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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 Marlene B

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Jan 30, 2017

Well-structured and highly interesting introduction to Project Management!

By MWANDA N G

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Sep 18, 2022

Tres bon cours pour à imperativement apprendre avant de debuter un projet

By Partha P

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Mar 18, 2022

Definitly brings some clearity towards project management understandings.

By SHARON D

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Sep 2, 2021

I am really happy. Especially the last module of teaching from experience

By Trimikha V

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Apr 12, 2021

Super helpful to improve my knowledge of initiating and planning projects

By Ashraf A

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Nov 9, 2020

Very Useful Course for beginners to learn about Project Management Basics

By JUAN C G V

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Oct 26, 2020

Excellent course, it's the best option to start learning about this area.

By Mariya M

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Sep 23, 2020

Very useful with well-organized structure in both video and presentation!

By Okuma O J

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Aug 27, 2020

It is a very good way to educate, I learnt a lot and hope this continues.

By sravya b

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Jun 14, 2020

Very good course. Content is explained in great and understanding manner.

By Kuye T

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May 19, 2020

This course was really enlightening,,I learnt so much,thank you very much

By ETHELBERT O

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May 8, 2020

this course will remain useful to every project manager, both old and new

By Manasoko E

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Apr 29, 2020

It was a relevant course with very practical approaches and case studies.

By Jatin D

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Apr 23, 2020

well structured course, you will definitely be going to learn new skills.

By Thura M

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Feb 26, 2020

this course is good for my origination and managing knowledge . thank all

By Kasturi a M

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Aug 3, 2019

Able to understand overall Project management operations. TQ coursera :-)

By Kim S

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Mar 28, 2019

great course....looking into the other 3 that co-inside with this one! :)

By Jean V B

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Oct 11, 2017

I have learned a lot in this course and I am very anxious to do the next.

By Doneen S

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Jul 2, 2017

Loved it! Short learning components, engaging instructor, well organized.

By Eric M

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Jun 7, 2017

Great course. Great instructor. Well prepared and delivered lesson plans.

By Philip K K

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Jun 2, 2017

This is my first and best online educational platform i have encountered.

By Adam B K

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Feb 9, 2017

A terrific introduction to the basics and language of Project Management.

By Ingrid D

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Feb 6, 2016

Great introduction to the specialization. Professor went at a great pace.

By Guido A P

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Jan 29, 2021

It is a very nice course. I have learned a lot about project management.

By Benchie E

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Dec 7, 2020

The course is such a great one for me learning to become Project Manager