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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management by University of Virginia

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    About the Course

    Projects are all around us. Virtually every organization runs projects, either formally or informally. We are engaged in projects at home and at
    work. Across settings, planning principles and execution methodologies can offer ways in which projects can be run more effectively and
    efficiently. Project management provides organizations (and individuals) with the language and the frameworks for scoping projects,
    sequencing activities, utilizing resources, and minimizing risks. This is an introductory course on the key concepts of planning and executing
    projects. We will identify factors that lead to project success, and learn how to plan, analyze, and manage projects. Learners ...
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    Dec 31, 2020

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    This is very good course to understand the fundamentals of project planning and management. The instructor explain the concept in a simple way. There are good examples given to understand the course.

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    Dec 15, 2021

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    This is very good course to understand the fundamentals of project planning and management. The instructor explain the concept in a simple way. There are good examples given to understand the course.

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    By Dmitry A

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    Aug 5, 2017

    Great course for those who has no idea about what the project management is. Course materials are sufficient and professor is really great, she knows how to present information!

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    By Samikshya P

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    May 6, 2021

    Very useful course on Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management. Advisable for all grades once to complete it. I personally recommend this to all. In fact I learnt a lot.

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    By Darren R

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    Nov 12, 2020

    A great course for beginners like me. I am proud to have taken this short course about planning and management. This helps me in my career and a plus factor in job application.

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    By Julianne N

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    Aug 29, 2018

    This was very well done! Highly informative and interactive, not at all overwhelming, and obviously very well planned (as one would expect from a course on Project Management).

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    By Mehdi I

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    Jul 15, 2018

    The tools and techniques taught in this course are very helpful for managing a project. The course also offered real life experiences and examples so that learners can relate.

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    Jun 9, 2018

    The course was very informative and covered the basics very well. It was entirely worth taking and the course was very manageable to take along with my standard work schedule.

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    By Rosabel C

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    Oct 6, 2020

    The course is very informative and handy in decision-making. My knowledge on business management was somehow refreshed and expanded through this course. Thank you very much!

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    By Raymond S

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    May 13, 2017

    I am thankful for this course. Week 3 was one of the best for me and learning what I did about risk is so critical to project success. I encourage everyone to give it a try.

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    Nov 3, 2024

    This is an excellent introduction. I provides concept and introduction to tools and analytical process to better mange projects and programs. I would recommend this course.

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    By Mauricio g s

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    Sep 18, 2020

    En mi opinión es un curso muy completo, permite tener un panorama más amplio sobre la manera correcta de administrar un proyecto, ha sido muy satisfactorio. Muchas gracias.

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    By Pedro A F

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    Jul 18, 2021

    Very good course, great teacher, great explanations and content All the videos and reading material are concise but adequate with just the right and necessary information.

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    By Ivan L J

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    Feb 2, 2016

    The course has important insights about the Planning a Project. I really liked it and it was not time consuming, you can do it easily with your daily routine. Really good!

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    By Jude N

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    Jul 9, 2020

    I really loved this course. I learned a lot about how to plan, manage, and execute projects. Looking forward to apply these concepts on my business venture in the future.

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    By Raj D

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    May 12, 2020

    it was really great, the explanation of the critical topics was really great topics like CPM but i would like to suggest cover one more method called PERT in this course.

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    By KATOTO D

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    May 20, 2023

    It was practical and so hands on. I will keep reviewing these topics and modules as I progress in my project management career. Thank you so much University of Virginia.

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    By SHERMANN B S

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    Dec 29, 2020

    Not something that is easy but manage it with limited time due current workload but all in all it is very beneficial for developing new skills as well add new knowledge.

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    By Samy S

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    May 19, 2020

    The course allowed me to review some project management basics, learn new things and the teacher was really clear in breaking down points and illustrating them. Perfect!

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    By Neha G

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    Jul 30, 2020

    I really found this course amazing .. It has given me immense knowledge about the course .

    Excellent Materials and very clear understanding . Thanks to the Facilitator .

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    By A. S S

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    Jul 10, 2020

    A very comprehensive approach to the Science of Project Management using simple up-to-date tools and simple easy to follow language. My commendation to the Course Team.

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    By Archana S

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    Apr 16, 2021

    Very helpful to learn the skills used in planning ,initiating and execution of a Project.

    I would recommend to do the course who want to be a Project Manager in future.

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    By chirag b

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    Jun 5, 2020

    Very good course. Recommend to everyone (Beginners too) who wants to learn or expand knowledge in PM. The instructions / teaching and examples are very clear and crisp

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    By Arturo O R

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    Sep 19, 2016

    Aunque es un curso de fundamentos de la Administración de Proyectos, me parece que es bastante completo. Hay claridad por parte de la profesora y el material es bueno.

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    By Anishius F

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    Jan 14, 2023

    I would like to thank Yael Grushka-Cockayne for giving this wonderful lecture and Coursera team for giving me this opportunity to learn.

    Once again thank you so much!

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    By Vera P

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    Dec 6, 2015

    One of the best courses I ever taken on project management. Touches all the information you need as a PM so than you can expand the knowlege of those you need or use.

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    By Hubert P

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    Jun 18, 2023

    Great introduction for beginners! Even as a experienced Project Manager in projects (developing electro-mechanical-systems) I have learned two new KPIs (CPI, SPI) :)

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