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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 Nageswarao R K

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Apr 10, 2021

Hi

Via this course, I have gained good knowledge and understanding each and every point clearly,

I would like to say my hearty congratulations to Margaret Meloni

By Ashish K S

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Apr 25, 2020

It gives me knowledge about project management, about stakeholders analysis & how I lead smaller as well as bigger project . Great course and compact syllabus.

By Ovenseri A

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Feb 2, 2017

A very well laid out and presented course. Enjoyed every moment of study and gained really valuable knowledge and insight into project initiation and planning.

By Ismael S J

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Oct 10, 2016

Thank you very much for all coursera has done for learners! this course has been an amazing experience so far, I'm looking forward to fishing the others steps!

By José F V C

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Oct 7, 2020

It is compeletly clear the instructor's noticeable experience as a professor and as project manager. The bonus videos, giving very useful examples, are great.

By Uchenna O

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Apr 13, 2020

this course is very interesting and helps one to understand the PMBOK body of knowledge better, it also instrumental for future project managers in the future

By Tegbar A T

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Jan 7, 2017

I highly recommend this course. It gave me a stable foundation of knowledge that I believe I can confidently tackle the next module in this series of courses.

By mercedes c

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Dec 17, 2016

Excelente curso, muy bien estructurado y la profesora muy profesional y con excelente manejo del contenido. Lo disfrute bastante, muchas gracias por el curso.

By Kifner R M Q

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Dec 28, 2020

Good introductory course to project management and PMBOK. I can honestly say that I learned new things especially on structures and guidelines for a project.

By Robert S

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Sep 15, 2020

Course really helped me to understand basics and main points of initiating and planning projects. Course was very informative, as well as easy to understand.

By Luis M

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Aug 14, 2020

It is very complete, but at the same time concise. It summarizes the concepts in a friendly way, and gives a general overview of what project management is.

By Natasha K

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Aug 28, 2021

This is an exceptional course, well presented and made easy to follow. The concepts are interesting and memorable. Thank you Coursera for this opportunity.

By Juan J G M

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Jul 21, 2020

Excelente curso que nos permite desarrollar conceptos claves de Project Manager y su aplicación para obtener mejores resultados en la gestión de Proyectos.

By Roberto A

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Dec 27, 2019

Foi vendido como um programa integrado, com certificado, mas ao final o que temos é um certificado para cada curso isoladamente, o que não é a mesma coisa.

By Mason L

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Aug 27, 2019

A fantastic place to start learning about project management. Not only that, it gives you an interesting and mind-opening view on how to approach any task.

By Anas B

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Dec 23, 2022

J'adore ce certificat mais j'arrive pas a passer le quiz il est verrouillé et aussi j'ai pas de carte bancaire pour le deverouiller svp j'ai besoin d'aide

By Yiru M

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Mar 21, 2021

People can have a clear and brief view of what project management does. Since I have taken Project Management in university, it is a good overview for me.

By Juan C

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Feb 26, 2020

This was a great class and I highly recommend it. It helped me sharpen my abilities and direct it in a way to complete future projects in a timely manner.

By Mejje M T

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Sep 16, 2019

It's a very good course for someone in the engineering field where he or she has to deal with handling projects that might involve different stakeholders.

By Adam V

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Aug 29, 2019

Information is very well presented. Provides a sound introduction to the topic without weighing down the student by attempting to be overly comprehensive.

By Sheiva H

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Feb 21, 2018

It was very nicely organized. Also, the professional panel in week 6 was very helpful especially for someone that has no experience in project management.

By Bianca C

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Jun 4, 2017

Great introduction to the basics. I applied a lot of what was brought up here to the current project I'm leading. I wish I had started this class earlier!

By Jennifer K

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Dec 11, 2016

I'm a full-time employee and new mom. The flexible format and ability to retake any quiz, was key to my ability to take and successfully pass this course.

By Aleksander B

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Jul 27, 2016

This course have everything that basic course about project management should have, with strong basics of first steps - Initialing and Planning Projects.