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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

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 MADASU K

Jul 8, 2020

Where are the mails regarding it and where is the certificate????

By Mr. K T

Apr 1, 2020

Lectures Delivered very nicely, understanding, gaining knowledge.

By Victoria S

Oct 25, 2019

Practical and comprehensive. Thank you for offering this course!

By Alaa T

Dec 11, 2017

Cours très intéressant pour débuter dans le "Project Management".

By Stephen S

Sep 2, 2017

An eye-opening glimpse into the vast world of project management.

By Hossein P A

Jun 28, 2017

It's a nice course for starting you journey as a project manager.

By Ayad K D

Mar 3, 2017

This course was improve wonderfully my project management skills.

By G L

Feb 13, 2017

EXcellent. Provided the right level of content and presentation.

By silas m

Nov 21, 2016

A good way to start of augmenting knowledge in project management

By Fernando R V

Aug 22, 2016

Great course if you are starting with Project Management Courses!

By ElizabethFish

Jul 4, 2021

Good basic information, well presenting, good use of PMBOK guide

By Matías C

Oct 22, 2020

Excelente curso. Ayuda a aclarar y remarcar varias definiciones.

By Precious A C

Oct 13, 2020

This course taught me lot about project initiation and planning.

By 277_PRATHAM S

Sep 26, 2020

it was amazing , i got to learn so many new things ....thank you

By MADHVENDRA C

Aug 16, 2020

THIS IS VERY HELPFUL WHO WANTS TO LEARN ABOUT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

By Валерий М

May 26, 2020

Отличный, прикладной курс. Всё очень сегментировано и разжёвано.

By Carmen H C

Jul 6, 2019

Perfect to understand the scope a Project Manager proffessional.

By Supat B

Jun 7, 2019

Fun and learn a lot about Project management and team managament

By Liam L

Jun 28, 2017

Using this immediately as a freelancer that runs my own business

By Priti R

Dec 11, 2016

Loved the course it was very informative and easy to understand.

By Shahan N

May 28, 2016

Great for people looking to learn more about project management.

By Loris B

Apr 3, 2016

Course very useful and informative especially suitable for begin

By Mauro S

Jul 12, 2023

Good introduction to the first two steps of project management.

By Francine N

May 4, 2022

This course was good, easy to understand and is very undestood.

By John M

Feb 15, 2022

Awesome course with in-depth material amd real world examples!