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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

SY

Aug 30, 2020

The course is a very great asset to any aspiring project manager. You get to understand the fundamentals and essentials in any given project and the means to ameliorate conflicts amongst stakeholders.

PD

Jan 28, 2020

Thank you to Coursera for such a great platform to improve our skills and literacy.The learning environment offered here is completely a learn at your own pace environment,making it flexible to learn.

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By Nwosu M O

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Aug 22, 2017

THANK YOU VERY MUCH. HAVE REALLY LEARNT A LOT. NOW I CAN WALK TALL ON PROJECT EXECUTION

By Sue K

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Jan 28, 2017

Great introduction to the PMI system and a great foundation for the coursework to come.

By Sangram J M

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Jun 23, 2023

One of the finest course to understand Key areas to focus while handling the projects.

By HungNDHE130053

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May 21, 2021

very good lessons very good for those who are starting or preparing to manage projects

By Eva S

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Dec 14, 2020

Right to the point. Highly engaging. Liked case studies. Understood everything easily.

By Mansi K

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Oct 29, 2020

This course really helped me to understand the concept in depth. It was really helpful

By Diego A V A

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Aug 4, 2020

Es un curso muy completo, tienen muy buenos ejemplos y ejercicios de prueba flexibles.

By Shweta S

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Jun 1, 2020

It was a very good course to clear the basics, highly recommended for all the students

By SHAIKH Z S J P

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May 29, 2020

learn about planning of projects. course is well designed and instructor is also good.

By Ashwini J

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Mar 22, 2020

Too Good content. Things good cleared and learnings can be applied in corporate world.

By SOLANKE, O B

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Mar 12, 2019

The Course was presented at a good pace for understanding and knowledge update. i like

By Ahmed H M H A E A

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Oct 3, 2017

Really it's very great and useful course , including many important poinst in PMP Exam

By Shiv K R

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Jul 18, 2017

This is a very good and informative course to build on project management Fundamentals

By John S

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Jan 13, 2017

Excellent discussion of what a project is, and how to think about projects in general.

By 2020-TK1028 S

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May 6, 2021

Its simply mind boggling, the way they teaches you the concepts is truly commendable.

By Wilfred M

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Dec 15, 2020

I found the course quite engaging the Margaret meloni gave an outstanding performance

By Marissa M

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Mar 29, 2020

Part one of a five-part course, super easy was able to knock it out over the weekend.

By Giovanna B

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Jul 28, 2019

Very interactive and the teacher is simply amazing: knowledgeable and fun! Thank you!

By Ricardo R R

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Apr 3, 2018

The course is very helpful, and the theacher uses very clear and practical examples.

By Gao

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Jun 18, 2017

The only thing I don't like is that I have to purchase the course to submit the quiz.

By Ivan E E

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Apr 26, 2016

Recommend for the people that really want to learn form down to the top level of PMP.

By HungNTSE140340

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Jun 15, 2022

I cant reset my deadline, please help me to reset it that i can complete this course

By Winnie M

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Feb 16, 2022

Perfect Course! Has all the relevant professional details to know when starting out.

By Margaret R

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May 9, 2021

The course was very informative and easy to navigate. The flexibility worked great.

By Lathika L

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Apr 29, 2021

I though this course was a great introduction to foundational concepts in the PMBOK.