Tools and Techniques for Project Scope Management

Introduction

Proper definition of project scope is critical to enhancing the quality, cost, and time frame of a project. With a clear scope definition, it becomes easier to manage changes throughout the project. Maintaining scope effectively supports integration and helps control changes, avoiding issues like scope creep, cost overruns, and missed deadlines.

This course on Project Scope Management Tools and Techniques focuses on developing a clear project scope and establishing effective scope management systems. Participants will gain an understanding of how scope management contributes to overall project management and change control processes.

Objectives

By the end of this Project Scope Management Tools and Techniques course, participants will be able to:

• Develop a precise and well-articulated scope statement.
• Establish the work required to accomplish the project scope.
• Implement methods for verifying the scope of deliverables.
• Employ tools and techniques for effective scope control throughout the project.

Training Methodology

• Group Discussions
• Simulations
• Role Playing
• Expert Panels

Course Outline

Unit 1: Plan Scope Management

• Create and document processes, procedures, and frameworks for defining project scope.
• Develop Scope and Requirements Management Plans related to project construction and operations.

Unit 2: Collect Requirements

• Identify essential requirements for each project phase, organization, and communication channels.
• Understand and categorize requirement types.

Unit 3: Define Scope

• Differentiate between a Project Charter and a Project Scope Statement.
• Write a detailed Project Scope Statement.
• Distinguish between Project Scope and Product Scope.

Unit 4: Create WBS

• Develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) using appropriate procedures.
• Utilize frameworks or procedures to create a WBS.

Unit 5: Validate Scope

• Set criteria for each project output.
• Apply methods for scope validation.
• Understand the purpose and timing of scope validation.

Unit 6: Control Scope

• Implement management control techniques for scope management baselines and changes.
• Assess the relationship between Change Control Management Principles and Control Scope processes.