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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.

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 Pawan B B

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Mar 6, 2018

It was really help full course for me to understand Project Management Concepts and scope of it. Study material and videos has helped me to clear my dou

By Mary M

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Jul 9, 2017

very good introduction to a course that should be taught in elementary school...and not wait until college level for giving students this great material.

By Yusuf m

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Jun 12, 2016

This is the best way to achieve my dreams , without this course it would be too hard to get an opportunity to be an project engineer. Thank you so much.

By Juan S H S

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Dec 3, 2015

Me ha gustado el curso en su totalidad, la forma en la que exponen los temas y cómo cada cuestionario está realmente relacionado con lo que he aprendido.

By Andrés F C E

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Jul 26, 2020

Very well guided. One finishes with the feeling of learning a lot. Margaret Meloni is a sensational instructor. Can't wait to finish this whole course.

By May A

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Apr 26, 2020

Very beneficial course for beginners. Language is easy to understand and it's a fun course to take. It's also a great introduction for PM for beginners.

By Daniel K D

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Aug 10, 2016

My favorite was the panelist discussions. Its leverage knowledge with practical experience from elites in the field with expertise in project management

By Prasad k

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Mar 11, 2023

This course is very helpful for me to learn initiating and project planning in my college Or future basis thanks a lot giving me a free earn his course

By Gabriel J

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May 26, 2021

It was a great time both with the professor and the materials on the subject matter. I do value it on relevance and an up-to-date management technique.

By BAUTISTA, C J I (

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Sep 7, 2020

The course was really informative. I'd like to take Margaret Meloni for sharing her expertise right across the globe. Best of luck from the Philippines

By Albert P

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Aug 31, 2020

It's a great course! It has interesting lectures that are both informative and fun to watch. Margaret Meloni is a great lecturer. Warm and interesting.

By Ahmed A O

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Jun 9, 2020

Thank you very much for this training, I have the tools now for project management. It was a great and rich experience.

Kind regards,

Ahmed Atef Oussii

By Barbara R

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Oct 2, 2019

This is a great first course for anyone new to the field of project management or as a refresher for those getting ready to take the PMP certification.

By Robin M

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Dec 23, 2016

Great course. Really enjoy the pace of the lessons and videos provided! Supplemental reading suggestions are added good reinforcement to the lessons.

By Shamoon S

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May 21, 2021

It is an entirely new experience for me to study online & COURSERA helps a lot to make an understanding and bring it to the completion of the project.

By marian n

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Oct 4, 2020

It is a wonderful course that is explained in a simple and smooth way, in a fun style, and very suitable for non-English speakers .... i love it's way

By Corneille N

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Sep 12, 2020

I'm an electrical engineer and I'm glad to have learn the principles and practices of project management and I look forward to learning more of these.

By Edouard A N

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Apr 13, 2019

Mrs. Margaret Meloni's explanations makes it simple and helps understand project management concepts. I recommend for newcomers in project management.

By Lea L

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Apr 3, 2018

got a basic understanding about project management and I think it will help me in my future study. Can't help to continuing the next series of courses

By Clarisse R S V

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Oct 14, 2020

I did enjoy this online course and I did also learn a lot. I am thankful that I had the opportunity to work on this initiating and planning projects.

By Alva R

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Nov 12, 2017

It was a positive experience and it gave me a more worldly view of project management outside of construction and criminal justice and security work.

By Yuliya

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Oct 17, 2017

This course gave me an overall ideai of how to start the project, what is important on each stage of the project and what can´t be missed. Thank you!

By Dr. M S K

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Jun 29, 2017

Neatly arranged lectures, points clarification is given step by step, very much thankful for the tutors for knowledge enhancing lessons and lectures.

By Abbas A

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Nov 9, 2021

Excellent course and clear instruction, with a well organized and passionate instructor. I feel that I need to continue to pursue my PM Certificate.

By Shakir A B

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May 12, 2020

A very good introductory course. Lectures and readings are very useful. I just wish these lectures were a bit more elaborate and slightly expansive.