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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 Liz F

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Feb 1, 2023

Great overview! Many of these concepts I have utilized in previous roles. However, it was great to have some concrete examples and learn how to better organize projects, ensure effective communication, assess risk, etc. I feel like I have more tools I can refer to when planning just about anything (even in my personal life).

By Amber W

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Aug 28, 2022

I enjoy the course so much! the course helps clarifying some of the common myths in project management, and provide guidance on how to better prepare a project before you jump into it, which established 50% of the project success.

Anyone who's interesting in improving their project management skill should enroll this course!

By Juv P

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Oct 19, 2022

I got a lot from this course and really enjoyed how it's paced. I have project management experience and yet I still have more to learn. There were so many new concepts and some were not so new but it felt easier to digest and relatable--in a way that I see myself using in future projects. Wish I took the course sooner!

By adetola O

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Oct 27, 2023

This was my hardest course yet because it focused on some of the areas I had the most difficulty as a manager. The information was and is delivered at a great pace. The Optional resume and social profile assignment is a resource that I definitely needed and I feel should be a requirement more than an optional activity.

By Naveen K

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Dec 5, 2022

It was a nice learning journey, the lectures teaching skill is truly amazing. The methodology and techniques that are being used in teaching Project Planning: Putting It All Together, have been fantastic throughout the course. Nice piece of work, Job well done both Google and Coursera. Cheers........................

By M V

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Oct 16, 2022

In this course you will learn project planning: creating/managing a project plan; time estimation; project budgeting (estimating/tracking); procurement process; risk management; document plans; creating a communication plan. And you will learn all of the above if you study and pay attention. It's a great course.

By yogesh B

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Jun 8, 2023

Planning is an important phase in life without planning we cannot do anything.

Everything will not go as per the plan we should understand take risks work towards bringing successful plan

Understanding documentation importance of keeping artifacts is critical in all phases of life. This want learnt in this Phase

By Aneeqa S

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Apr 11, 2023

This course helped me understand the planning phase of project cycle in detail. I previously did not have any prior knowledge of this term and after the completion of this course I feel like I have a good understanding of this phase and can easily develop related project planning documents for a small project.

By Tochi O

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Aug 20, 2022

It was very intense, a week longer than 1 and 2 but I loved it, loved the Professor, the breakdown, the whole course, I advise you to take it one week at a time, so you properly process and understand and please really do the assignments, they help you get into the Project management role. Have fun and succeed.

By Németh M

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Nov 19, 2023

The course itself was very useful, I had the chance to learn many new things about project management. At the same time, I had some issues with some parts of the quizzes. Many possible answers were similar for certain questions, and it was hard to figure out which one is right according to the quiz developer.

By Alejandra G

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Jul 2, 2024

Awesome! You provide me with tools I barely knew and some new ones, too, that I can now use with some degree of easiness. It is now my job to use them constantly and effectively. Thank you for the powerful knowledge you share with us, GOOGLE. Thank you Coursera for making the course accesible and interesting.

By Vaidehi G

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Aug 3, 2023

"Thank you for a great course. Great presentation style with lots of opportunities to ask questions and talk about real life examples which all made for a really enjoyable and informative course."

"This has more than met my expectations."

A wonderfully practical course - both personally and professionally.

By Edgars P

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Feb 20, 2022

Very well structured course with clear strategic approach, by linking it's content to the next courses under the Project Management Certificate program. Provides very good explanation about how to organize a project planning phase successfully. The course is delivered in an interactive and engaging way.

By Jianglin L

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Nov 26, 2021

This course is very helpful even for those who have experience in managing projects. Planning is a part that might be ignored for a project. But how well a project is planned will impact significantly the efficiency and the outcome of a project.

The templates Google shared are quite useful. Thank you.

By Aaron M

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Apr 9, 2022

This one is certainly a firehouse of information, compared to previous courses. It also has you thinking more about open-ended questions, and referencing past work, so it really feels like more of a training program programs for project management and less like a cram session of keywords and concepts.

By lizzy d

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Aug 12, 2024

The course covered a lot of topics and my knowledge about putting together a project has been greatly impacted. The data visualization and presentation module was an eye opener and the exemplars were very good too. With all the knowledge garnered ,i will be able to excel in a project management job.

By Jeanie I

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Oct 21, 2021

Super helpful, useful and necessary not just for work projects but also for personal life, too. I wish my high school had taught the foundations and techniques of project management 20+ years ago. This should be required curriculum for public schools so students can plan their own success in life.

By Andriel M

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Jan 16, 2025

With 10 years of experience in Project Management, this course has provided valuable perspective on my actions and thought processes. It has highlighted areas for improvement while reaffirming where I excel. As I continue to grow in this field, I feel more confident in my abilities and approach.

By Jose S

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Sep 28, 2021

Excellent course, very friendly, its content quite complete and easy to understand, the practical exercises complete the training a lot. The instructions are all excellent. Congratulations, it is perceived that they are excellent professionals and are 100% identified and committed to the company

By Haileyesus T

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Dec 11, 2023

It is a very good course ,that have good teaching material prepared in a form that are easily understandable. It gives a very good knowledge not only for the project Management, but also for general running of work .I recommend this course for all interested in pursuing as a project Manager

By Rhiannon

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Aug 6, 2023

Honestly, I really have been enjoying all the project management courses. This is great because it's been applicable to my current job. And I've been trying to dive into some of the suggested management software as well. I really like the course leads and have found it very easy to follow.

By Allison F

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Jul 3, 2024

This course was a good challenge, following the same level of difficulty as course 2. The instructor was good and I learned quite a lot. Some of the portions on communication were a bit drawn out, but that could be because I already have that skill set. Overall, a great course once again!

By Kumar M N

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Dec 3, 2022

The Google Project Management Certificate will teach you how to effectively coordinate projects for companies of all sizes. Through a combination of skills training and hands-on practice, you'll learn how to plan, organize, and run projects so they can be delivered on time and on budget.

By Robert B S

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Mar 21, 2023

Practical and insightful. Have learnt stuff I do at work blindly and yes having connected the dots backwards, I am proud of myself taking it. It has enhanced my knowledge and application of some important ideas that I never knew were vital for Project Planning - Putting It All Together.

By Junk M

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Jul 13, 2021

I LOVE that they don't just cover how to build a resume but they give a template and other great information on how to build the best resume. I rushed through it during the course but will certainly go back and create a more detailed resume at the end of the program. Thank you Google!