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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 Syed R H

Sep 30, 2017

Excellent content and very well explained with some really good scenarios .

By Ruslan Y

Apr 9, 2016

Very useful as an introduction to the PM. Nice examples and extra material.

By Jad B

Aug 2, 2021

Great content. Very well structured. Excelleent presentations. Thank you.

By Shanmuga S

Feb 24, 2021

This is very good Structured material for project Management professionals

By Dimitra A

Dec 27, 2020

absolutely recommended! great knowledge with great means of communication!

By 汤珺

Nov 30, 2020

It is very practical and provides me guidance of making project management

By APURVA S

Oct 29, 2020

Loved the course the way it has been designed, great insights!

thankyou UCI

By Jose R A P

Aug 14, 2020

It was really informative and helpful, perfect for an Introductory course.

By VELTRONI M

Jul 29, 2020

this course was a clear and compelling introduction to Project Management.

By Madusha A

Jun 5, 2020

That course was very interesting and I like to have other courses as well.

By Theodorah H

Apr 9, 2020

very informative . Clear presentation. i have learnt a lot from the course

By Leyla H

Apr 23, 2019

The course has very good structure how to deliver the content to freshman.

By Deleted A

Sep 17, 2018

Great introduction to Project Management, and material to get you started.

By Michael P F

Jul 27, 2018

Good course to get you started on your project or program management path.

By Bhavinkumar S

Jul 10, 2018

Excellent learning experience for the beginner and preparing for PMP exam.

By Tapan K

Sep 4, 2017

This course is so helpful in understanding basics of planing projects ..!!

By Yasar K

May 2, 2017

It's interesting course. I have learnt many things about project managent.

By Marlene B

Jan 30, 2017

Well-structured and highly interesting introduction to Project Management!

By MWANDA N G

Sep 18, 2022

Tres bon cours pour à imperativement apprendre avant de debuter un projet

By Partha P

Mar 18, 2022

Definitly brings some clearity towards project management understandings.

By SHARON D

Sep 2, 2021

I am really happy. Especially the last module of teaching from experience

By Trimikha V

Apr 12, 2021

Super helpful to improve my knowledge of initiating and planning projects

By Ashraf A

Nov 9, 2020

Very Useful Course for beginners to learn about Project Management Basics

By JUAN C G V

Oct 26, 2020

Excellent course, it's the best option to start learning about this area.

By Mariya M

Sep 23, 2020

Very useful with well-organized structure in both video and presentation!