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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 Lidya R

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Feb 25, 2022

clear and understandable explanation!

By Nuha A A

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Sep 24, 2021

perfect and i learned a lot of things

By Mamokganya D M

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Jun 21, 2021

it was a very much interesting Course

By ZhouWei

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Feb 5, 2021

very helpful especially for beginners

By Ghassan M S

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Jan 25, 2021

Very interesting contents. Thank you.

By CHAN P

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Jan 11, 2021

프로젝트 매니지먼트가 어떤것인지 이해하는데에 큰 도움이 되었습니다.

By Aizaz A

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Jan 3, 2021

Very informative course for beginners

By Tharindu R H

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Jan 3, 2021

Very valuable and interesting course.

By Assampong M G

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Nov 2, 2020

I enjoyed every aspect of the course.

By shreyashi k

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Oct 9, 2020

This experience enhanced my learning.

By AMANDA J

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Aug 28, 2020

The best course in project management

By Vishal S

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Apr 28, 2020

Highly recommended!! Amazing content.

By JAMES R P B

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Sep 12, 2019

Good Learning materials for beginners

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Jul 25, 2019

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By Michael S

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Nov 11, 2018

Nice warm up. I bet it gets trickier!

By Stephen J

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Aug 10, 2017

Good. Seemed pretty straight forward.

By Lyu A

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Jun 25, 2016

It is very helpful for a new learner.

By Areej F

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Apr 23, 2024

This is a great learning experience.

By Filipe C

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Mar 14, 2023

Muito bom, super completo e didático

By Great A

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May 23, 2022

Simple to comprehend and insightful!

By Erneste S

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Aug 13, 2021

This course is very well structured

By Nora A

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Jun 19, 2021

amazing course it was really helpful

By David N

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Mar 16, 2021

I really learned so much. Thank you.

By Adri R

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Feb 25, 2021

Excellent material! Highly recommend

By Paul B

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Dec 14, 2020

very enjoyable course easy to follow