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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 25, 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.

AK

Jun 20, 2023

Everything was good except the getting marked by other people. I dont think its the best way to practice and the course should design some way to get more practice in for RACI and Project charter.

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By Dejan V

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Jan 16, 2023

A bit complicated and with unnecessary assignments that will never be used in real life

By Afua A

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Jan 29, 2023

Great course, only down side is the Peer review could delay you completing the course.

By A K

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Jan 24, 2022

A one logacal chart (mind map) which connects all topics of the course would be useful

By guadelmae e

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Apr 1, 2021

The voice of the instructor is very mellow, but other than that, it is a great course!

By Mohamed K

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Oct 20, 2022

amazing step on my lovely and dream track wishing to complete it as soon as possible

By Haridev W

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Aug 8, 2021

Could not access Google's version of Excel to practice with this organizational tool.

By Motunrayo N

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Nov 5, 2022

This was a great one.

I was introduced to new concept and quite interesting actually.

By Hamza A

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Oct 30, 2022

It was great course gave me a lot of experiences, I wish I learned more about ASANA

By felicia l

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Nov 23, 2022

i find that the peer reviews needs work. That is a great tool but nor for grading.

By Muhammad H

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Oct 31, 2021

It was very beneficial course as i am about to start a new projects. Thanks Google.

By Tess N

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Sep 30, 2021

sometimes reviews become tricky as some students do not give constructive feedback

By Greg C

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Apr 17, 2021

Good course. lots of good information. Not the most rigorous but good presentation.

By Michi

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Sep 30, 2022

Would appreciate more practice modules that are not just multiple choice quizzes.

By Benedict K K A

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Jun 14, 2022

Very practical and has indepth lessons to help everyone new to the subject matter

By Patrick S T

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Jun 27, 2022

The learning experience was good. This is indeed a planned and organised course.

By Paola B

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May 21, 2021

The courses are good. However, I do wish they spent more time on certain topics.

By Patrick S

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Aug 28, 2022

Course is amazing as it provides more detailed insights in a structured manner.

By Deleted A

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Feb 20, 2024

Some material was a bit confusing and not clearly defined. Overall, very good.

By Victor E

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Feb 24, 2023

Introduced great tools like Asana, and provided templates for Project Charter.

By Natàlia P M

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Oct 22, 2022

Very good course! Key topics and concepts learnt in a dynamic way! Thank you!

By Entisar K

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Jun 18, 2022

this course help me to learn many think processe when want to make new projet

By Stacy V

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Aug 3, 2021

Great course! So much useful information that I can apply to my future career.

By Amila A

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Jan 13, 2024

The peers grading system should be more user friendly. Overall great. Thanks!

By Kiara B

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Dec 2, 2023

Great course except for the peer review assignments they should be taken out.

By vincent r f

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Dec 1, 2023

The energy and enthusiasm of the speaker from course 1 should be maintained.