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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 Mara M

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Dec 1, 2021

This course is really awesome! They explain everything is a simple way. I'm super happy.

By Ashish P

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Oct 26, 2021

Project Initiation Course is very well planned to achieve the Project Management Skills.

By Silvia L

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Aug 22, 2021

Great learning experience. Easy way of digesting information great learning experience.

By Karina J

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Jul 14, 2021

Really amazing. Excelent prepared syllabus, the subject is desciribed detailed. Amazing!

By María C O R

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Jul 12, 2021

Muy claro y didactico. Las actividades compaa y ayudan a centrarse en lo mas importante.

By Hermes H

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Apr 15, 2021

A LOT of information but very rewarding. In depth info on successful project initiation.

By perry s

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Aug 11, 2025

The course is detailed and concise and provides a great overview for project management

By Marco A G (

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Jun 6, 2024

great course although I had some trouble keeping up toward the end of the third module.

By Vinodh K s

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Oct 18, 2023

These were a great videos & assignments to understand how to start a successful project

By Zichat A

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Jan 11, 2023

the course was challenging and interesting,looking forward to be a project manager soon

By cesar f

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Dec 24, 2022

excelente curso para el que es nuevo en este mundo del product mananegment muy completo

By Muddassir B

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Oct 1, 2022

Perfect course for becoming Software Project Manager with full of practical experience

By Nadia D C

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Sep 30, 2022

Alot of material was covered, but it well presented and developed. Thank you, Google.

By Muhammad A

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May 18, 2022

This course has given me a proper knowledge from starting the project till its closing.

By Kiera L

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Dec 7, 2021

This was a great and workflow into my next course for completion of the PM Certificate

By Olga F

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Aug 11, 2021

Highly recommended for every PM. There are very useful information, data and documents.

By Danette M

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Apr 22, 2021

Very detailed, filled with really great information. Would recommend this to everyone.

By Tyler W

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Mar 23, 2021

both good info and good practice at applying the concepts within a theoretical scenario

By chandini s

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Oct 24, 2024

Very ellaborative course for beginners. I enjoyed every bit of it and learnt a lot ..

By Vinicios A

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Aug 3, 2024

I have learned a lot about the right away of carefuly planning and initiate a project.

By Swapnil W

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Jul 22, 2023

Excellent course design and information!! Very well drafted and delivered. Thank you!!

By Arun N

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Jul 14, 2023

Very well briefed about the processes. Many things got to know. Thanks Coursera Google

By jean-francois k

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May 5, 2023

Clear Communication also for a non native English, well illustrated. Great wok. Thanks

By Bryan W

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Apr 4, 2023

I really learn a whole lot from these courses and for the price it's very encouraging!

By Hemang P

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Oct 11, 2022

Perfeactly curated course for everyone. The instructor has also done a fanatastic job