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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 26, 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 8, 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 Jules A

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Jul 14, 2022

Muy bueno. Las clase son muy didácticas. Los ejemplos son reales y hacen pertenecer al grupo al proyecto.

By Arjun S

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Feb 23, 2022

I am enjoying my learning journey of becoming a project manager , the course has the best learning design

By Sejal G

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Jan 3, 2022

It was a good learning experience especially if you're a complete beginner in this field. Worth the time.

By Ricardo C

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Nov 21, 2021

This course was really fun to do, not only do you learn but you get to apply that knowledge practically.

By Justin B

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Sep 15, 2021

Great course. I am loving the simplicity of the learning of the courses, to the point and easy to follow.

By Ahmed F

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Aug 21, 2021

Great module, but need to learn more about project different tools, and how to use them within a project.

By Anand C P

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Aug 16, 2021

The course has been structured in a such a way one looks forward to the subsequent modules of the course

By peter m

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Apr 30, 2021

It is very informational and interesting course for anyone who want to start career in project management

By Laura E

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Mar 24, 2021

Great course! Teaches a lot of tools to make sure the project is setup up for success from the beginning.

By Manish P

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Apr 2, 2024

Very good and very concrete information along with many more institutional data's and learning sessions.

By Anita L

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Apr 21, 2023

Lots of useful information and the introduction of collaboration and management tools is an eye opener.

By John O A

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Mar 6, 2023

Wonderful Course, very insightful and properly broken down. Much appreciated. koodos for such great work

By Ana F

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Feb 2, 2023

Very good! Loved the assignments and peer-review works. It really helped a lot! Thanks! Very, very good!

By Usha G

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Dec 26, 2022

Video presentations are very informative. The Charter rubric provided enough instructions for beginners.

By Franklin W

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Sep 30, 2022

The presenters were excellent . The reading swere on point this has reignited my insterest in learning.

By Upasana M

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Apr 12, 2022

COURSE WAS GREAT I PAID FOR THE FULL COURSE ASKING FUTRHER PAYMENT FOR GIVING CERTIFICATE PLEASE ADVISE.

By Dyane E

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Mar 13, 2022

For sure it brings a lot of insight into my current role. I'm ready to start applying what I'm learning.

By Diane C

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Jan 31, 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 20, 2022

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

By Linda L

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Jan 23, 2022

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