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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 Sajjad A

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Jun 20, 2020

Very Good Course and easily understandable

By Steve P

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May 4, 2020

Superb introduction to Project management!

By Sashikanta S

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Apr 12, 2020

So well presented with practical examples.

By Shubha S K N

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Apr 5, 2020

Very Good Course for management new roles.

By Deleted A

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Nov 15, 2019

Excellent resource for new Project Manager

By Marcos H V

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Oct 7, 2019

A great introduction to project management

By Justin G

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Jul 14, 2018

Superb. I look forward to the next course.

By Bharat S G

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Jan 17, 2018

excellent course great learning experience

By Hetile M

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Nov 7, 2017

Really enjoyed the videos and case studies

By Wendy H

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Oct 16, 2017

Took me from no knowledge to understanding

By Arun S V

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Jan 19, 2017

I simply loved its simplicity and approach

By Shivanand R K

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Jun 18, 2016

Excellent thoughts and concepts presented.

By Franchesca R

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Feb 22, 2016

completo, activo muy interesante lo recomi

By Santiago P

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Feb 6, 2016

Excelent course! Very complete and usefull

By Abednico B M

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Nov 10, 2023

Great study course outline & explanation.

By Citlalli R

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Feb 8, 2023

Good starting course for Project Managers

By JOSE R J C

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Nov 30, 2022

Excelent, interesting and helpfull course

By xiaowengu

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May 2, 2021

learn a lot about how to manage a project

By GUAMAN T I W

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Apr 4, 2021

Excellent couse! Very useful in any area.

By Anupam B

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Apr 4, 2021

Excellent content & great way of delivery

By TungDTHE130860

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Jan 20, 2021

very good, i learn so much the knowledged

By Anette D

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Nov 27, 2020

Thank you for this course i learned alot.

By Jalle R

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Nov 18, 2020

I love just how the topics are presented.

By Dora C P C

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Oct 27, 2020

Excellent course about Project Management

By Kloe' S

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Sep 30, 2020

It was a great course I really enjoyed it