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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 André S A B

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Jun 4, 2020

This is a great course !

I learned a lot in this course

By Brania N M P

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May 16, 2020

Insightful, Well planned and amazing lecturers invited!

By Emerson

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May 15, 2020

Fantastic class and varry useful tips. Thanks teachers.

By Ama E

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Apr 20, 2020

MAGARET IS AN AMAZING TUTOR. SPEAKS SOFTLY AND CLEARLY.

By Lisa H

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Apr 16, 2020

Excellent knowledge presented in a well-designed format

By Priti R

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Mar 6, 2020

Excellent course for project manager beginner learners!

By Ifeoluwa A Y

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Oct 14, 2019

lovely course, i would recommend it over and over again

By Alvaro R

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Aug 12, 2019

Excellent course to approach you to the PMP Certificate

By Mushahid S

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Mar 21, 2019

Really great course. Learned a lot of things from this.

By sahil d

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Sep 15, 2017

A must for people looking for general management skills

By Manny S

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Jul 7, 2017

very educational and informative, great starter course.

By Andrey T

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Jan 28, 2017

Very nice and helpful course! Thanks for the knowledge.

By Parinya D

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Jun 19, 2016

A frame work and generally recognized practice. Awesome

By J G

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May 11, 2016

Very succinct. Good instructor. Valuable information.

By Martin B

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Feb 21, 2016

Very good. Well presented and covers relevant material.

By Christian S J

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Dec 3, 2015

Excelentes explicaciones y muy bien alineado al PMBOK 5

By Rizwan K

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Feb 15, 2023

it improves my knowledge regarding project management!

By Ankur F

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Apr 21, 2021

Good one and provides you fundamental knowledge on PMP

By disha s

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Apr 8, 2021

excellent course to learn basics of project management

By Sarah G

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Nov 23, 2020

Great module. The panelists was the course highlight!

By Richard L M N

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Nov 10, 2020

Up to date knowledge and skills presented to learners.

By Jeremiah J J M D A

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Oct 20, 2020

Awesome course! Well-organized, the visual are superb.

By Momed M

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Sep 29, 2020

Extremely professional and easy to comprehend content.

By AKSHAY D

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Sep 28, 2020

It was well designed course ...Enjoyed learning a lot.

By Andriu M G

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Aug 4, 2020

Tenéis que probarlo, te sirve para tu vida profesional