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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

RN

Apr 25, 2021

It was an outstanding experience studying this course. I did not only learn but practice the theory as well. Instructor teaches in such a manner that one remembers what she said for a lifetime.

SA

May 18, 2023

This is a course that everyone somehow involved with project planning should follow. it gives a great inside on the technical aspect and organizational tips on how to plan and execute a project.

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By Nathan J

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Mar 13, 2019

Very easy to follow even for a beginner.

By Krishnan S

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Jun 17, 2017

Links for future reference can be shared

By Laxman G

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Dec 11, 2016

This course is reaaly helpful. thank you

By S S

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May 11, 2016

excellent examples and very good videos.

By Marc H

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Nov 1, 2015

Lessons are not compatible with tablets.

By Suryakant R

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Oct 31, 2020

I am improved a lot

Thanks Coursera Team

By Simone S

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Jul 16, 2020

The course content was very informative

By RAHUL K S

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Apr 8, 2020

WOw..! This is very informative course.

By Abd E H

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Feb 25, 2018

A very good start in project management

By DUBRASKA P B

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Mar 9, 2017

Great! i learn how to manage the pmbook

By John P S

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Dec 16, 2016

Good first steps in project management,

By WEI Q

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Nov 8, 2015

Good course with best reading materials

By Janel H

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Oct 28, 2020

Very good, fast-paced and interesting.

By Keshri J

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Oct 6, 2020

Thanks for the lecturer was excellence

By Bhushan R D

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Sep 24, 2020

Excellent explanation and presentation

By Julia Z

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Aug 20, 2020

A lot of theory bur very poor practice

By Gouthaman P V

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Jul 24, 2020

Very insightful course. Learned a lot.

By Prateek R P

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May 31, 2020

It could Have more video explanations.

By Nguyễn Q H

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Sep 25, 2019

Helpfull, intersting and easy to learn

By Kit F

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Apr 12, 2017

Solid information, decent presentation

By Andras B

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Oct 13, 2016

Modern style, well organised material.

By Abdallah t

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Jan 7, 2021

Need more videos than written lessons

By Riya D

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Apr 25, 2020

course was good and learnt new things

By صالح ع

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Nov 13, 2019

Thank you its great courses I love it

By Evan S

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May 26, 2017

All information was taught concisely.