Iniciación del proyecto: Cómo iniciar un proyecto exitoso from Coursera

Este es el segundo curso del programa Certificado en gestión de proyectos de Google. Este curso te mostrará cómo configurar un proyecto para que tenga éxito en la primera fase del ciclo de vida del proyecto: la fase de iniciación del proyecto. Al explorar los componentes clave de esta fase, aprenderás a definir y administrar los objetivos, los entregables, el alcance y los criterios de éxito del proyecto. Descubrirás cómo usar herramientas y plantillas, como cuadrículas de análisis de interesados y estatutos de proyectos para ayudarte a establecer las expectativas del proyecto y comunicar roles y responsabilidades. Los actuales gerentes de proyectos de Google continuarán instruyéndote y proporcionándote enfoques prácticos para realizar estas tareas, mientras implementan las mejores herramientas de gestión de proyectos y los recursos adecuados para el trabajo que tienen a su disposición.

Los alumnos que completen este programa deben contar con lo necesario para presentarse como candidatos para trabajos de nivel introductorio como gerentes de proyectos. No se requiere experiencia previa.

Al final de este curso, serás capaz de:

- Comprender la importancia de la fase de iniciación del proyecto del ciclo de vida del proyecto.

- Describir los componentes clave de la fase de iniciación del proyecto.

- Determinar los beneficios y costos de un proyecto.

- Definir y crear objetivos medibles y entregables del proyecto.

- Definir el alcance del proyecto y diferenciar entre las tareas que están dentro y fuera del alcance.

- Comprender cómo gestionar la corrupción del alcance para evitar que afecte los objetivos del proyecto.

- Definir y medir los criterios de éxito de un proyecto.

- Realizar un análisis de los interesados y explicar su importancia.

- Utilizar gráficos RACI para definir y comunicar las responsabilidades de los miembros del equipo del proyecto.

- Identificar los componentes clave de los estatutos del proyecto y elaborar un estatuto de proyecto para la iniciación del proyecto.

- Evaluar varias herramientas de gestión de proyectos para satisfacer las necesidades del proyecto.

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Syllabus

Fundamentos de la iniciación de proyectos

Aprenderá cómo está estructurado el programa, comprenderá la importancia de la fase de iniciación de un proyecto y describirá sus componentes clave, y comprenderá cómo determinar los beneficios y costos de un proyecto.

Definición de los objetivos, el alcance y los criterios de éxito del proyecto.

Aprenderás a definir y crear objetivos medibles y entregables de proyectos; cómo definir el alcance del proyecto, diferenciar entre las tareas que están dentro y fuera del alcance y evitar la corrupción del alcance; y cómo definir y medir los criterios de éxito de un proyecto.

Cómo trabajar eficazmente con los interesados

Aprenderás cómo definir las funciones y responsabilidades del proyecto, realizar un análisis de los interesados y utilizar gráficos RACI para definir y comunicar las responsabilidades de los miembros del equipo del proyecto.

Utilización de recursos y herramientas para el éxito del proyecto

Aprenderás los recursos típicos necesarios para gestionar un proyecto, reconocerás la importancia de una documentación clara y coherente del proyecto, comprenderás los componentes clave de las propuestas y los estatutos del proyecto, y elaborarás un estatuto del proyecto y evaluarás varias herramientas de gestión de proyectos para satisfacer las necesidades del proyecto.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Este curso forma parte del programa de Certificado en administración de proyectos de Google, lo que indica una estructura didáctica completa y detallada

Cuenta con instructores de Google, quienes son expertos reconocidos en administración de proyectos, lo que garantiza la calidad y relevancia de los conocimientos impartidos

Se enfoca en la fase inicial del ciclo de vida del proyecto, proporcionando una base sólida para los fundamentos de la administración de proyectos

Aborda aspectos clave como la definición de objetivos, alcance y criterios de éxito, lo que es esencial para el éxito del proyecto

Enseña herramientas y plantillas prácticas, como cuadrículas de análisis de interesados y estatutos de proyectos, que ayudan a establecer expectativas claras

No requiere experiencia previa, lo que lo hace accesible para principiantes que buscan ingresar al campo de la administración de proyectos

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Iniciación del proyecto: Cómo iniciar un proyecto exitoso with these activities:

Revisar conceptos básicos de gestión de proyectos

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Repasar los conceptos básicos de gestión de proyectos te ayudará a establecer una base sólida para este curso.

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Revisar los principios y procesos de gestión de proyectos.
Identificar las diferentes metodologías de gestión de proyectos.
Comprender el ciclo de vida de un proyecto.

Crear un plan de gestión de riesgos

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Crear un plan de gestión de riesgos te ayudará a identificar y mitigar los riesgos potenciales de tu proyecto.

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Identificar los posibles riesgos del proyecto.
Evaluar la probabilidad y el impacto de cada riesgo.
Desarrollar estrategias para mitigar o evitar los riesgos.
Crear un documento de plan de gestión de riesgos.

