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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

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.

EA

Feb 6, 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 Kauri T

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Jun 4, 2022

Terrific course and excellent material

By Nehal H M

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May 30, 2022

very helpful enrich content,thank you

By PRATAP S

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Mar 28, 2022

Well structured and easy to understand

By Chanice L A

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Jan 18, 2022

excellent explanations I learned a lot

By Aldo G

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Dec 23, 2021

Amazing approach from Google! Love it.

By mariam w

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Aug 21, 2021

very good course with valuable lessons

By Precious E

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Aug 16, 2021

A beautiful course i enjoyed every bit

By Winnie K

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Jul 1, 2021

great !! good for the entry to newbie!

By Richmundus L

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Jul 1, 2021

Very good introduction. Comprehensive!

By Hamza A

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Apr 30, 2021

VERY GOOD COURES , AND SO NICE Teacher

By MAZEN A

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Oct 8, 2025

دورة مهمة في مشوار الحصول على الشهادة

By Alphonsus C

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Sep 27, 2025

Well put together, and well delivered

By yudith M

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Sep 11, 2025

maravilloso muy enriquecedor para mi

By Angel G

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Jun 1, 2025

Exceptional course at a premium level

By Shree B W

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Oct 4, 2024

Positioned myself for future success.

By Senjuti P

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Jul 28, 2024

Fantastic Course, good for beginners.

By TEODORA S

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Jul 22, 2024

Thank you so much for the opportunity

By Arvind M

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Jul 8, 2024

Very good course with great insights.

By Gakuru J

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Nov 5, 2023

A scintillating course. very engaging

By IFEOMA F N

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Jul 12, 2023

It was execellent, so tasking. Thanks

By Julie M

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Jun 3, 2023

Very Long winded but good information

By Rudolf D A S

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May 18, 2023

The course was educational.

Thank you.

By TSANG W K

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Feb 11, 2023

Easy to follow and great structure :)

By steve t

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Jan 29, 2023

Awesome Learnings....thank you google

By Hitesh P

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Oct 31, 2022

best content and easy to understand