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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 Agabi p

Sep 12, 2019

It's was a wonderful experience. I learnt a lot of new ideas.

Thanks

By IMOUKHUEDE I

Feb 18, 2019

Comprehensive and yet simplified lectures. I had fun while learning.

By Musab A Q

Sep 14, 2017

thank you for the great content and easy laying out for the subjects

By Gustavo P

Jan 21, 2017

Una forma de incursionar en la administración y gestión de proyectos

By Roy L

Nov 26, 2015

Excellent coverage of the topic of Initiating and Planning Projects.

By Juan F A T

Jul 17, 2022

very well explained and with good content and resources, thank you

By Mahmoud S

Aug 3, 2020

Its amazing really Iam so happy for taken this course

Thank you all

By James M V

Aug 1, 2020

very comprehensive and informative, i enjoyed the course very much

By Waqar A

Jul 24, 2020

A good informative course especially I like the interviews section.

By Sophia N

Jul 11, 2020

Professor Meloni's delivery of information was awesome and helpful.

By AFREEN S

Jun 15, 2020

i have gained so much knowledge in initiating and planning projects

By Raval V P

May 8, 2020

it was great experience to learn here it is really much appreciable

By Atharv W

May 4, 2020

It's very good to know about management and planning at this stage.

By BEL R M

Apr 18, 2020

Thanks you very much, I have a question about how to get a degree ?

By Vũ T T H

Jul 4, 2019

A good start to earn an initial understanding of Project Management

By Andrea

Jan 16, 2017

I found this to be an excellent introduction to Project Management.

By Ben U

Mar 10, 2016

The instructor's enthusiasm for the subject makes this a fun course

By Rosalino M

Nov 16, 2022

Very motivational because of the teaching techniques put in place!

By virak s

Dec 8, 2020

I am enjoy such this kind of course. I cannot wait to see another.

By S. F

Nov 3, 2020

all topics discussed is very relevant to my job as project manager

By Regina C M

Oct 27, 2020

I found it very interesting and helpful, especially for a student.

By Sylwia O

Oct 23, 2020

Really good course and the information was presented interestingly

By N T k

Aug 26, 2020

I really spend a good time and I got some news from this thank you

By Alexsus B

Aug 4, 2020

Another piece of knowledge I can add as an manufacturing engineer.

By Chaima b h

Jul 25, 2020

i like this course thank you very much for give me the opportunity