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Career center

Learners who complete Iniciación del proyecto: Cómo iniciar un proyecto exitoso will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Project Manager

A Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects. This course is highly relevant to Project Managers as it provides a comprehensive overview of the project initiation phase, including how to define project goals and objectives, develop a project plan, and manage risks. The course also covers important topics such as stakeholder management and communication.

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Systems Analyst

A Systems Analyst studies business processes and designs and develops software solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. This course may be useful to a Systems Analyst as it provides a solid foundation in the project initiation phase, which is critical for ensuring the success of any project. The course also covers important topics such as stakeholder management, risk management, and project planning.

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Consultant

A Consultant provides expert advice and support to clients on a variety of business issues, including project management. This course may be helpful for a consultant as it provides a solid foundation in the project initiation phase, which is critical for ensuring the success of any project. The course also covers important topics such as stakeholder management, risk management, and project planning.

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Product Manager

A Product Manager is responsible for the lifecycle of a product, including defining and refining the product vision, roadmap, and feature set, as well as customer research, market analysis, and gathering stakeholder feedback. This course may be useful to a Product Manager as it provides a framework for initiating and defining a project, including identifying its scope, deliverables, and success criteria. Additionally, it stresses the importance of effective stakeholder management, which is essential for ensuring that the product meets the needs of users and other important stakeholders.

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Project Expeditor

A Project Expeditor is responsible for identifying and resolving roadblocks to project progress. This course may be useful to a Project Expeditor as it provides a framework for initiating and defining projects, including identifying their scope, deliverables, and success criteria. Additionally, the course stresses the importance of effective stakeholder management, which is essential for ensuring that the project meets the needs of users and other important stakeholders.

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Risk Manager

A Risk Manager identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks to an organization's projects and operations. This course may be useful to a Risk Manager as it provides a framework for initiating and defining projects, including identifying their scope, deliverables, and success criteria. Additionally, the course stresses the importance of effective stakeholder management, which is essential for ensuring that the project meets the needs of users and other important stakeholders.

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Quality Assurance Manager

A Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for developing and implementing quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure that products and services meet customer requirements. This course may be useful to a Quality Assurance Manager as it provides a framework for initiating and defining projects, including identifying their scope, deliverables, and success criteria. Additionally, the course stresses the importance of effective stakeholder management, which is essential for ensuring that the project meets the needs of users and other important stakeholders.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst works with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements that can be implemented by IT teams. This course may be useful to a Business Analyst as it provides a framework for initiating and defining projects, including identifying their scope, deliverables, and success criteria. Additionally, the course stresses the importance of effective stakeholder management, which is essential for ensuring that the project meets the needs of users and other important stakeholders.

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Scrum Master

A Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating Scrum teams and ensuring that they are following Agile principles and practices. This course may be useful to a Scrum Master as it provides a framework for initiating and defining projects, including identifying their scope, deliverables, and success criteria. Additionally, the course stresses the importance of effective stakeholder management, which is essential for ensuring that the project meets the needs of users and other important stakeholders.

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Change Manager

A Change Manager helps organizations implement and manage change initiatives. This course may be useful to a Change Manager as it provides a framework for initiating and defining projects, including identifying their scope, deliverables, and success criteria. Additionally, the course stresses the importance of effective stakeholder management, which is essential for ensuring that the project meets the needs of users and other important stakeholders.

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Project Controls Manager

A Project Controls Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the project controls function for an organization. This course may be useful to a Project Controls Manager as it provides a framework for initiating and defining projects, including identifying their scope, deliverables, and success criteria. Additionally, the course stresses the importance of effective stakeholder management, which is essential for ensuring that the project meets the needs of users and other important stakeholders.

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Agile Coach

An Agile Coach helps organizations adopt and implement Agile methodologies. This course may be useful to an Agile Coach as it provides a framework for initiating and defining projects, including identifying their scope, deliverables, and success criteria. Additionally, the course stresses the importance of effective stakeholder management, which is essential for ensuring that the project meets the needs of users and other important stakeholders.

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Program Manager

A Program Manager plans, executes, and closes programs, which are groups of related projects that are aligned with an organization's strategic objectives. This course can be useful to Program Managers because it stresses the importance of having a clear understanding of the scope of a project and how to manage it so that it aligns with the goals and objectives of the overall program.

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Operations Manager

An Operations Manager plans, organizes, and directs the operational activities of an organization. This course can be useful to Operations Managers as it provides a framework for initiating and defining projects, including identifying their scope, deliverables, and success criteria. Additionally, the course stresses the importance of effective stakeholder management, which is essential for ensuring that projects are aligned with the overall goals and objectives of the organization.

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Project Coordinator

A Project Coordinator manages and facilitates the successful completion of projects from start to finish. Someone in this role may lead a project team, secure the necessary resources and budget, develop and send reports to stakeholders, and manage risks. This course may be useful for someone who wishes to become a Project Coordinator as it outlines the key components of the project initiation phase. These include defining goals and deliverables, creating a project charter, and identifying and analyzing stakeholders.

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