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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 will be exposed to state-of-the-art methodologies and to considering the challenges of various types of projects....

Top reviews

JL

Sep 6, 2020

Very informative, concise, and easy to digest. Provides a solid foundation / framework for approaching projects, with great tutorials on using software for analysis. Great experience overall, thanks!

MM

Dec 15, 2021

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 Georges N

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Feb 20, 2021

sorry for the rating, it is NOT for the course, but it is for coursera,itself, the course was wonderful, the teacher increased much my experiences, however and after i finished all the course with all the related quiz as submitted, they required a payment for to get the certificate (you may have asked that from the beginning - this is unprofessional) ... disappointed !!

By Keyur M

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Oct 7, 2022

Lot of technicality is not required when it is all about fundamental learning. Training must create interest to learn more about next. We should not make feel like no more now. Not to confuse students.

Some exam questions really keep confusing.

But aotherside yes, we have a lot of good information as well but too much then we should make the topic interesting.

By Gabre C

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Aug 1, 2022

I struggled a bit with the delivery of the lecturer; in some cases, she didn't seem confident about some of the topics which made me second guess her expertise. Overall though it helped me to better understand how to manage projects and gave clarity to some of the things I've done in the past while working on projects.

By Elizabeth H

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Nov 29, 2016

I did learn the basics, but will need to go on and learn more in depth. I'd also like to have more written materials to go with the videos. I know I can download the video transcript, but what I'd like is actual handouts that are organized. I am more of a written/visual learner and need to read to retain information.

By Satish D

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Nov 30, 2015

Pros:

Basics were explained well.

A good kick start for beginners who are travelling towards learning Project planning and management.

Cons:

Wish we had assignments to practice MS Project to a certain extent.

Some of the Quiz questions were confusing (Esp. the 3rd week quiz)

By Zubair A

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Jun 27, 2021

The peer review sections need improvements as there's no way to tell whether my answer is on point or correct [ As no one corrects them ]. Also is it possible that the mentors connect directly with the students for better understanding of the learning materials.

By Linda C

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Mar 18, 2022

Several items are not well aligned to the quiz questions. The project technology segments should be updated to current versions of the software. The general video quality is nice and the flow of activities is well done.

By Tiffany V A

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Dec 27, 2015

The speaker was very difficult to follow with dialogue flow, random pauses, and stumbling over words. The rate of the speaker's speech was also very fast. The material was very useful, and informative otherwise.

By Ryan S

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May 12, 2020

More graphics of the formulas in the video would be helpful and show the graphics longer on the screen and less of the speaker talking would be helpful as well.

By Latha R

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Oct 21, 2020

I need to unenroll, Have clicked on the button a fair few times and it wont allow me ................ can someone please contact me on latar@icloud.com please

By Nicolas E

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Mar 6, 2018

A bit to theoretical for my taste. I was looking for a more hands on approach. Interesting course though and definitely not a waste of time.

By Nayaab K

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Apr 13, 2021

The instructor would slow down when speaking or mumble some words. It was hard to follow when they were teaching.

By Yael D

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May 15, 2020

It was ok but I feel like I need something better to asssit with smaller projects. it felt quite technical

By Markus R

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Mar 8, 2016

A bit short and shallow. Focus is definitely on project planning and not so much on project management.

By SYED W H

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Jan 29, 2021

Overall course was really good but in some video text was not correct which was not understandable.

By Mahmoud B

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May 31, 2020

The course was perfect in terms of being so informative but it lacked interaction and workshops.

By Tyler A

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Dec 4, 2020

Great information. Challenging tests. Knowledgable instructor. Course is lengthy in duration.

By Sachin B

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Apr 25, 2023

I have completed above course. I have received certificate. It is still showing as pending

By Michael a A E H

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Sep 25, 2020

I think this course fit with any one who is trying to start any new project

By Mufaro M

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Nov 11, 2016

very eye opening. videos were very clear and the explanations were clear

By Mirko V

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Aug 18, 2017

I would have liked if there had been more practical exercises

By LB

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Nov 3, 2017

Very good courses as a global view to projet management

By Alok K

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Sep 20, 2021

Average course... Mostly known material but proper way

By sadegh a

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Jun 18, 2016

hi

its a useful course but its too basic.

Thanks

By Pooja A

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Jan 1, 2019

Hopefully more examples in those videos :)