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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

KG

Jan 17, 2020

This course is extremely helpful to me as I begin to take on the role of Project Manager. I plan on coming back to this course as I move through my assignment and using it to help me do my job.

JG

May 8, 2016

It's a good start for those who want to learn about Project Management. In my case I want to refresh my knowledge and maybe use the Certificate Version to get the chace to take the test as PMP.

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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 25, 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 4, 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 6, 2017

Great overview on project management

By Ayham T

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Oct 14, 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 7, 2016

Splendid! Heading towards Capstone!

By J N

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Feb 7, 2016

Very well presented and informative.

By Adel H

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Nov 24, 2015

it is really good and worth the time

By MOHAMMED A T N

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May 7, 2025

روووعه وتم الاستمتاع بها وشكراً لكم

By Andrés G B

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Jul 9, 2023

Great Material and excellent course

By Irene L

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Aug 21, 2021

This was a very informative course.