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About the Course

The courses in the Introduction to Project Management Principles and Practices Specialization are a recommended precursor to UCI's Applied Project Management Certificate. Successful projects require careful upfront planning. In this course, you’ll learn the key roles and responsibilities of the project manager and project team. You’ll also learn to answer some key questions upfront to help you meet project objectives: What will this project accomplish? Why is this project important? Who benefits from this project? How will we plan for successful outcomes? Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Identify the key characteristics of a project 2. Identify primary project constraints 3. Define the role and responsibilities of the project manager 4. Identify Project Organizational Structures 5. Understand the definition of a Project Stakeholder 6. Identify project stakeholders 7. Identify information needs of the project stakeholders 8. Define responsibility for managing stakeholder and controlling stakeholder engagement 9. Define the purpose of using a project charter 10. Summarize the key elements of a project plan 11. Identify common sources of conflict within a project environment 12. Describe the difference between authority and influence...
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foundational knowledge

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introductory course

(675 Reviews)

Top reviews

MH

Jun 24, 2020

This course provides some practical situation which enriches my acknowledgment about being a responsible in any project and it also helps me to understand the planning process management proficiently!

DS

Nov 19, 2017

It was very helpful for me to understand what the project management is. I am just thinking about starting this new career path and i was feeling comfortable in this field during the learning process.

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By Michael S

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Nov 11, 2018

Nice warm up. I bet it gets trickier!

By Stephen J

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Aug 10, 2017

Good. Seemed pretty straight forward.

By Lyu A

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Jun 25, 2016

It is very helpful for a new learner.

By Filipe C

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Mar 14, 2023

Muito bom, super completo e didático

By Great A

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May 23, 2022

Simple to comprehend and insightful!

By Erneste S

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Aug 13, 2021

This course is very well structured

By Nora A

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Jun 19, 2021

amazing course it was really helpful

By David N

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Mar 16, 2021

I really learned so much. Thank you.

By Adri R

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Feb 25, 2021

Excellent material! Highly recommend

By Paul B

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Dec 14, 2020

very enjoyable course easy to follow

By Krisxan D N

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Dec 1, 2020

The course is awesome. I so love it!

By Aylin Y

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Dec 1, 2020

it was very satisfying thanks a lot!

By Sara A

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Oct 24, 2020

I am very happy to join this course.

By Susan L

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Aug 9, 2020

Excellent and well organized course.

By Puppala A K

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Jul 15, 2020

Excellent Course, I enjoyed learning

By Redwan U

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Jun 2, 2020

It's very effective and interesting.

By Naveen M

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May 23, 2020

This course is designed in good way.

By Chen L

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Apr 17, 2020

I like this course, very practical !

By Yevheniia R

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Apr 3, 2020

Wonderful and very helpful course!!!

By Amit G

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Feb 23, 2018

Excellent Course and great delivery!

By Dotrus W

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Feb 20, 2018

Very informative and well organized!

By Ori

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Dec 5, 2017

Great overview on project management

By Ayham T

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Oct 13, 2017

This course is easy, nice and useful

By Bhavik M

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Aug 19, 2017

well manage course for the beginners