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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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AK

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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 Nebojsa V (

Nov 2, 2021

Hi all, I am very happy with this course. It help me to improve some project management skills which I knew only from the practice, but no knowledge background.

By Jeremy L

Jan 21, 2023

The course was very informative, and easy to understand. All the instructors were incredible, and I look forward to my next certificate program. Thank you!!!

By Sunil Y

Aug 10, 2022

I would recommnede to everyone who are working in IT industry that they should take this course for level up their skill and get better oppourtunity in career.

By coursera E

Jul 28, 2022

A great resource for the new comers in project management....the way of teaching and examples are very real. quizzes are too good in analyzing deep knowledge.

By Kyle G

May 27, 2022

Really enjoyed this course and how in depth it is! The second course provides you with many more resources to start applying to your current job or project(s).

By Rifat F S

Jun 6, 2021

All the lectures were well delivered and easy to understand. The topic became achievable due to easy lectures, useful reading materials and practical sessions

By ABUBAKAR N

Apr 28, 2021

Learned a lot from the course, i really appreciated the way the course has been tailored to accommodate the learners in such an amazing way. keep the good work

By Daniel H

Aug 20, 2022

Muy buen curso, donde ya se entran en los detalles de la Gestión de Proyectos. Temas como Alcance, Objetivos, Criterios de éxito son correctamente explicados.

By Vinni A

Jun 1, 2022

It is very well structured even for a beginner. There's a lot of useful information that even after having worked in the field comes across as new and fresh.

By Aaron P D

Nov 14, 2021

It was more challenging compared to the foundations of project management. I learned so many concepts just with the second course and hopefully to learn more!

By Grace K

Jul 14, 2021

there is so much to project management and this second course has really helped confirm that my calling is in project management. This guidance is everything!

By Nigel V

Jun 20, 2021

It helped simplify concepts that were not covered in depth at my university. Great course to practice developing your project management skills independently!

By Nikos C

Jul 11, 2024

Learned a lot about project management in 2 weeks time and excited for what's next. Thank you to the wonderful teachers that helped me get to the next level.

By Alejandro B

Dec 19, 2022

Excellent course. I am very excited and looking forward to the next course in the specialization.

Congratulations to Coursera and Google for an excellent work

By jason h

Nov 15, 2022

Alot of information but very easy to follow. This course definitely requires some external self learning in regards to all the different types of tools used.

By Asta K

Jun 26, 2022

It was hard in some parts, as I had to realy dig deep into the topic that is not my job but worth it as it helps to understand things in a more flexible way.

By Victor H A

May 8, 2022

You will have the opportunity to develop some techniques that makes your work easier, putting things in order and following the process at the right moment.

By Grant D

Feb 28, 2022

What an amazing and brilliant course. I thought the Foundation course was good, I cannot wait to get to course 6 if they carry on getting better and better.

By Manas R

Nov 16, 2021

I am really thankful for getting enhancement of my knowledge in terms of project management initiation phase and thank you for providing me the certificate.

By girish p

Aug 16, 2021

If you are planning to pursue a career in project management then this is hands down one of the best course you will come across coursera. Loved this course.

By Rick V

May 3, 2021

Very insightful! Extensive materials taught in a extensive and comprehensive manner. I'm very grateful for Google putting this program out. Thank you Google!

By Amy W

Mar 27, 2023

I really liked the notes section to the right of the videos. I read the notes and then watched the video. This helped the education stick better in my mind.

By Ahmed S

Feb 22, 2023

This was a very packed course with lots of knowledge. It was a well constructed course between theoretic and practice. I am so excited for the next courses.

By Syed M A H

Dec 28, 2022

I learned alot which I didn't know before.It really a good experience of learning .Thanks for the instructor and all the material provided for this course.

By Robert B S

Dec 5, 2022

Did enjoy the practical part of this course, it has immensely enriched me. I am conversant with the theory I learnt some years back while at the university.