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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 Joanna M

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Jan 4, 2019

great basic course for planning, clear explanations, videos and slides.

By Sofia F R

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Aug 18, 2018

NICE very kind, and i can applied this additional knowledge onto my job

By Paula J

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May 3, 2018

Excelent course! Very clear and focus on concepts and their application

By AMIT P

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Jul 25, 2017

coursera is best plateform to gain something advance and something new.

By Hugo R

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Mar 23, 2017

Very useful. I do learned a lot. Very intuitive and very powerful tool!

By Asim A

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Mar 18, 2017

its very interesting course , with a lot of knowledge that helped me .

By Luis A D d F

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Jan 6, 2016

Muito bom, com vídeos e exemplos o tempo todo, ensina muito bem o aluno

By Sam G

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Sep 10, 2015

Good information well presented. An excellent intro to this discipline.

By Qiahao Z

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Feb 20, 2024

It help me gain a lot of new skills and keep looking forward to do it.

By Philip N

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Oct 29, 2023

Steady paced learning in your own home, with excellent course content.

By Venkata J

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Jul 6, 2022

I enjoyed the sessions, contents of the material and panel discussions

By Akande G

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Jun 26, 2021

Well detailed course materials

Up to date information

Good presentation.

By Abdulkareem A

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May 13, 2021

I am really impressed by the courses, its really inspiring. Thank you!

By Serge G

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Dec 20, 2020

Very good and understandable course, a lot of interesting information.

By Mekhala N

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Oct 23, 2020

Amazing course, learned so many new thing's. Great Instructor as well.

By Marcus V O

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Oct 16, 2020

Muito bom o curso, bem didático e com muito material para aprendizado.

By Vinay R

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Aug 30, 2020

Good Course to understand the basics of Project planning & Initiating.

By MARTINEZ P F M

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Aug 6, 2020

Excellent sources of information and nice variety of activities to do.

By Brandon A G

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Aug 1, 2020

Es muy bueno este curso, aprendí muchas cosas y lo recomiendo bastante

By Raj V

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Jun 1, 2020

Its really good if you are starting your career on project management.

By JACOB G

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May 30, 2020

The course was very much helpful in developing my skill and knowledge.

By Kamogelo M

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Feb 23, 2020

Very helpful and insightful knowledge as I engage on my first project.

By Melvin S G

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Sep 15, 2019

A comprehensive course on Project Management- Initiating and Planning.

By Roberto L

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Jun 25, 2018

Excellent! I was lookingfor an introductory course. Now I want more...

By Natalie H

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Mar 4, 2018

I thought everything was explained in a very helpful and thorough way.