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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

JG

May 7, 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.

KG

Jan 16, 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.

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By Faisal M A

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Jul 10, 2025

Very useful course. Highly recommended.

By Manuel A D G P

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Dec 20, 2022

Excellent for a new start in management

By Sean A

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Mar 29, 2022

Super informative and easy to navigate.

By Kadek D O V

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Aug 3, 2021

this was my first course and i love it!

By thulisilerabie

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Mar 16, 2021

One of the most straight forward course

By Luis J O

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Nov 5, 2020

Great work! It was an excellent course.

By Paola L A A

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Sep 27, 2020

Excellent course, very simple and clear

By Dziugas Z

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Sep 9, 2020

Loved the plotline in the case studies.

By Musah H

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Aug 30, 2020

Very educative and interesting program.

By Andreina S M C

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Aug 16, 2020

Excelente curso, muy fácil de entender!

By Evan F R

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Jul 4, 2020

Thanks for a lesson, it really helpfull

By Yohanes A S

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Jul 2, 2020

interesting topic with good explanation

By PUNIT S S

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May 30, 2020

Good course to learn project management

By Asad S

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May 20, 2020

This course is amazing.Great initiative

By Liu X

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Feb 8, 2019

More real-life example would be better.

By Expulso S

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Jan 19, 2018

Great introduction to planning projects

By Nongo M O

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Sep 4, 2017

This course is so precious! Thanks you!

By Cherylene H

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Jul 5, 2017

Good presentations and great resources.

By Vanina G

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May 1, 2017

Absolutely focus on project management.

By Youssef A R

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Apr 4, 2017

Very simple and easy to follow. Thanks.

By Mahewish J

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Oct 19, 2016

It's is excellently well defined course

By Josh S

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Feb 24, 2016

Excelent course!! Thanks for your time.

By Natalia C

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Feb 8, 2016

Easy to understand with great examples.

By Damon S

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Jul 6, 2024

Wow great class as well great trainer.

By Hang C K

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May 29, 2021

improving my skill to manage a project