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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

SS

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 Szymon K

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Nov 23, 2021

Better than first one. A lot of usefull information ant pro tips:)

By Nicole E

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Oct 12, 2021

Well explained. Learned and understand concepts and tools clearly

By Rajitha J

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Sep 12, 2021

Very good course. Content is nicely ordered and clearly delivered.

By Lahiri K

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Aug 28, 2021

Excellently designed with practical examples and hands-on projects

By Banafsheh G

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Jun 22, 2021

Its a great way to strengthen your skills and start a new career.

By Giselle B

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Jun 7, 2021

Excelente curso! muy buenas explicaciones y contenido muy completo

By Oksana K

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May 5, 2021

Many of useful information. Nothing to not pay attention. Thanks!

By Mohamed I

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Dec 3, 2025

الي الان كل محاضرة او قراءات اتحمس اكثر للمضي في النجاح في الدورة

By raliarisoa j

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Jul 14, 2025

This course is full off necessary information guided step by step

By Kyoungeun W

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Nov 27, 2023

This course is so practical and helpful for the project managers.

By Dare N

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Oct 21, 2023

This is so relatable for someone like me who is new to management

By Shadrach E

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Jul 31, 2023

I love every aspect and module in this course. Easy to understand

By Jenn B

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Jul 19, 2023

Very detailed and so much hands on learning. I loved this course.

By Kapil J

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May 24, 2023

It was a great experience to learn more about project initiation.

By Diego E I

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Feb 12, 2023

Really interesting contents and usefull template and explenation.

By tania G R

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Jan 16, 2023

me brindó diferentes herramientas que me serán de gran utilidad.

By Tshepo M

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Jan 7, 2023

Superb course, I will recommend it to my friends and team members

By Kinshuk N

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Jul 25, 2022

excellent course for Project managers and to be Project Managers.

By Ngọc T

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Apr 11, 2022

This course provides me huge helpful knowledge for my career-path

By M J S K

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Mar 15, 2022

Could improve on hands-on experience of project management tools.

By Kazuya I

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Mar 9, 2022

Topics are organized, and practical homework assignment in there.

By Suma

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Dec 29, 2021

Excellent coaches and well planned format. Gained good knowledge.

By Alice C

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Dec 29, 2021

Excellent, most practical and targeted course. I learned a lot...

By Diana F

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Dec 21, 2021

this course was amazing it help me update my skills and knowlegde

By Darwin M

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Nov 29, 2021

Very detailed, and essential for any entry-level Project Manager.