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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

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.

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.

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By Shakthi U D

Dec 28, 2019

The course is wonderfully designed and I love the way the professor explained the concepts clearly and precisely.

By Margaret M

Dec 22, 2019

Great introduction to initiating and planning projects! I enjoyed the videos and additional readings/powerpoints.

By Monikesh M

Jul 16, 2019

It was extremely helpful learning different aspects to be undertaken or should be considered by a project manager

By Vishnu v K

Jan 27, 2019

Nicely framed course! It has a good level of introduction to Project Management for entry-level project managers.

By Taimoor S

Jul 17, 2022

one of the finest courses available to comeplete on Coursera if you are in your early career ad project manager.

By Seyyed A A

Oct 31, 2021

Increased my knowledge about project management. It was just a door to enter. I decieded to continue this field.

By Anthony N

Feb 13, 2021

Very consumable content, appropriate duration and engaging subject. Instructor was positive and easy to follow.

By Czarina S M

Oct 22, 2020

Thank you so much for the knowledge you have imparted on me. I can really use this. :D Thank you and more power!

By Monika S

Jul 1, 2020

I got to know how to do project smoothly and also i know how to handle the conflicts arises during the project .

By Tahseen A

Jun 27, 2020

very good material for learning, specially videos. It helped me a lot.

I recommend this course for the beginners.

By Itumeleng K

Jun 25, 2020

Good course, flexibly and have learnt a lot in short period of time. I will apply what i learnt to the workplace

By Muna A S

Jun 3, 2020

I have changed a lot of concepts about PMP and , gain planning skill, and learn the basics in project management

By Martin R

Apr 11, 2020

Very interesting and engaging course, especially if you do not have any previous insights of project management.

By George S

Feb 7, 2019

It's very helpful lesson even for a experienced project manager to re-frame what I learned before by experinece.

By Veronica M

Dec 6, 2018

I really enjoyed this course, I've learned a lot and I will continue with the rest of the specialisation course!

By Derry F P

May 17, 2018

Amazing Course for you who wants to be a master in Project or Construction Management! Thanks for the Nice Share

By Ildiko M

Jan 8, 2017

I found the course very informative, clear and practicable. Special thanks for the real life cases and examples.

By Marwan S

Nov 23, 2015

very insightful. making clear the principles that have been applied in several projects i have played a part in.

By Ivan M

Sep 27, 2015

La sencillez de Mrs. Melloni son parte de la fórmula que encuentro de éxito para asimilar tan complejos tópicos.

By Lívio F

Feb 5, 2023

Bastante interessante, leitura e videos altamente eficicazes, pela clarificao e explanacao da material abordada

By Esosa O

Jan 25, 2021

Very descriptive, engaging and introductory course to the initiating and planning stages of project management!

By Jean P D J A

Nov 30, 2020

Very good introductory course. Videos are easy to understand and supplemental presentations help when in doubt.

By Lê Đ D

Oct 24, 2020

It's a great course. Margaret did a great job of providing me a huge amount of knowledge about being a good PM.

By Beth S

Sep 28, 2020

Excellent introduction to Project Management, informative videos ,easy to read material and not time consuming.

By Shahrooz M

May 16, 2020

The instructor is a real well-informed person, she made an undeniable effect on learning this course, thank you