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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

PD

Jan 29, 2020

Thank you to Coursera for such a great platform to improve our skills and literacy.The learning environment offered here is completely a learn at your own pace environment,making it flexible to learn.

SY

Aug 31, 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.

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May 23, 2022

Simple to comprehend and insightful!

By Erneste S

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Aug 13, 2021

This course is very well structured

By Nora A

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Jun 19, 2021

amazing course it was really helpful

By David N

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Mar 16, 2021

I really learned so much. Thank you.

By Adri R

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Feb 26, 2021

Excellent material! Highly recommend

By Paul B

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Dec 15, 2020

very enjoyable course easy to follow

By Krisxan D N

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Dec 1, 2020

The course is awesome. I so love it!

By Aylin Y

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Dec 1, 2020

it was very satisfying thanks a lot!

By Sara A

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Oct 24, 2020

I am very happy to join this course.

By Susan L

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Aug 9, 2020

Excellent and well organized course.

By Puppala A K

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Jul 15, 2020

Excellent Course, I enjoyed learning

By Redwan U

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Jun 2, 2020

It's very effective and interesting.

By Naveen M

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May 23, 2020

This course is designed in good way.

By Chen L

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Apr 17, 2020

I like this course, very practical !

By Yevheniia R

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Apr 3, 2020

Wonderful and very helpful course!!!

By Amit G

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Feb 23, 2018

Excellent Course and great delivery!

By Dotrus W

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Feb 20, 2018

Very informative and well organized!

By Ori

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Dec 5, 2017

Great overview on project management

By Ayham T

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Oct 13, 2017

This course is easy, nice and useful

By Bhavik M

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Aug 20, 2017

well manage course for the beginners

By Wilton S

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Oct 23, 2016

Great course! Keep up the good work!

By Dario R

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Sep 10, 2016

Excellent course. Highly recommended

By Leia P

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Jul 1, 2016

Great course to start in this topic.

By Shalav S J B R

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Mar 16, 2016

Great course, thoroughly enjoyed it.

By Lawrence L

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Feb 6, 2016

Splendid! Heading towards Capstone!