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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

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.

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 Hussnain U

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Jul 23, 2022

I didnt expect to learn this much I am thinking about taking google IT support or data anlytics course too

By Carter E

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May 20, 2022

Learned a lot, definitely kicked the work up a notch which I enjoyed to help me focus more on the videos.

By Arely A

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Apr 14, 2022

This was an excellent course. It provide me all the management tools that I can utilize on my daily tasks.

By Anis B

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Apr 4, 2022

It is an excellent course that gives a thorough explanation of the stage of starting a successful project.

By Ritika P S

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Dec 2, 2021

The course was focused and assignments helped gain practical aspects of Initiation phase. Thanks to Juanne

By Mainor M A

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Jun 20, 2021

Really good course in where tools and other materials were explained and how useful they are for projects.

By Lenin R

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May 23, 2021

This course offers a relevant structure to establish good fundamentals to start a project with confidence.

By Андрій

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May 20, 2021

The initiation phase is what makes the project manager so valuable."As you name the ship,so it will float"

By FTU.SĐH N T

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Sep 29, 2025

Một khóa học chất lượng, được đầu tư bài bài, đáng học cho những ai có mong muốn trở thành quản lý dự án.

By Tresca L

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Oct 1, 2024

You learn so much at your own pace! I enjoyed learning about stakeholders and project initiation tactics.

By Ben N R

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Jul 12, 2024

This is learning hub which is very useful and provide fruitful courses that can apply in the real world.

By Steven K

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Jan 7, 2024

Excellent material that's highly relevant and presented in a very professional and easy to follow format.

By Ana L C B

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Dec 31, 2023

This course shows students very detailed explanations and has insightful trainers who share their wisdom.

By Prayas S

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Jul 4, 2023

The course was very well designed. It was easy to understand since all concepts were explained very well.

By Rebaone F G

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Mar 3, 2023

Very useful course. The course material is suitable for someone who wants to get into Project Management.

By Ekeleme N M

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Dec 21, 2022

Very understanding and interesting course, a very good build up from the foundation of project management

By Jules A

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Jul 13, 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 22, 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 20, 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 14, 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