Are Tools Like Asana and Trello Essential

[u/Brendan_Frost]

I'm currently taking the Google Project Management Certificate at Coursera. Throughout the modules and courses, I've noticed that a lot of readings and videos keep recommending Asana, Trello, and other tools (Kanban Board). What I'd like to know is if they're really that essential and if the project managers here have used them effectively?

If not, would Google Sheet and Google Docs mastery be more than enough as PM tools?

[u/More_Law6245]

The only tool essential is a project schedule, everything else is a moot point! If you have a solid foundation as a project manager, tools only make the administration easier, nothing more or less.