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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.

SA

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This is a course that everyone somehow involved with project planning should follow. it gives a great inside on the technical aspect and organizational tips on how to plan and execute a project.

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By Rizwan K

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Feb 15, 2023

it improves my knowledge regarding project management!

By Ankur F

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Apr 21, 2021

Good one and provides you fundamental knowledge on PMP

By disha s

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Apr 8, 2021

excellent course to learn basics of project management

By Sarah G

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Nov 23, 2020

Great module. The panelists was the course highlight!

By Richard N

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Nov 10, 2020

Up to date knowledge and skills presented to learners.

By Jeremiah J J M D A

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Oct 20, 2020

Awesome course! Well-organized, the visual are superb.

By Momed M

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Sep 29, 2020

Extremely professional and easy to comprehend content.

By AKSHAY D

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Sep 28, 2020

It was well designed course ...Enjoyed learning a lot.

By Andriu M G

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Aug 4, 2020

Tenéis que probarlo, te sirve para tu vida profesional

By ALI A A

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Aug 1, 2020

It was an amazing course and love the way of teaching.

By Anitta B M

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Jul 13, 2020

Its too cool and informative with simple presentation

By Nadyn A A

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Jun 30, 2020

very encouraging and full of new ideas and information

By Kraching M

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Jun 28, 2020

This course is very useful. l have learnt many things.

By Eugene P S D

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Apr 30, 2020

Good explanation on the course, especially the videos.

By KUMAR. G

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Apr 27, 2020

Learned more about Initiating and planning of project.

By Ekaterine

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Mar 27, 2020

Useful case studies, not just theories. Recommend 100%

By Richard D G

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Mar 23, 2020

This is a very useful course for all project managers!

By Ehsan s H

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Jan 25, 2020

Simple, informative and to the point! i really love it

By Bertrand J R O

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Nov 26, 2018

Thank you dear techer, the course were well organized!

By Gustavs

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Mar 1, 2018

A great start for Project Management beginner like me.

By Nadir N

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Feb 4, 2018

Very useful and interesting course. Highly recomended!

By abdirizak m h

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Sep 23, 2017

really it's very interesting and well prepared course.

By Bonyan s

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Jul 14, 2017

it is wonderful course , with awesome trainer ,,,,!!

By Kevin T

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Feb 6, 2017

This is a great course as a intro to Project anagement

By Giulia B

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Apr 3, 2016

Great course! Clear! Loved it! Thanks Margaret Meloni!