Question 1

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Accepted Answer

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

Question 2

What will I get if I subscribe to this Certificate?

Accepted Answer

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Question 3

What is a project manager?

Accepted Answer

A project manager is someone who helps manage projects for organizations in an orderly andÂ efficient fashion. Project managers oversee plans, budgets, and resources, and they use data to make well-informed decisions. Companies rely on project managers to build workflow processes, launch new projects, and deliver cost savings.

Question 4

Why start a career in project management?

Accepted Answer

Project managers are in high demand. In fact, a study by the Project Management Institute found that, by the year 2027, employers will need 87.7 million people to fill project management-related roles. As the workplace continues to grow and evolve, project managers serve as a pivotal piece of an organization's ability to adapt and remain agile.

Question 5

Which jobs will this certificate help me prepare for?

Accepted Answer

One of the most exciting parts about joining the field of project management is the large number of job opportunities available. In fact, the Project Management Institute estimates that employers will need to fill nearly 2.2 million new project-oriented roles each year through 2027.

Question 6

What tools and platforms are taught in the curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Spreadsheets (e.g., Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, etc.), word processing applications (e.g., Google Docs, Microsoft Word, etc.), and presentation applications (e.g., Google Slides, Microsoft Powerpoint, Keynote, etc.) will be used. Additionally, learners will have the option to use Asana and to learn about other common work management tools.

Question 7

Do I need to take the course in a certain order?

Accepted Answer

We highly recommend completing the courses in the order presented, as the content in each course builds on information from earlier lessons. This is the second course in a series of six courses that make up the Google Project Management Certificate.

Question 8

Will completing this certificate help prepare me for Project Management Institute certifications?

Accepted Answer

Google is an approved member of the Project Management Institute's Authorized Training Partner Program, which ensures practitioners have access to consistent and high-quality training experiences. Those who complete the Google Project Management Certificate will qualify for over 100 hours of project management education that apply directly to requirements for globally-recognized PMI credentials, like the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)Â® certification.

Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

Course Features

Course Description

Module 1: Fundamentals of project initiation

Module 2: Defining project goals, scope, and success criteria

Module 3: Working effectively with stakeholders

Module 4: Utilizing resources and tools for project success

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