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I took a project vs I took up a project

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I took a project' is used when referring to simply accepting or acquiring a project, while 'I took up a project' is used when emphasizing the beginning or initiation of a project.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 7684 views

I took a project

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to accepting or acquiring a project.

This phrase is used to indicate that you have accepted or acquired a project. It is a simple way to express involvement in a project.

Examples:

I took a project from the client last week.
She took a project that was challenging but rewarding.
He took a project that required a lot of research.

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I took a project management course in the past but I don't have a certificate verifying it. Can I claim the course for the training requirement? I have an MBA.
I took a project management course with the intention of taking the exam, but was less enthusiastic after taking the course and the PMP. Sure, there are useful ...
Mar 9, 2015 ... I took a project financial management course many years ago. The course was chalked full of formulas and calculations to analyze project ...
Nov 23, 2009 ... What you may not know is I took a project manager role at one point in my career. I was one of those new guys trying to move up that company ...

Alternatives:

I accepted a project
I acquired a project
I got a project

I took up a project

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when emphasizing the beginning or initiation of a project.

This phrase is used to emphasize the act of starting or initiating a project. It conveys a sense of commitment or action towards the project.

Examples:

She took up a project that required her full attention.
He took up a project that was challenging but exciting.
They took up a project together to make a difference.

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Augmenting the many years of management in IT operations, I took up a project & programme management role in 2006. Through this phase I enriched my ...
Augmenting the many years of management in IT operations, I took up a project & programme management role in 2006. Through this phase I enriched my ...
During the course of my Engineering education I took up a project with MH Electronics, a firm which is a vendor of Indian Ocean Research Organisation ( IORO).
Following my PhD, I took up a project management role in industry which was focused on the growth of GaN, GaAs, InP and GaSb on various substrates by ...

Alternatives:

I started a project
I initiated a project
I began a project

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