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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 Cricci M

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Feb 13, 2018

Interesting and well prepared course. Thanks

By Nugrahanto W

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Jan 7, 2017

Great start to understand Project Management

By Mikayel A

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Jun 25, 2016

Thanks a lot it was very interesting course.

By Darren R H

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May 16, 2016

Simple instruction made it easy to remember.

By Michael S A

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Nov 19, 2021

The course was instructive and informative

By Eugene N N

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Feb 10, 2021

The course is simplified and very educative

By Hatharasinghe A P B

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Nov 25, 2020

Well planned and interesting lecture series

By Benjamin M

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Nov 11, 2020

Its a very good course and very interactive

By osama n

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Aug 25, 2020

Very informative and easily layedout course

By Hamza N

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Aug 25, 2020

I learn almost more things from this cource

By Catherine R M

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Aug 17, 2020

Great knowledge and best way of instruction

By Vladimir S V

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Jul 26, 2020

excelente curso muy productivo para iniciar

By Elena B

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Aug 30, 2018

Well-explained and straight to the point !

By Natalie W

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Mar 14, 2018

This class was interesting and informative.

By Miguel M

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Oct 26, 2016

Excellent lectures and material, thank you!

By Sofía G

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Sep 12, 2016

Me encantó este curso, fue muy útil para mí

By Saba G

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Aug 18, 2016

A great introduction to project management!

By Liana N

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Feb 6, 2016

Well presented and clear. Great instructor.

By Janie M

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Oct 21, 2015

The course material and length was perfect!

By Peter P

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Aug 26, 2015

Good course for foundation in new projects.

By Rita L V V

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Jun 3, 2022

Excelente, me encanto el tema de liderazgo

By Esther M

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Oct 7, 2021

The lecture are precise and well detailed.

By abhay p s

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Aug 7, 2021

The faculty and the content is fabulous...

By Anoop K

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May 18, 2021

Very clear course. Must for every manager.

By Roy R

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Apr 1, 2021

The course dissected the area of learning.