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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 Greg S

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May 16, 2017

Great introduction to the basics of project management.

Fast Forward MBA in Project Management text required to get the full benefit.

By Evgeniya d S

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Aug 13, 2020

It's a nice and informative course, although grading could be a tab more difficult, especially the final quiz. I am here to learn!

By Ioana N

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Dec 2, 2017

Interesting and carefully delivered.

Too theoretic for me, especially as I'm trying to get acquainted to project management field.

By Phillip F

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Sep 10, 2017

Decently engaging. In this course I am too obsessed with verbatim type questions as opposed to questions concerning best practice.

By Jeric M

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Apr 6, 2020

The course is great especially for starters. Very academic approach though. Some practical examples were given from time to time.

By Anna R

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May 7, 2020

It was an interesting and good structured course. It would be just great to update it to the newest edition of PMBOK. Thank you.

By lucie m

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Apr 26, 2018

A lot of speech and no real case study, only one example.

Need to have the PMBOK guide otherwise this course is not interesting.

By Jitagna M

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Mar 26, 2018

Very crisp course, well explained. Maybe they can include a few activity/ assignments/ peer reviews to strengthen the knowledge.

By Tan H Y

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Oct 26, 2017

Easy to understand and can refer back to the notes easily. Would be better if we could download the slides for future reference.

By Matt F

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May 3, 2023

Good content, pretty good instructor. I like that some of the content repeats from week to week, so you get a chance to review.

By Mohamed M

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Apr 20, 2020

it is a great course that helps you as a beginner to understand the principles of initiating and planning in project management

By Efe A F

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Sep 8, 2018

A well detailed and certainly practical approach to learning and understanding the dynamics of project planning and management.

By Wong W Y

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Jul 22, 2020

Recommended for beginner to know basic knowledge of project management. The course easy to understand and full of interactive.

By Vlad R P

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Aug 9, 2019

Very informative and challenging, however, I was hoping it gives more in depth information. Still great course for the money.

By Mohammed A S

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Jan 10, 2018

More Video Explanation would be wonderful. It will help us, the students to understand better. All in all enjoyed the course.

By Anthony N D T

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Jan 20, 2019

Amazing, course. Gets you started on what you need. Just wish that the PMBOK guide book was included in the course for free.

By Ernest

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Jun 27, 2018

Very nice course! However I would like to watch more videos, otherwise there is not a big difference between reading a book.

By Ashu J

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Mar 16, 2017

For Project initial planning & understanding it is very helpful. The course has the scope of all aspects with key knowledge.

By Mohamed Z

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Nov 2, 2015

A very good course which taught me several things on Initiating and planning projects. The course was simple and very clear.

By ousmane s

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Jul 4, 2023

I am really happy to have followed this course and it has given me the courage to go deeper and acquire much more knowledge

By Laye

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Jan 15, 2020

Very interesting. This course allowed me to put into perspective what I learned and had as experience in project management

By Tatiana O G

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Feb 7, 2016

Excelente opción de formación académica para estudiantes internacionales.

La universidad ofrece contenidos claros y precisos

By ARIF S S

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Feb 21, 2017

Very good course for beginners. First step towards understanding project management . Excellent presentation and content!

By Vasudha H

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Jun 25, 2020

The Course provides great deal of information for beginners, help to understand 'What a Project Manager should do first"

By Maria M

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Mar 8, 2017

It has been great to participate in this course. I am sure it will help me to deal with situations/challenges in my job.