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Initiating and Planning Projects
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 7 hours
  • Course by University of California, Irvine
  • Offered by

About

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

Modules

Get Started!

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Course Overview
  • Course Survey

What is a Project?

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Quiz

3 Videos

  • 2.1 Lecture
  • 2.3 Case Study
  • Bonus Video: Deciphering the PMBOK® Guide

3 Readings

  • 2.2 Lesson
  • 2.4 Optional Readings
  • 2.5 Exercise

Get to Know your Stakeholders

    • 3 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3 Quiz

3 Videos

  • 3.1 Lecture
  • 3.3 Case Study
  • Bonus Video: A Stakeholder Story

4 Readings

  • Congratulations!
  • 3.2 Lesson
  • 3.4 Optional Readings
  • 3.5 Exercise

Scope Matters

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4 Quiz

3 Videos

  • 4.1 Lecture
  • 4.3 Case Study
  • Bonus Video: WBS - We Build Strength

3 Readings

  • 4.2 Lesson
  • 4.4 Optional Readings
  • 4.5 Exercise

Authority vs. Influence

    • 3 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 5 Quiz

3 Videos

  • 5.1 Lecture
  • 5.3 Case Study
  • Bonus Video: Productive Conflict

4 Readings

  • You're on your Way
  • 5.2 Lesson
  • 5.4 Optional Readings
  • 5.5 Exercise

Wrap Up

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Final Exam

1 Videos

  • Panelist Interview

2 Readings

  • Meet the Panelists
  • Post Course Survey

Auto Summary

"Initiating and Planning Projects" focuses on essential project management skills within Business & Management. Led by Coursera, this foundation-level course delves into roles, responsibilities, and effective planning for successful project outcomes. Spanning 420 minutes, it covers project characteristics, constraints, organizational structures, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution. Subscription options include Starter and Professional tiers, making it ideal for aspiring project managers and business professionals.

Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP
Instructor

Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP