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About the Course

This is the second course in the Google Project Management Certificate program. This course will show you how to set a project up for success in the first phase of the project life cycle: the project initiation phase. In exploring the key components of this phase, you’ll learn how to define and manage project goals, deliverables, scope, and success criteria. You’ll discover how to use tools and templates like stakeholder analysis grids and project charters to help you set project expectations and communicate roles and responsibilities. Current Google project managers will continue to instruct and provide you with hands-on approaches for accomplishing these tasks while showing you the best project management 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

SP

Jan 23, 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.

AA

Feb 14, 2022

This has been a good learning experience. I now know the different project management tools available. I have a good understanding of project initiation and how to determine the success of a project.

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By Alaina N

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Jan 26, 2024

Foundations was a good introduction but this course was great. The active learning and application was enjoyable and feel I have new tools to use tomorrow on current projects.

By Robert N

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Sep 7, 2023

This course is very informative and equipping in project management. It is a sure confidence builder and a powerful flashlight in the crevices of project management ignorance.

By Obinna J C

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Jun 18, 2023

This course gave me a good understanding about how to start a successful project. The various project initiation processes and the project management tools were well detailed.

By Phyllis B

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Jan 25, 2023

Loved the way it broke down the information and gave so many examples and opportunities to practice. The tools presented are valuable and will be used in my future endeavors.

By Jhay D g

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Dec 26, 2022

Teaching grounded in reality for me is the best way to transfer skills and knowledge a relatable, engaging yet firm in its goal. Just like the two courses I already completed.

By Hailemaryam A L

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Oct 14, 2022

I found in depth to understand the project initiation phase is the the mile stone before start your journey to final destination and utilize many resources to the goal.

By Sarah W

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Jan 12, 2023

Nice pacing although I struggled some due to not having background info in order to complete the assignments. Definitely have to do this course on a full computer or laptop.

By Mark S W

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Dec 30, 2022

Great course , great information and well put and very detailed. I enjoyed every moment in this course and I am very thankful for everyone who put the effort in this course.

By wealth C

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Nov 15, 2022

The course is very detailed and covers a lot of topics. Coursera did a great job in putting this course together. The instructors communicated well and audible too. thank you

By Fawad A K

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Jul 26, 2021

I feel myself fortunate to have been a part of this amazing training and experience. Highly recommended for individuals interested in pursuing a career in project management.

By Nishant V

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Apr 21, 2021

I must say Google always lives up to the expectation but with this course it has gone further. Amazingly structured course with all the nitty gritties of Project management.

By david f

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Aug 15, 2023

Knowledge is power, and thusly I am thrilled to experience these easily digestible nuggets of knowledge. Can't wait to apply all that I've learned to the real working world.

By Liping M

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Mar 30, 2022

It covers everythign about project kickoff, project charter documentation, projec tmanagment tools. It is a good overview but with key details addressed. I like this course.

By Nnaji S O

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Oct 12, 2023

I enjoy the Programs, I also enjoy the App. I have not witnessed or encountered any inconvenience while studying. I recommend the Program and the App to everyone out there.

By Grace A

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Jun 26, 2023

The Class was intensive and practical. I learnt about documents, and tools that are essential to project initiation. The facilitators were skilful in delivering the topics.

By Polukhina O

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May 3, 2023

Loved the way info is giving in a very direct matter. Only just what needed and on topic no watery info at all. Loved the videos and readings. Thank you team for this work.

By Jorge O G L

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Nov 29, 2022

Lo recomiendo sin titubear. Lecciones para la vida diaria, las relaciones de familia, negocios grandes o pequeños. Revolucionaria forma de orientar y de enseñar. Atrevanse!

By Amber W

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Jul 30, 2022

The depth of Course 2 is really impressive, it clears out the common confusions in project management and make each of the ideas related in a logic way. Highly recommend!

By Sasha L

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Jun 6, 2022

I really enjoyed the hands-on experience of this course. The lessons dive deeper into the role of a PM and so do the assignments. I am very excited to continue to Course 3!

By KRISHNA

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Dec 31, 2021

The course content is relevant and extensive. I learned how to initiate a project and to create a project charter and a lot more about project initiation from this course.

By Iqbal

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Dec 16, 2021

Highly recommended for someone who wants to kick-start their learning in the field of Project Management. The series of this course will help you acquire so much knowledge.

By Stephanie A Z

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Nov 1, 2021

Es un gran curso para saber qué hacer para arrancar de forma adecuada un proyecto. Las explicaciones de JuAne son muy claras, y las lecturas son un apoyo a cada tema visto.

By Enya C

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Jul 11, 2021

The guidance of assignments are very clear and helpful. It is detail-oriented, sophisticated, but easy to complete at the same time! Google really did a great job for this.

By Christine G B

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Oct 2, 2022

So helpful! The key takeaway for me is to keep learning how to make a stronger project charter, most helpful to project success... Thanks to all behind this program....

By Tarun K S

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Feb 6, 2022

Course materials, the process of teaching, exercises - all are very effective to make understand the subject. topics are very clear to me. overall experiance is very good.