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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 Vinay R

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Aug 30, 2020

Good Course to understand the basics of Project planning & Initiating.

By MARTINEZ P F M

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Aug 6, 2020

Excellent sources of information and nice variety of activities to do.

By Brandon A G

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Aug 1, 2020

Es muy bueno este curso, aprendí muchas cosas y lo recomiendo bastante

By Raj V

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Jun 1, 2020

Its really good if you are starting your career on project management.

By JACOB G

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May 30, 2020

The course was very much helpful in developing my skill and knowledge.

By Kamogelo M

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Feb 23, 2020

Very helpful and insightful knowledge as I engage on my first project.

By Melvin S G

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Sep 15, 2019

A comprehensive course on Project Management- Initiating and Planning.

By Roberto L

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Jun 25, 2018

Excellent! I was lookingfor an introductory course. Now I want more...

By Natalie H

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Mar 4, 2018

I thought everything was explained in a very helpful and thorough way.

By YESUFU A O

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Oct 25, 2016

This is an eye opening into Project Management,It worth effort put in.

By Abhinav A

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Sep 22, 2016

Very good basics course with fine detailing and motivational teaching.

By Ozair K

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Dec 16, 2022

Well organized. Great course videos that are supplemented by reading.

By Abdulwaheed N Y

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Sep 2, 2021

I enjoyed every aspect of the lessons especially the video teachings.

By Sachin P

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Jul 12, 2020

Quality analysis of project planning & great explanation of concepts.

By Moshiur R H

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Jun 12, 2020

It would give clear concept about project and project managing basics

By Viresh M

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May 16, 2020

Exceptional learning experience for a beginner of Project Management.

By Mohamed R M H

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May 5, 2020

Needs more case studies and more videos than the long reading content

By Akshit S

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Apr 7, 2020

A very helpful course to build your foundation at the very beginning.

By Sergio A

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Mar 25, 2020

Awesome course! Hopefully will be completing the whole specialization

By Nicolas S

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Feb 13, 2019

Great introduction course to project management. Very well explained.

By Okpalaoka S Y

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Jan 31, 2018

Beautiful course and a wonderful lecturer.

Thank you Margaret Maloni.

By Michael

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Sep 26, 2016

the access to the course and the quality of the material being taught

By PIKASO C

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Mar 7, 2016

I learnt a lot from this course.I am sure this will help me in future

By Mohamed N H

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Feb 8, 2016

It was a great experience i really learn a lot of this course topics

By Taffy E

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Jan 26, 2016

Well organized, providing a variety of ways to encounter the subject.