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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

MF

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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 Nguyá»…n H Q

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Sep 18, 2019

okay im satisfied with this course :D tks very much

By Stella N

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Feb 8, 2019

so amazing! i really enjoyed the lessons.

Thank you.

By Luke M D

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Nov 7, 2018

very clear and simple presentation by the instuctor

By Mostafa S S K

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Jan 27, 2018

it is great, but we need more exercises to practice

By NIANZOU A A

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Jan 1, 2018

Après ce 1er certificat., je ne veux plus m arrêter

By Sónia C

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Jun 26, 2017

Very clear concepts, excellent video presentations.

By Lydia

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Jan 24, 2017

Provides an understanding about project management.

By Karunanithi S

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Jan 5, 2017

Great course. Easy to follow, succinct and concise.

By Islam H

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Dec 12, 2016

This course is very useful thank you for you effort

By Axel G

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Dec 11, 2016

Very clear, well balanced between theory and cases.

By Kristin A

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May 26, 2016

Thoughtful and clean -- a great introduction to PM.

By Lindsay D

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Oct 11, 2023

Very straightforward lesson plans and information.

By Husaini B J

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Sep 26, 2021

Very well structured course and easy to understand

By Adeola O

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Jun 22, 2021

Good course to kick start preparation for PMP exam

By Christian L

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Apr 30, 2021

Excelente, aprendí bastante con los vídeos bonus!!

By Raylen L L

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Oct 22, 2020

Very nicely designed course, to meet the objective

By Indrajit G

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Sep 10, 2020

for starters it the the right course to start with

By Rohit K

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Aug 12, 2020

Very beautiful and great course, it's very useful.

By Lebogang M

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Jul 7, 2020

Great course, great learning material, enjoyed it!

By Md M R

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Jun 23, 2020

i am really happy and satisfy by doing this course

By VISVASH A

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May 30, 2020

Loved the course.. especially the panel interview!

By Vishal M

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May 10, 2020

Good insight into Projects Initiating and planning

By Shereen G

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May 1, 2020

very good course i got a lot of useful information

By Nagaraju S

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Apr 25, 2020

I have learned many new things during this course.

By BEN R A

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Apr 23, 2020

Simple, efficient course I really thank you for it