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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

MG

Feb 8, 2022

everything is excellent. but i am facing the problem that says 'upgrade to submit' when i traied to submit the peer graded assignment. and it is been 3 weeks i stucked on this module. please help me.

AA

Feb 15, 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 Diane C

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Jan 30, 2022

I am really enjoying these courses and learning alot of information. Everything is clear and organized.

By Amanda B

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Dec 6, 2021

Excellent online course. Videos are thorough and well supported with readings on pertinent information.

By Cas S

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Jul 3, 2021

Awesome Course! The depth of the materila covered was good and reinforced by the excerices and quizzes.

By Alison C

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Feb 20, 2024

Nice course, handy information and the practices help to remember the important concepts f the project.

By Guo H

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Oct 19, 2022

The courses have great interacative models and useful materials. I really enjoy the self-paced learning

By Franco P M

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Oct 4, 2022

Muy buen curso que da la información y herramientas necesarias para iniciar correctamente un proyecto.

By Arafat C

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Jun 19, 2022

Excellent contents. Appreciating the instructors who detailed every technical step very professionally.

By Linda L

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Jan 22, 2022

I am really enjoying these courses. I'm learning a lot and looking forward to the rest of the classes.

By Abhishek J

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Jan 16, 2022

Very very useful course. The experiences shared by the trainer I believe is very helpful in the course.

By Aneela S

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Sep 24, 2021

An excellent course to learn about initiation of a project, its scope, tools and other relevant factors

By Anna S

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Sep 21, 2021

Great course. The material is realy helpful with a lot of templates and diferrent additional resources.

By Mohamed S

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May 5, 2021

Course is really great, covering all the details of the phase and the tools used in project management.

By Henry A A

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May 21, 2024

A fantastic introductory course to project management. A tool for everyone to have in their portfolio.

By Ilayda O

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Mar 9, 2024

watching courses even in underground is an amazing opportunity. ıt is more than a certificate program.

By Amit S

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Feb 15, 2023

Its been an amazing journey so far at Google's Coursera but still miles to go!!!

Thanks a lot Google!!!

By Krum M

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Mar 11, 2022

nice course with easy to understand materials. I really liked the templates and find those very useful

By Aditya M

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Feb 10, 2022

great and comprehensive syllabus, the mentor also very experienced and expertise on project management

By Rayo

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Aug 18, 2024

enjoyed learning this course abit too much. it was a good follow through. looking forward to course 3

By MAX R

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Feb 14, 2024

Great! Many thanks to all the individuals who invested their time and effort in creating this course!

By K. P

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Aug 4, 2023

I love love LOVE the way these courses are formatted. It makes for easier and more inviting learning!

By Wehnelt A

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Jul 11, 2023

Really good course, it has important information that you will use over time in your journey as a PM.

By Shaikh A N

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Apr 29, 2023

Honestly, this course has provided me with a conceptual way of thinking while initiating the Project.

By Purushothaman R

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Oct 15, 2022

very good, knowledgeable, provides more ideas and methods how we can handle a project professionally

By Mirlinda P

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Sep 2, 2022

JUST WONDERFUL.

I have learnt a lot in this two months, looking to move forward with the other phases.

By Marija L

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May 31, 2022

Awesome, it got me hyped for what is comming up and I can see myself more and more in this proffesion