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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, including generative AI....

Top reviews

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May 11, 2021

Excellent content, wonderful use of multi-media interaces and check points to keep the pace moving and great introduction of different stories and people with real life perspectives and experiences.

EA

Feb 7, 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 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 13, 2023

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

By Vrunda P

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Jul 29, 2023

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

By Nancy K B

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Jul 7, 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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May 1, 2023

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

By omar m a s

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Mar 17, 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 4, 2022

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

By Neeraj R

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Apr 1, 2022

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

By Kelton N

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Jan 2, 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

By Sean S

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Apr 5, 2025

Very detailed and informative. May need to practice how to say Success. :P

By Oswald V

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Sep 19, 2023

Although PM is a lot to take in, Im enjoying this course so far. Thank you

By Owen F G

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Jul 27, 2023

well defined, consists of a very large scope to begin initiating a project

By Patience N M

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Jun 13, 2023

Excellent course for those who want to do a carrier in project management.

By Immad M K

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Jun 8, 2023

Very useful for project managers. all concepts are explained very clearly.

By Patrice z

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Dec 2, 2022

The content is very clear and easy to follow. I'm learning a lot.

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By Antonio G

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May 27, 2022

Un gran esfuerzo para entender los procesos de la iniciación deproyectos

By Ali A

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Dec 23, 2021

Very helpful with knowing when and how to put together a project charter.

By Maria X B

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Oct 23, 2021

Excellent course to learn the steps to initiate a project and useful tools

By Yousuff M A R

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Oct 14, 2021

This course was a blast. It had great information and hands on experience.

By Waine B C

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Aug 19, 2021

I learned additional project management concepts and tools - great course!

By Sangita S

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Jul 14, 2021

the course is very well deigned. it makes concepts easy and understandable