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About the Course

This is the third course in the Google Project Management Certificate program. This course will explore how to map out a project in the second phase of the project life cycle: the project planning phase. You will examine the key components of a project plan, how to make accurate time estimates, and how to set milestones. Next, you will learn how to build and manage a budget and how the procurement processes work. Then, you will discover tools that can help you identify and manage different types of risk and how to use a risk management plan to communicate and resolve risks. Finally, you will explore how to draft and manage a communication plan and how to organize project documentation. Current Google project managers will continue to instruct and provide you with hands-on approaches for accomplishing these tasks while showing you the best project management 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: - Describe the components of the project planning phase and their significance. - Explain why milestones are important and how to set them. - Make accurate time estimates and describe techniques for acquiring them from team members. - Identify tools and best practices to build a project plan and risk management plan. - Describe how to estimate, track, and maintain a budget. - Explain the procurement process and identify key procurement documentation. - Draft a communication plan and explain how to manage it. - Explain why milestones are important and how to set them. - Explain why a project plan is necessary and what components it contains. - Make accurate time estimates and describe techniques for acquiring them from team members....

Top reviews

GD

Oct 30, 2022

I am greatful for this Course in particular. Very well structured and easy to understang . Special Thanks to the Instructor, Rowena and those who shared their experiences during this course. Thank You

AO

Jan 18, 2022

This is a perfectly prepared course. the videos and activities were simply perfect. I learnt a great deal from this.

i would recommend it to anyone wanting in-depth knowledge of Project management.

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By Valentin D

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Sep 5, 2021

Best course I have ever taken (out of 20 or so). Filled with practical assignments and good examples. It is definitely a more time consuming course, but you will actually get your hands dirty with a lot of project management documents & skills.

By Benito R

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Nov 27, 2023

A very well-thought and well-paced course even for a beginner like me. You can track your understanding with the Quizzes they've prepared in every Module, and even a Hands on Training for making several Project Plan documents that you can try

By Veselin L

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Aug 11, 2023

After 30 years of creating, delivering and receiving training, both in-class and online, I can confidently state that this is gold standard for online training. Thank you for giving me opportunity to enjoy taking this course.

Thank you.

Veselin

By Ma. T S I

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Oct 16, 2024

Whew! This course is feasibly challenging--not too easy, but not too difficult. Just enough difficulty for my learning needs! Awesome course. Thank you so much. I'll be bringing all my learnings from here to my career and personal endeavors.

By Issam N

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Aug 17, 2024

I want to thank the Google team, this effort is really impressive, inspiring and scalable in every way. One more thing, as I always say: "Project management is life management, and Google project management is a huge world of opportunities".

By Joy J

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Mar 13, 2023

First, I was really anxious about finishing this course, but the more i dabble on it , the more it becomes more fun , interesting and addictive. I love my journey so far.

More so to the insights I've gained so far. Its worth all the time

By Majed B

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Nov 8, 2021

Excellent , I like the way this course is organized and addressed to students like me. I like the type and the quantity of the information it also addressed to me.

I love everyone patriciate in preparing this type of course, I love you Google

By Nampetch C

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Jun 9, 2021

This course is useful and gave me understanding the important of project plans which is not only a schedule or timline. lot of valueable details and techniques make me better understand how to do project planning the right way. Recommended.

By Ravitej S J

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Feb 12, 2023

EXCELLENT COURSE WORK AND GREAT INSIGHT TO MANY CONCEPTS AND UNDERSTANDINGS.

IT WAS GREAT, MENTOR WAS EXCELLENT, BUT I WOULD SUGEST YOU MAKE THE CLASS MORE VISUAL, FROM A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE I WOULD LIKE MORE VISUAL AND AUDIO INTERACTION.

By Francis N S

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Nov 19, 2022

The Google Course for Project Planning is fantastic. Very expert professionals who teaches you and demonstrate how to manage projects in the real world. Absolutely essencial for beginning professionals and even for senior PMs. Recommend.

By Dineo P

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Jun 3, 2022

This one tested me... challenged me. But the way this course has been put together, all you need is a persevering spirit to keep at it. We really have all we need to grow in this field from this.

Thank you, Coursera and Google Teams!!

By Simon I

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Sep 14, 2023

Very insightful. Compared to project initiation, this one is more intense and interesting. I'd suggest adding more "real-life" examples between PM and Sponsors/Stakeholders dealing with budgeting issues. Overall, it was good! Thanks

By Ihuoma I

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Jan 25, 2023

Risk is actually important in any project,even in business. Knowing how to identify risk is during the project phase is actually an eye opener. This course actually breaks down almost all we need to know to accomplish a good project.

By Matthew F

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May 10, 2022

I am actually really happy with the way this course was laid out and I felt there was a lot of value in taking the time to do the optional resume and social media profile building in order to maximize the value of what I am learning.

By Katherina

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Apr 5, 2021

The course instructor (Sr. Program Manager), Rowena, is phenomenal. Google is on its way to revolutionizing what education should look like. The Coursera platform is beautiful and well-designed. Thank you so much for this experience.

By Houssam Z

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Oct 29, 2022

Such a great value in this course, risk management and communication plan might not sound attrative, but it is the real deal. without it, it could take up to a month for your team to under who to call, when and how often. Loved it!

By Yusrin

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Mar 9, 2022

Great course! I enjoy the self-paced study and the assignment really paid off. It gives you a whole new perspcective on project planning. At the end of the course, we summarize all assignment so it helps when I want to learn again.

By Jiljo J

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Jul 10, 2021

Rowena explained the concepts very well and I could understand more about the planning phase of the project. With the Practical assignments it was a really nice experience to put it all together and achieve my goal of learning more.

By Yeni H D

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Oct 7, 2022

I really Enjoy and Love this class. Thank you for taking me to the next level to learn about Project Managemenet in Project Planning : Putting It All Together, Ive learned a lot. and These are very useful for me to my new career .

By Brian I A O

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Sep 29, 2022

This is an excellent course. The content through the facilitators has been well thought through and I would recommend it to early PMs and well as advanced PMs who may want to refresh their basic understanding of project management.

By Joanne S

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Sep 25, 2022

I thought I had a pretty good grasp on the Project Management role, but I was so wrong. I have learned so much with these first 3 courses.

All the instructors were equally engaging and the course material was plentiful.

Thank you

By Beth T

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Oct 25, 2022

I thought the excercises were fantastic - I really enjoyed how they built on each other and then were linked together in a sample project plan at the end. This course has been skillfully and thoughtfully put together. Thank you!

By Mohamad S

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Oct 4, 2022

I really learned a lot, I can’t believe such major and important topics that I was never thought that I will tackle one day, but it was presented in a very educative way and leading point to another.

thanks Google and Coursera

By Vaughan C

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Jun 5, 2023

The course was informative and challenging. I learned a lot from Project Planning as it allowed me to learn directly from individuals that practice planning in their large corporations, and proven to be effective in any industry.

By Mima S

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Feb 22, 2024

So fare this has been my favorite course. There is something about my instructor that made it easier for me to learn and understand, so I would like to thank her and also thank the Coursera Team for putting this course together.