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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

SY

Aug 30, 2020

The course is a very great asset to any aspiring project manager. You get to understand the fundamentals and essentials in any given project and the means to ameliorate conflicts amongst stakeholders.

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 Maricela M

Aug 30, 2020

Great way to gain background knowledge on Project Management!

By Bharath K

Jul 6, 2020

Learned the things that which are very use full for my career

By Dana S

Apr 11, 2020

Very informative and easy to follow, with a great instructor!

By Sidhardha R T

Apr 3, 2020

great course for Project Managers for initiating and planning

By Yevhen F

Jan 12, 2020

Very good course. IMHO Optional readings are most beneficial.

By Baba H S

Dec 28, 2019

Good content, it improves my project management understanding

By Eyasu M H

Dec 30, 2018

A wonderful course.I wish I could enroll in the next courses!

By Evgenii K

Jul 15, 2018

Great course! Easy, interesting and give good base knowledge.

By Kamran Z

Jan 18, 2018

An extraordinary knowledge for beginners. Thank you coursera.

By Andy M K

Dec 6, 2017

It was really helpful for remind me basic stuff og PM. Thanks

By Marcelo F

Sep 10, 2017

A great introduction to the world of the project management!!

By I-Chun C

Apr 19, 2017

Great course with simple concept. Easy for beginners to start

By Matthew E

Nov 20, 2016

Was a great course. Takes you through the material with ease.

By Amos “ o a M S

Feb 7, 2016

This course has improved my performance as a Project Manager.

By Shara V A

Apr 8, 2022

Thank you for offering this course. It is really a big help.

By Venkateswara R V

Sep 5, 2021

Helps to understand how to initiate and plana project better

By Gerald O

Jan 20, 2021

Gained a lot of insights in Initiating and planning projects

By Martin T

Oct 17, 2020

It was a great introductiong to get to know the basics of PM

By Satish M

Aug 6, 2020

Great course .. It adds greatly and helps you to plan better

By Livia S A d S

Jul 14, 2020

Great material, interesting classes and dynamic progression.

By Elycia T

Mar 15, 2020

Great gateway into learning professional project management!

By Abhishek D

Feb 8, 2020

A wonderful introduction to the world of project management!

By Xenia S

Aug 27, 2019

Thank you! It was a great useful and interesting experience.

By Fabiana S B

Oct 3, 2018

The content is rich in information and the videos are great.

By Caroline M

Oct 12, 2016

Great course. It is also a good preparation for the PMP test