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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

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.

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!

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By MOHAMMED A R

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Oct 26, 2020

It's very knowledgeable and lucrative to know about Project Initiating and Planning Projects

By Neda B

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Oct 17, 2020

I could categorize my knowledge in management and PMBOK could help me sort them in best way.

By mwana n n m

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Sep 28, 2020

Very instructive. And going on your own pace was very interesting. I finished 2 weeks before

By David W

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Aug 27, 2020

A very informative course. Great introduction to Project Management and the PMBOK concepts.

By Intasal S

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Aug 17, 2020

It was really effective course I have learnt alot about project and its related areas thanks

By Victor H G M

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Aug 16, 2020

Excellent course!! Thanks for the opportunity to increase my knowledge in project management

By Sheeraz A

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Jul 18, 2020

This course was very helpful to me, and i think will prove to of use to any project manager.

By tiendnse63513

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May 31, 2020

The course is very helpful and help me a lot in understanding the project management process

By Deepak C C

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Mar 23, 2018

I like the content. It is very precise and tailored in best way to suit cutting edge demand.

By Ali Z

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Feb 2, 2018

It's an awesome Step by step course that lead you to achieve your goals in Project Managing.

By Yong H

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Oct 23, 2017

I like so many things about course: presentation; flash content; real examples sharing; quiz

By Mallela S V G

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Aug 20, 2017

It got everything you need to understand when you're in early stage of your Prc or PjM roles

By Sandra A L M G

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Jun 6, 2017

Excelente para la introducción en el mundo de los proyectos y tener una perspectiva general.

By Alexander B

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Aug 14, 2015

I really appreciate to learn this course - I've got a lot of answers for my daily questions.

By Jayadev P

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Mar 25, 2023

Well structured and informative for any professional to learn project management principles

By Mohamed M

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Dec 20, 2022

Thank you For the opportunity, it was fun experience and i look forward to the next course.

By jack t

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Apr 14, 2021

Lessons articles are very long and complex to read, however, the course in general is good.

By Vincenzo C

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Jan 5, 2021

Greate course . it is an honor to learn from a manager with so much experience . Thank you

By Carlos G

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Dec 21, 2020

Excelente curso, realicé una actualización de todo mi conocimiento en Gerencia de Proyectos

By Saleem K

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Dec 1, 2020

I love this Course, it is easy to learn and memorize. The reading and lectures are awesome.

By nyansaw l

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Nov 24, 2020

Incredibly good course. that i again a lot of knowledge for initiating and planning project

By Azne G M

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Oct 12, 2020

very informative and easy to follow for those who has no Project Management background yet.

By Devadarsan P S

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Sep 27, 2020

Very detailed course and engaging for beginners as well as professionals already in career.

By Kellyanne J

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Sep 15, 2020

I enjoyed this course. The presenter was personable and the information was very relatable.

By Lyvia V

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Jul 21, 2020

Muito bom conteúdo de templates e vídeos, coordenados aos livros de apoio.

Muito proveitoso!