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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Initiating and Planning Projects by University of California, Irvine

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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 ...
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    Aug 30, 2020

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    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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    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.

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    Oct 15, 2020

    Wonderful, informative, well presented course. Learnt a lot of new ideas and skills through it. Thank you very much.

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    Sep 17, 2020

    What a very helpful course for those who want to learn more to be an effective part of a project!!! Sincere Thanks!!

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    Jul 21, 2020

    This Course help to gain knowledge about project management and how to apply those in work life.But need to specific

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    Jun 6, 2020

    The course is really good and each and every point is explained with some task. so, the concept is fully understood.

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    Apr 14, 2020

    So glad I took this course. The best to understand the importance of correct initiation of the project and planning!

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    Apr 2, 2020

    An amazing and magnificent course to take to get to know the PMBOK Guide and how to be an effective Project Manager.

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    By Rithwik M

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    Mar 31, 2020

    Concepts were laid out in a simple manner by the professor. Good course to get into the basics of project management

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    Aug 30, 2021

    Very Insightful and got to learn a lot of new and important things related to project management. Thank you so much

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    By Ruvini A

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    Dec 27, 2020

    Great explanation with attractive presentations. Valuable additional Materials. Participative method to the course.

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    Dec 22, 2020

    It is a well prepared course and rich as far as Initiating and Planning Projects is concerned.

    I enjoyed it.

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    By Farhan S S

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    Sep 3, 2020

    I am totally satisfied doing this course. I learnt many new things from this course and they taught it very simply.

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    By Oscar F R P

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    Aug 21, 2020

    Really interesting, resources are plentyfull and lessons seem to tackle topics directly and do not diverge from it.

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    Jul 10, 2020

    This is a very fascinating way to learn and improve one's learning, The approach to the leaning is a very good one.

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    By Faris N A

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    Jul 2, 2020

    Terimakasih banyak atas ilmu tentang memulai dan merencanakan proyek, sangat membantu dan menambah pengetahuan saya

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    By Sheila

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    Dec 11, 2017

    I really loved the structure. One brief (and easy to follow) lecture and a readable lesson. Instructor was great.

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    By Steve G

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    Sep 25, 2016

    This course is amazing. The course is very informative and i love that it allows me to do this on my own time/pace.

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    By Divyansh v

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    Oct 4, 2015

    it is best pathway to learn about how to deal with different projects .Every manager must do this for better result

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    Jun 8, 2023

    I'm very satysfied with this course. All information shared was clear and shared like "apple by apple". Thank you!

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    By Muthu K M

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    May 31, 2021

    Excellent introduction to Project Management and helps in PMP certification. Wonderful interactive learning tools.

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    By O.K. V

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    Jan 10, 2021

    The course is very structured and have covered all critical elements required to manage the projects successfully.

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    By SHREYA C

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    Oct 16, 2020

    One of the most helpful course. Its very helpful for college students as well to understand business plans better.

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    Jun 18, 2020

    that was really useful course for joiner leadership that improves there skills to controll and initiate a project.

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    By hammad a

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    Apr 14, 2020

    An excellent course; I highly recommend it. This course gives a great overview on initiating and planing projects.

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    By Ahmed R

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    Apr 10, 2020

    It's a good start for anyone wants to study Project Management. I learned a lot. Thank you, Prof. Margaret Meloni

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    By Kevin F S

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    Feb 9, 2016

    Excellent course! I learned a lot from Margaret, the lectures and the presentations were clear and easy to follow.

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