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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

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Top reviews

SY

Aug 30, 2020

The course is a very great asset to any aspiring project manager. You get to understand the fundamentals and essentials in any given project and the means to ameliorate conflicts amongst stakeholders.

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!

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By Feras A

May 1, 2020

very good instructor and materials. it will help me a lot to initiating new projects

By Simona B

Dec 1, 2015

Provides a useful brief, easy to follow summary on initiating and planning projects.

By Godbless N E G

Jun 21, 2021

very insightful and the tutor is great and makes the course understandable and easy

By Vaishnavi G

Jan 27, 2021

In extraordinary experience of learning gained from an amazing e-learning platform.

By Florence O

Jul 19, 2020

This is indeed the most educative course I have ever taken so far.very explanatory.

By Sahil M

Nov 1, 2017

Very intractive course and knowledgeble contents of Project Management Professional

By Koran M

Nov 3, 2016

Wonderful instructional design! excellent usability of the course and coursera LMS.

By Nuno R S E

Apr 4, 2016

Excellent and very helpful for the development of project management for beginners.

By sruthi r

Jan 4, 2022

A very good course to kick start your knowledge in Project Initiating and Planning

By Sayma S

Nov 29, 2020

good course for those who does not know anything about project management subject.

By Nancy B R M

Jul 28, 2020

Is a good course, which includes lessons learned from experts, highly recommended.

By Khandaker S A

Jul 27, 2020

Handful Video and Reading materials along with case study made the course amazing.

By praveen k

Jul 17, 2020

It was truly informative, I feel it like the first stem towards PMI certification.

By PATEL K U

May 9, 2020

Nice course to learn and understand concept of project management thank u so much

By Yash J

May 8, 2020

The Course was very helpful. Learned a lot of things about how to handle a project

By Ana R

Nov 4, 2019

great introduction with simplified terms to understand the language the PMBOK uses

By Abhimanyu T

Nov 4, 2019

A very good course for Management personnel. The content of the course is thorough

By Hamsika N

Feb 3, 2018

I loved the course and have given me immense interest and knowledge on this topic!

By rosalie c

Aug 25, 2017

Very good as a first impression of project management. I like the animated videos.

By فرحان ج م ا

Aug 18, 2023

Excellent program, thank you very much, may God reward you, and may God bless you

By Dinette C

May 26, 2021

Very insightful and to the point. Well put out and easy to follow and understand.

By Bernard G

Feb 5, 2021

It really is a great introduction for me into the project management environment.

By Jimeto K I

Aug 3, 2020

It is a comprehensive and interesting course which has impacted a new skill in me

By Sulaimon B

Jun 7, 2020

This is the first course I would take on PM and I am really motivated to continue

By Patricia

Apr 8, 2020

Muy interesante si estás involucrado en proyectos, start-up o si diriges equipos.