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
Este curso forma parte de Programa Especializado - Introduction to Project Management Principles and Practices
Initiating and Planning Projects
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Programa Especializado - Introduction to Project Management Principles and PracticesUniversity of California, Irvine
Acerca de este Curso
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5,933 calificaciones
Qué aprenderás
Anticipate common sources of conflict within a project environment
Define the role and responsibilities of the project manager
Identify project stakeholders
Summarize the key elements of a project plan
Habilidades que obtendrás
Project ManagementProjectPlanningProject Planning
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
Semana
1Get Started!
Get started in this module by reviewing the course overview and participating in the course survey.
2 readings
2 lecturas
Course Overview10m
Course Survey10m
Semana
2What is a Project?
In this module, we will identify the key characteristics of a project, identify primary project constraints, define the role and responsibilities of the project manager, and identify Project Organizational Structures.
3 videos (Total 25 minutos), 3 readings, 1 quiz
3 lecturas
2.2 Lesson10m
2.4 Optional Readings10m
2.5 Exercise10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Module 2 Quiz20m
Semana
3Get to Know your Stakeholders
In this module, we will understand the definition of a project stakeholder, identify who they are, identify their information needs, and define responsibility for managing stakeholders and controlling their engagement.
3 videos (Total 22 minutos), 4 readings, 1 quiz
4 lecturas
Congratulations!10m
3.2 Lesson10m
3.4 Optional Readings10m
3.5 Exercise10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Module 3 Quiz20m
Semana
4Scope Matters
In this module, we will define the purpose of using a project charter, summarize the key elements of a project plan, and discuss the scope statement and the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
3 videos (Total 24 minutos), 3 readings, 1 quiz
3 lecturas
4.2 Lesson10m
4.4 Optional Readings10m
4.5 Exercise10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Module 4 Quiz20m
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comenzó una nueva carrera después de completar estos cursos
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consiguió un beneficio tangible en su carrera profesional gracias a este curso
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Principales revisiones
Aspectos destacados
foundational knowledge
(842)introductory course
(675)por DS•Nov 20th 2017
It was very helpful for me to understand what the project management is. I am just thinking about starting this new career path and i was feeling comfortable in this field during the learning process.
por OU•Mar 27th 2018
This is absolutely worth everything that I invested into this course. And I do not mind studying it all over again! I recommend it for anyone who wants to learn project management. Thank you Margaret.
Instructor
Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP
Instructor, University of California, Irvine ExtensionAcerca de University of California, Irvine
Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.
Acerca del programa especializado Introduction to Project Management Principles and Practices
This specialization is a precursor to the Applied Project Management Certificate. Project management has been proven to be the most effective method of delivering products within cost, schedule, and resource constraints. This intensive and hands-on series of courses gives you the skills to ensure your projects are completed on time and on budget while giving the user the product they expect. You will gain a strong working knowledge of the basics of project management and be able to immediately use that knowledge to effectively manage work projects. At the end of the series you will be able to identify and manage the product scope, build a work breakdown structure, create a project plan, create the project budget, define and allocate resources, manage the project development, identify and manage risks, and understand the project procurement process.
Preguntas Frecuentes
¿Cuándo podré acceder a las lecciones y tareas?
Una vez que te inscribes para obtener un Certificado, tendrás acceso a todos los videos, cuestionarios y tareas de programación (si corresponde). Las tareas calificadas por compañeros solo pueden enviarse y revisarse una vez que haya comenzado tu sesión. Si eliges explorar el curso sin comprarlo, es posible que no puedas acceder a determinadas tareas.
¿Qué recibiré si me suscribo a este Programa especializado?
Cuando te inscribes en un curso, obtienes acceso a todos los cursos que forman parte del Programa especializado y te darán un Certificado cuando completes el trabajo. Se añadirá tu Certificado electrónico a la página Logros. Desde allí, puedes imprimir tu Certificado o añadirlo a tu perfil de LinkedIn. Si solo quieres leer y visualizar el contenido del curso, puedes auditar el curso sin costo.
¿Cuál es la política de reembolsos?
¿Hay ayuda económica disponible?
Is there a way I can get University credit for completing this course?
Courses in this introduction specialization will not receive UCI credit. However, you will be able to receive an University issued Professional Certificate and 12 academic credits for the Applied Project Management Certificate.
https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificate/applied-project-management
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