022

excellent material covered by all means

By Priyanka G

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Aug 15, 2022

best course so far. learnt alot. thanks

By Ace M

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Aug 15, 2022

I learned a lot. I highly recommend it.

By Alejandra G

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Jun 23, 2022

Amazing insights on project management.