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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 Aaron B

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Oct 7, 2022

My only issue is the course needs more peer graded assignments.

By Robert A R

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Aug 30, 2022

Excellent course. Just what I neede to brush up on my pm skills.

By Hernan M

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Aug 26, 2022

A lot of information given and also good exa mples and templates

By Rashmi V

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May 3, 2022

Same, great knowledge sharing. Instructor was excellent speaker.

By Ren C

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Jan 11, 2022

I have a perfect insight on what Project Initiation is all abut.

By Allybocus I M M

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Jan 4, 2022

Clearly outline the project initiation phase and the tools used.

By suhail a

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Dec 14, 2021

This course is extremely useful and full of helpful information.

By Abimbola F

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Nov 15, 2021

A knowledge packed course, easy to understand and follow up with

By Marija L

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Oct 18, 2021

Awesome teachers, with information, which is easy to understand!

By Hendrie U

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Oct 18, 2021

This course is awesome, and very well presented. Thanks Google!

By Michael P

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Oct 7, 2021

Grear course and instructor. Very easy to understand and follow.

By HC L

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Aug 20, 2021

Learn project planning and preparation tools and skills. thanks.

By Rachel D

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Jul 1, 2021

Really enjoyed Course 2! Very well-structured and down-to-earth!

By Cally I

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Jun 9, 2021

Excellent i must say. Very well prepared and delivered.

thank you

By Oscar R

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May 25, 2021

It was a very good experience and it gave me a lot of knowledge!

By Rajpaul S

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May 20, 2021

Brilliant packaging, fine communication, and excellent execution

By Rui C

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Mar 22, 2025

Muito simples e prático. Orienta o aluno por um caminho direto.

By Cynthia I

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Mar 10, 2025

The materials were quite easy to understand and very insightful

By M G

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Mar 8, 2025

Es muy bueno y tiene temas que son muy particulares de Google.

By Joseph M

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Nov 3, 2023

Very insightful. Opened up my eyes to the many tools available.

By DONALD L

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Sep 2, 2023

I greatly enjoyed the hands-on activities and learning modules.

By indra b

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Jul 19, 2023

I love it, We are starting a successful Project from here

Thanks

By junaid i

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Apr 26, 2023

Amazing course for a Successful project management and planing

By agaz a

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Mar 14, 2023

Great sessions.. everything was very clear with a good example.

By Atiye I

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Mar 10, 2023

I have really learned a lo of essential things i these courses.