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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

TR

Apr 24, 2023

I learned a lot about the initial phases of project management and the intricacies of jumpstarting a project. I liked being introduced to project management software that I was unfamiliar with.

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.

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By Deepak Y

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Jul 10, 2023

Great Learning session with detailed insights of Project Initiation.

By Henna M

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May 16, 2023

Love it. This course is so hands on :) The instructors are amazing!!

By Rojan J P

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Oct 12, 2022

simple and easy to follow classes ... superb trainers and materisls

By Nicolás D

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Oct 5, 2022

Excellent course and materials. Very easy going and well explained.

By Ma. F V

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Oct 2, 2022

Me encantan las metodologías que utilizan para nuestro aprendizaje.

By Ahmed S

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Sep 7, 2022

Great information, brilliant guidline and templates to use forward.

By Deleted A

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Sep 5, 2022

Reslly this course helped me to understand about Agile Methodology.,

By Simón A B

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Aug 13, 2022

Excelent! It really teaches important skills and tools of the trade.

By Xochitl F

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May 20, 2022

very interesting ancd complete course. It is going to be very useful

By Caroline N

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Feb 6, 2022

I loved every bit of the process and i got to learn a lot. Thank you

By Venkatachalapathi

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Nov 25, 2021

I'm feeling like shaping my mind in deep understaing of surrounding.

By Meriam B

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Nov 17, 2021

amazing course I've ;earned lot of issues , thanks Coursera & Google

By Madeline J

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Oct 17, 2021

Learning so much, absolutely love how well written the readings are.

By Alexis C

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Aug 29, 2021

I think practical skills practice can be added more into the course!

By Tracy B

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Jul 21, 2021

The information in this course was presented well and was relatable.

By Nacho C

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May 12, 2021

Realy a good option to review all the knowledge and learn new things

By Rashmi R

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Apr 19, 2021

Very inspiring coach with genuine interest and knowledge. Thank you!

By Melina B

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Sep 1, 2025

Very insightful, updated and useful material. I'm learning a lot :)

By JUAN M

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Apr 30, 2024

This is an excellent course, well presented and easy to understand.

By Frankie G

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Apr 11, 2024

Great information and instructionally (made up word) laid out well.

By Steven H

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Aug 15, 2023

Wonderful experience. I am able to learn so well from this program.

By William M

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Apr 1, 2023

I like this program and all content, I continue to learn. thank you

By ARUN G

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Mar 19, 2023

It was a fruitful course, with lots of knowledge and skills sharing

By Maryann M

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Mar 6, 2023

I like the pace and the extra practice information for this course.

By Tomasz B

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Feb 22, 2023

Very good! I can recommend it to all beginners as the best starter.