University of California, Irvine
Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development Specialization
University of California, Irvine

Project Management & Other Tools for Career Development Specialization

Margaret  Meloni,  MBA, PMP
Diane Spiegel
Sue Robins, M.S. Ed.

Instructors: Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

(6,452 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

  • Allocate project resources

  • Define a project’s scope

  • Apply management principles and problem-solving skills

  • Communicate with co-workers and produce clear and concise writing

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Taught in English
22 practice exercises

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  • Earn a career certificate from University of California, Irvine

Specialization - 5 course series

What you'll learn

  • Identify project stakeholders

  • Define the role and responsibilities of the project manager

  • Summarize the key elements of a project plan

  • Anticipate common sources of conflict within a project environment

Skills you'll gain

Project Management, Project Planning, and Planning

What you'll learn

  • Define components of a communications management plan

  • Prioritize identified risks

  • Develop responses for high-priority risks

  • Identify and analyze changes to project scope

Skills you'll gain

Change Management, Project Risk Management, Scope Management, Risk Analysis, Project Performance, Change Control, Project Closure, Project Controls, Project Management, Project Documentation, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications, and Communication

What you'll learn

  • Write effective presentations, emails, writing for visual communication

  • Edit and proofread business documents

  • Create business reports and press releases

  • Spot, correct and avoid the most common writing pitfalls

Skills you'll gain

Business Writing, Persuasive Communication, Target Audience, Communication Strategies, Report Writing, Communication, Grammar, Proofreading, Concision, Editing, Presentations, Writing, Global Marketing, Virtual Teams, Business Communication, Press Releases, and Business Correspondence

What you'll learn

  • Understand how negotiation differs from selling

  • Identify common negotiation styles

  • Describe the personal and behavioral characteristics of an effective negotiator

  • Assess your personal style and how it affects the negotiation process

Skills you'll gain

Negotiation, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Planning, Influencing, Assertiveness, Empowerment, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, and General Sales Practices

What you'll learn

  • Reflect on how mindset and personal bias influence your ability to solve problems and make decisions.

  • Explain how organizational decisions impact personal development, team dynamics, and company performance.

  • Analyze the affordances and limitations associated with problem-solving and decision-making.

  • Articulate how team decisions can benefit your professional growth and organizational strategy.

Skills you'll gain

Brainstorming, Systems Thinking, Team Management, Strategic Thinking, Collaboration, and Team Building

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Instructors

Margaret  Meloni,  MBA, PMP
University of California, Irvine
33 Courses1,242,679 learners
Diane Spiegel
University of California, Irvine
7 Courses403,489 learners
Sue Robins, M.S. Ed.
University of California, Irvine
10 Courses360,810 learners

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