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About the Course

This is the second course in the Google Project Management Certificate program. This course will show you how to set a project up for success in the first phase of the project life cycle: the project initiation phase. In exploring the key components of this phase, you’ll learn how to define and manage project goals, deliverables, scope, and success criteria. You’ll discover how to use tools and templates like stakeholder analysis grids and project charters to help you set project expectations and communicate roles and responsibilities. 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: - 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....

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It was very good course I developed and learned so many skills in this course which fundamentals for Initiation of project. Like project charter, shareholders analysis, RACI charts and so much more.

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I would prefer that there be translation available for all languages, but in fact the course and its content are of great importance for those who want to start in the field of project management

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By david f

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Aug 15, 2023

Knowledge is power, and thusly I am thrilled to experience these easily digestible nuggets of knowledge. Can't wait to apply all that I've learned to the real working world.

By Liping M

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Mar 30, 2022

It covers everythign about project kickoff, project charter documentation, projec tmanagment tools. It is a good overview but with key details addressed. I like this course.

By Nnaji S O

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Oct 12, 2023

I enjoy the Programs, I also enjoy the App. I have not witnessed or encountered any inconvenience while studying. I recommend the Program and the App to everyone out there.

By Grace A

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Jun 26, 2023

The Class was intensive and practical. I learnt about documents, and tools that are essential to project initiation. The facilitators were skilful in delivering the topics.

By Polukhina O

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May 3, 2023

Loved the way info is giving in a very direct matter. Only just what needed and on topic no watery info at all. Loved the videos and readings. Thank you team for this work.

By Jorge O G L

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Nov 29, 2022

Lo recomiendo sin titubear. Lecciones para la vida diaria, las relaciones de familia, negocios grandes o pequeños. Revolucionaria forma de orientar y de enseñar. Atrevanse!

By Amber W

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Jul 30, 2022

The depth of Course 2 is really impressive, it clears out the common confusions in project management and make each of the ideas related in a logic way. Highly recommend!

By Sasha L

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Jun 6, 2022

I really enjoyed the hands-on experience of this course. The lessons dive deeper into the role of a PM and so do the assignments. I am very excited to continue to Course 3!

By KRISHNA

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Dec 31, 2021

The course content is relevant and extensive. I learned how to initiate a project and to create a project charter and a lot more about project initiation from this course.

By Iqbal

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Dec 16, 2021

Highly recommended for someone who wants to kick-start their learning in the field of Project Management. The series of this course will help you acquire so much knowledge.

By Stephanie A Z

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Nov 1, 2021

Es un gran curso para saber qué hacer para arrancar de forma adecuada un proyecto. Las explicaciones de JuAne son muy claras, y las lecturas son un apoyo a cada tema visto.

By Enya C

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Jul 11, 2021

The guidance of assignments are very clear and helpful. It is detail-oriented, sophisticated, but easy to complete at the same time! Google really did a great job for this.

By Christine G B

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Oct 2, 2022

So helpful! The key takeaway for me is to keep learning how to make a stronger project charter, most helpful to project success... Thanks to all behind this program....

By Tarun K S

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Feb 6, 2022

Course materials, the process of teaching, exercises - all are very effective to make understand the subject. topics are very clear to me. overall experiance is very good.

By Mari A T

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Nov 15, 2021

Thanks to Yuanne for being very thorough yet calm in explaining the principles of Project Initiation. I've learned a lot and hopefully I can apply them all in future work.

By Thomas B

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Oct 23, 2021

Course 2 of the Project Management Certificate, Project Initiation was a lot of material but it was presented very well and I felt confident in my knowledge by completion.

By Rionne O

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Jul 27, 2021

This course makes learning fun, easy and time is flexible. I'm definitely learning and feels more confident to embark on a new career path. Thank you Google and Coursera!!

By Oluwadamilare O A

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Dec 3, 2022

Very detailed. I wish the course can be upgraded to include many assignments to practice on my own to help me master the skills here. Thanks to all that put this together

By kassim E

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Apr 10, 2022

The contents are arranged with smooth transitioning between topics. I also love the learning illustrations as they really help in visualizing the information been passed.

By Eleni A

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Nov 30, 2021

Overall was a great course very interesting, very engaging and with very helpful material. The assignments were really educational and to the point. I fully recommend it.

By sahoori r

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Apr 25, 2021

It is an excellent course. The instructor is very detailed oriented, and the materials provided such as templates and glossaries are so helpful to understand the content.

By Grace U

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May 18, 2023

It was an interesting journey, a very educative and life-changing experience. Thanks to all the seasoned instructors for their wealth of knowledge, experience, and time.

By Jade W

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Sep 28, 2022

Really excellent course for understanding how to successfully initiate a project. I really enjoyed being introduced to so many different concepts and software products.

By Felix N

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Sep 7, 2022

This course is full and important for every project manager. I am glad I took it. I have learned how to successfully initiate a project will all necessary documentation.

By Abdul R

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Dec 15, 2021

One of the best course I experienced, well updated information, nicely delivered. All material need to be kept safe for future reference. Thank you for all team members.