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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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Initiating and Planning Projects

This course includes

7 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

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

Project Management
Stakeholder Analysis
Project Planning
Conflict Resolution
Leadership
Project Charter
Scope Management
Work Breakdown Structure
Project Organization
Team Management

This course includes:

1.6 Hours PreRecorded video

5 quizzes

Access on Mobile, Desktop

FullTime access

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Top companies offer this course to their employees

Top companies provide this course to enhance their employees' skills, ensuring they excel in handling complex projects and drive organizational success.

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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

Margaret Meloni
Margaret Meloni

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23,187 Reviews

11,60,889 Students

33 Courses

Instructor, University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education

Margaret Meloni is the President of Meloni Coaching Solutions, Inc., a company dedicated to assisting individuals in navigating the human aspects of project management. With experience supporting major organizations like Occidental Petroleum, Northrop Grumman, Toyota Motor Credit, and Southern California Edison, Margaret has a deep understanding of the challenges project managers face. She emphasizes the importance of soft skills training, such as conflict resolution, for project managers to succeed in their roles.A contributing author to 101 Great Ways to Enhance Your Career and a regular contributor to PM Network® magazine, Margaret has built a reputation for her expertise in conflict resolution and best practices in project management. She is also an accomplished blogger at Toolbox.Margaret holds a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.B.A. from California State University, Long Beach, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). As a recipient of the UCLA Distinguished Instructor award, she is a dynamic speaker known for combining inspiration, practical insights, and humor to help audiences understand the critical role of soft skills in professional success.

Initiating and Planning Projects

This course includes

7 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

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