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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

MM

Dec 25, 2021

The course covers the basics of project initiation. Good course for a cursory overview of the project initiation phase. There also good tips that one can leverage for interviews and job searches.

AS

Aug 7, 2022

Thank you so much for creating and putting together such a valuable course. Thank you, I learned a lot! Online education is a future, it's way better and more engaging than boring college classes!!!

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By Andrew W

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Nov 20, 2023

This course provides a strong foundation for getting a project from idea to being ready to get off the ground.

By Maribel A

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Jan 9, 2023

I would have liked a longer section for project tools since they are vital for collaboration and organization.

By Zara A

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Mar 23, 2022

it's very informative course however I'm still not sure on many key concepts been introduced by this course!

By Shelly B

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Aug 29, 2022

I enjoyed this course. Great contributions from google staff about their experiences in project management.

By Thuso M

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Jun 10, 2022

A very insightful course equipped with relatable day to day activities and skills needed in the job market.

By Jonathan G

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Jun 1, 2022

A number of participants don't take this course seriously, which decreases its value for all participants.

By Mario S

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Dec 13, 2021

Good course, but I don't like the way the instructor says success, she says susses. What the hell is susses

By Amber B

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Jul 11, 2021

Peer review process created a schedule and timing issue for me. Otherwise the course was very informative.

By Francesco A L

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Feb 2, 2024

This section has been quite challenging. I often felt overwhelmed by the quantity of information provided.

By Samantha O

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Aug 30, 2022

Some ideas are not as thoroughly explained as I would have expected, though overall it is a great course.

By Cade N

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Aug 11, 2022

More challenging than the first course but if you take notes and take your time, it'll all be worth it

By G W R

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Dec 6, 2021

I found this course to be very helpful and provide tools for future application in project management.

By Ruvena B

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Apr 27, 2024

Good content, but the instructor's constant mispronunciation of the word "success" was a distraction.

By SATISH A

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Feb 3, 2022

Very much liked the assignments and objective Q&A which do not derive direct answers from the content

By Dion B

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Feb 27, 2024

This course has a lot of information so take your time and take notes you should do well, Good luck.

By Fiorella L

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Apr 17, 2022

Can you please tell me why do I still have 99% of the course complete and I've completed everything?

By Didier N B

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Nov 29, 2022

Really intuitive and interesting course. I really advise people to go trou and get the certificate.

By Franco B

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Sep 2, 2021

I am eager to know more about the tools for project management! but overall, the course was great.

By EMMANUEL E

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Feb 17, 2023

Seamless approach to learning. However it would be better if every document is made downloadable.

By Sean H

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Nov 4, 2021

A very informative and great course for anyone who wants to pursue a career in project management.

By abdelrhman s

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Mar 7, 2024

the tools part should have a more detailed content with one case study to real project as example

By Anna P

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Dec 19, 2024

was a bit boring sometimes, but a lot of helpful information that i use now as a project manager

By Aimee A

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Dec 21, 2023

Great Information and encourages success and confidence. Peer reviews are difficult to access.

By guesmia m

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Sep 3, 2021

I have successfully completed this course thanks to the staff of qualified professors and peers

By K. D

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Sep 21, 2025

Easy to understand. Outlines how to initiate a project successfully in a very transparent way.