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About the Course

This is the third course in the Google Project Management Certificate program, which focuses on 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 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: - 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

PV

Jul 26, 2022

It provides a good hands on experience in Project Planning using Spreadsheets developing Communication plan, Buget Plan, Project Schedule plans creating hyperlinks urls for easy access and much more!

BW

Aug 27, 2024

This course, the fifth of six, helped bring the pieces in the first four parts into a broad workflow. I really gained an understanding of the importance of each distinct step and how they all meshed

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By Cynthia V P

Sep 4, 2022

This course was a great help learning how to create various plans needed to have a successful project. The lessons are easily understood.

By Faye I

Nov 20, 2023

This is a great course. Among other things, I learnt Risk management and developing a great communication plan for effective communication.

By Engr. A M I

Jul 8, 2023

This course brings a multitude of new learning about project planning with effective communication and running a project in an ethical way.

By Diego R

Jun 18, 2021

Excelente curso, completa las expectativas y permite tener un completo panorama como para luego de finalizado profundizar con otros cursos.

By cali r

Sep 24, 2023

Love that you actaully are doing the hands-on work to complete the tasks of a project manager since I am someone who learns best by doing.

By Andreya W

Feb 15, 2023

The information that I received during this course was relevant. I also appreciated the reading material and templates that were provided.

By Leslie V

Sep 5, 2022

I have learned so much from this course, and am so thankful for the resources and tools shared throughout the learning. Thank you Google!

By Noori

Jul 17, 2022

Loved the course Trainer for the delivery of this course with such an ease..loved her style of communication and course content definitely

By 雨宮克明

Jul 26, 2021

I got a lot of perspectives on project planning and effective communication method to build the communication plan throughout this course.

By Chandra S

Apr 25, 2021

Wow , this part of putting it all together has a ton of information and many examples to put to use in real life project a great course !!

By Phyllis K

Jun 26, 2024

I have always wanted to gain skills and knowledge on project management. I am grateful to google for making this possible and accessible.

By Ana L C B

Jan 3, 2024

Excellent way to advance and introduce more types of documents and templates as well as terminology. The trainer did a great job as well.

By Bri C

Jun 7, 2022

This course is where it really gets down to the nitty gritty of project planning. Loved the amount of activities included in this course.

By Sajid M

Feb 5, 2022

The instructor has delivered the course with dedication and passion, elaborating all the concepts clearly. I fully recommend this course.

By Alpeshkumar M

Jan 5, 2022

It was wonderful journey and I really enjoy learning pattern offered by Coursera, many things refresh and new for me, thanks to Coursera.

By Đức B

Dec 29, 2024

my best experience with this course, it help me a lot in improve my current job and future plan. Thank you Google and thank you Coursera

By Mohau R

Jan 7, 2023

Great course with great content. The resources and the activities in the course are really helpful to cement the information and skills.

By Pedro C

Apr 13, 2022

Excellent!, Videos are clear and concise and the information is always relevant and valuable. The exercises are well planned and useful.

By Sajedah S S A

Oct 28, 2021

great course. i earned all the required skills to plan a project and all the tools needed as well as the documentation and communication

By Srikrishnan C

Sep 12, 2021

This course would help in learning some key skills required to manage projects effectively. Insights from Googlers are very informative.

By Nick R

Jun 27, 2021

Interesting subject, learned a good amount from it. I wish there was more examples to learn from, but this is good enough to start with.

By Sameeha E

Jun 18, 2024

The perfect course that i've ever attended! they leave no single detail behind, a great source and handbook for a project-manager-to-be

By Emeka O

Mar 30, 2023

I had so much fun while learning how important it is to draft a risk management plan, budget and also communication plan for a project.

By AL J G

Dec 18, 2022

i have gain knowledge about project planning and thanks for that and i hope i will apply it soon in my next job or even in my own life.