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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

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I enjoyed this course, the mix of the video presentations and the powerpoints are well done. The instructor did an excellent job. the 'bonus videos' and 'panelist interviews' are very good as well.

MG

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Great course. Teaches you a lot of new things related to Project management. Only issue I faced was the flow and how it fits together. A quick summary of all week courses in the end goes extra mile.

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By TEMITOPE J

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Jun 20, 2019

I decided to launch a career in PM. this course exposed me to myriads of knowledge and boosted my interest.

By Joseph B - A

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Sep 3, 2018

Found it easy to follow and understand. Was impressed by the inclusion of experienced panelists at the end.

By Divya S

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Oct 27, 2016

Course is very well explained and helps in understanding the process for initiation and planning a project.

By Abigail

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Nov 12, 2020

Really enjoyed the extra reading material references, the bonus videos and panelist discussion. Thank you.

By SWIFT G L

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Nov 2, 2020

Am highly impressed with the way the course is organize,am praying I get all my courses finish successful.

By Maya M J

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Apr 4, 2020

I learned a lot of things about initiating and planning projects and how can I communicate with people ❤😌

By PRANAV A

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Apr 2, 2020

This course gave me a detailed understanding of how the projects should be kicked off in an effective way.

By christopher

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Aug 28, 2019

Excellent Course, I learned more than what I expect, Excellent explanation from Margaret Melony , Thanks!!

By Camila C D A

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Jun 11, 2018

Very clear and easy to understand course. It's been helping me a lot with my new job as a project manager.

By Marco E R S

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Nov 15, 2017

Excelente curso para iniciar en el mundo de Project Management, contenido muy completo y fácil de entender

By Jason S

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May 3, 2016

Very informative!!! I am pleased with the presentation as well as the impersonal nature of the instructor.

By Enrique A M C

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Aug 9, 2020

Excelente inicio del conocimiento, además de la buena metodología y aplicaciones reales en cada proyecto.

By Dontamsetti A

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Jul 29, 2020

Amazing course. I felt so happy for choosing this. Every part of the course was keen and neatly explained

By Ionas Z

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Jul 9, 2020

Excellent course! Really explains how Project Management works, and the key features of Project Planning.

By Jermaine C

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Jun 1, 2020

This is a very good course and I would advise anyone in the Project Management field to take this course.

By Andi d

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Mar 14, 2020

Incredibly engaging and well constructed. I wish I could afford to take the other courses in this series.

By Patricia C

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Oct 15, 2015

I love it! I am excited that it is an encouragement for me to enroll in and complete the specialization.

By Sai V R

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Mar 18, 2021

it is a nice course please continue this like this only with out any peer grade analysis i will be happy

By Ahmad M A

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Jan 17, 2021

Great! This 6 module course is an excellent one for learning how to plan, initiate and execute projects.

By Gatera I E

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Dec 26, 2020

This class brings the subject of Project Management to a comprehensive level. It was a great experience.

By varun s

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Jun 9, 2020

In Depth Learning for the beginners..excellent course .. thank you madam for providing us the guidance..

By Nancy M L I

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Nov 10, 2019

Very informative and i liked how information were given. i believe it will open new opportunities for me

By Ngô T A

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Sep 23, 2019

it still needs more examples,illustration and an objectively approach rather than just giving thing away

By Kerrie H T

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Jun 23, 2019

I appreciated the narrative and explanations for each part of the PMBOK. It was very easy to understand.

By Lisandra C

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Dec 19, 2018

Very good course. I would recommend to anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of project management.