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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

(675 Reviews)

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 YESUFU A O

Oct 25, 2016

This is an eye opening into Project Management,It worth effort put in.

By Abhinav A

Sep 22, 2016

Very good basics course with fine detailing and motivational teaching.

By Ozair K

Dec 16, 2022

Well organized. Great course videos that are supplemented by reading.

By Abdulwaheed N Y

Sep 2, 2021

I enjoyed every aspect of the lessons especially the video teachings.

By Sachin P

Jul 12, 2020

Quality analysis of project planning & great explanation of concepts.

By Moshiur R H

Jun 12, 2020

It would give clear concept about project and project managing basics

By Viresh M

May 16, 2020

Exceptional learning experience for a beginner of Project Management.

By Mohamed R M H

May 5, 2020

Needs more case studies and more videos than the long reading content

By Akshit S

Apr 7, 2020

A very helpful course to build your foundation at the very beginning.

By Sergio A

Mar 25, 2020

Awesome course! Hopefully will be completing the whole specialization

By Nicolas S

Feb 13, 2019

Great introduction course to project management. Very well explained.

By Okpalaoka S Y

Jan 31, 2018

Beautiful course and a wonderful lecturer.

Thank you Margaret Maloni.

By Michael

Sep 26, 2016

the access to the course and the quality of the material being taught

By PIKASO C

Mar 7, 2016

I learnt a lot from this course.I am sure this will help me in future

By Mohamed N H

Feb 8, 2016

It was a great experience i really learn a lot of this course topics

By Taffy E

Jan 26, 2016

Well organized, providing a variety of ways to encounter the subject.

By Melanie C

Sep 7, 2023

VERY INFORMATIVE AND IT TEACHES YOU A LOT ON HOW TO MANAGE CONFLICT.

By michael O

Feb 28, 2021

Very Useful and great course contents to help advance in your career

By MANESH K N

Feb 20, 2021

IT WAS VERY INFORMATIVE, USEFUL IN MANAGEMENT IN DAY TO DAY ACTIVITY

By LESLIE E S V

Nov 23, 2020

Excelente curso, se que me ayudara para aplicarlo en mi organizacion

By Daria W

Jun 3, 2020

Really good course

Contains all important and essential information.

By muneera M b k

Jun 2, 2020

very good and clear information about initiating and planing project

By Amit K K

May 27, 2020

It is the best course for initiating and learning Project management

By Sujith A

Apr 29, 2020

It was a great learning experience.Lots of Knowledge Acquired.Thanks

By Husrav M

Apr 25, 2020

Loved it, for PM s who are just starting very good and useful course