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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....

Top reviews

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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 Abdelrahman E

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Sep 10, 2021

amazing content and so kind way to learn and share knowledge and experiences

By Sofia C

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May 13, 2021

Really great course!! Definitely recommend this to anyone. Thank you Google.

By Linda L

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Apr 2, 2021

Well designed and very comprehensible course with great tools and resources.

By Sachin T

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Jun 16, 2024

The faculty is amazing, the material is simple to comprehend and implement.

By Alejandro R

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Mar 11, 2024

Exceptional delivery and resources provided to grasp the information better

By Gerardo L M

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Jan 23, 2024

It was nice, interesting information to consider in the initiation process.

By preye a

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Jan 9, 2024

absolutely amazing, i enjoyed every bit of the course and very educational.

By Chinagorom E

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Dec 28, 2023

Online is not my preferred method of learning but this was straightforward.

By Janet Y

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Aug 12, 2023

Very thorough in explaining the concept of a project from beginning to end.

By Vrunda P

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Jul 28, 2023

For beginners and mid senior level employees its a huge confidence booster.

By Nancy K B

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Jul 6, 2023

This course is very informative and is packed full of relevant information.

By Victor M d S

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May 16, 2023

Great content to help us master the basic of starting a successful project.

By A.C. L

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Apr 30, 2023

Love the periodic video quizzes to ensure I (the view) am paying attention!

By omar m a s

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Mar 16, 2023

Excelente contenido, de mucha ayuda para extender el conocimiento sobre PM.

By VAMSI K Y

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Feb 25, 2023

Very Knowledgeable and the course is so great. Thank you, Mother " GOOGLE".

By Shivam T

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Aug 12, 2022

Meticulous and knowledge rich course. Filled with practicing opportunities.

By hamda a

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Aug 4, 2022

Thankyou so much.. I have learn a lot and your teaching method is the best.

By Neeraj R

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Apr 1, 2022

Great Course, and superb material to learn it. well elaborated by the team.

By Kelton N

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Jan 1, 2022

Enjoyed the training. Digestible and additional content for download helps.

By Elli E B

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Dec 16, 2021

this is one of the best learning experiences I have ever had. Thanks Google

By Oswald V

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Sep 19, 2023

Although PM is a lot to take in, Im enjoying this course so far. Thank you

By Owen F G

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Jul 27, 2023

well defined, consists of a very large scope to begin initiating a project

By Patience N M

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Jun 13, 2023

Excellent course for those who want to do a carrier in project management.

By Immad M K

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Jun 8, 2023

Very useful for project managers. all concepts are explained very clearly.

By Patrice z

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Dec 2, 2022

The content is very clear and easy to follow. I'm learning a lot.

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