Initiating and Planning Projects
Master essential project management skills, from stakeholder identification to project planning and conflict resolution.
Master essential project management skills, from stakeholder identification to project planning and conflict resolution.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development Specialization or Project Management Principles and Practices Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Identify key project characteristics and constraints
Define project manager roles and responsibilities
Develop effective stakeholder management strategies
Create comprehensive project plans
Manage project conflicts effectively
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.6 Hours PreRecorded video
5 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces fundamental concepts of project initiation and planning. Students learn to identify project characteristics, manage stakeholders, and develop effective project plans. The curriculum covers essential topics including project charter development, scope definition, organizational structures, and conflict management. Through practical case studies and exercises, learners develop skills in project leadership and stakeholder management while understanding the balance between authority and influence.
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Module 1 · 20 Minutes to complete
What is a Project?
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Get to Know your Stakeholders
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Scope Matters
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Authority vs. Influence
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Wrap Up
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Expert in Project Management and Instructor at UC Irvine
Margaret Meloni is an instructor at the University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education and the President of Meloni Coaching Solutions, Inc. With a strong background in IT project management and PMO leadership, she specializes in helping project managers navigate the human aspects of their roles. Margaret emphasizes soft skills training, conflict resolution, and effective communication in her courses. She has supported numerous organizations, including Occidental Petroleum and Toyota Motor Credit, and is a recognized contributor to project management literature.Margaret holds a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.B.A. from California State University, Long Beach. She is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and has received the UCLA Distinguished Instructor Award for her teaching excellence. On Coursera, she offers courses such as "Budgeting and Scheduling Projects" and "Managing Project Risks and Changes," aimed at equipping students with essential skills for successful project management.
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