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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 27, 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 28, 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 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 31, 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.

By Ana M

Jun 30, 2022

Amazing! I have already completed the third course and am truly satisfied with the content and the methodology used to share knowledge.

By Zaihasra Z

Apr 27, 2022

I learnt a lot in this course 3. I love all the activities and examplar. The sharing of experience by Google staff is also a huge plus.

By K. R O

Aug 22, 2023

This course covered a lot of critical information. Although it was a lot, I simply learned so much and I made sure I took great notes!

By Eric U

Aug 1, 2023

The course instructor and presentation for this module was exceptional. I learnt a lot and working hard to complete the entire course.

By Ethel C

May 25, 2022

One of the best parts of the certification. Learnt quite a great deal about it especially the Risk Management section of this chapter.

By Julio R Q

Apr 10, 2022

I absolutely enjoyed this course on project planning, fundamental insights were beautifully provided by Rowena. Straight to the point.

By HESHAM A H

Feb 25, 2024

it was fun , very helpful and practical course , i enjoyed learning this course as part of the google project management certificate

By Muhammad F W

May 9, 2023

The course was well organized, clear and easy to follow and the instructor was very knowledgeable with excellent presentation skills

By Luís M

Oct 20, 2022

Super informative and easy to o understand. It takes work to complete, but once you get through, you can plan a project effectively.

By JAI P P

Jun 18, 2022

Excellent feeling after completing this course. Thanks Google as well as Coursera for changing the lifes of people around the globe.

By S P A

Jul 31, 2021

Very thoughtfully prepared , loved the way its presented. The quality compared to many other coursera courses is amazing. Thank you!

By Alexandra D L

Jun 24, 2021

Amazing course!! learned a lot about the planning phase, communication and risk management plans, great focused and practical course

By Majok D

Nov 1, 2024

Thank you for teaching Project Planning: Putting It All Together. Your approach made everything so much clearer and more practical.

By Phil T

Feb 10, 2024

Really getting into the meat and potatoes of project management with this course. A lot of good information and was presented well.

By KRP1 j

Jul 31, 2023

It was great experience even after having good practical experience But systematic way is very well explained.

good work by the TEAM