Project Scope Management

What the page covers

The unit follows the scope processes in order: plan scope management, collect requirements, define scope, build the work breakdown structure, validate scope and control scope. Most of the material is mind maps, with flashcard decks, notes, slides, a flowchart and quizzes alongside them.

Where to start

Begin with the flashcard deck 05 PROJECT SCOPE MANAGEMENT. It lists the six processes and separates product scope from project scope, so it gives you the overall shape before the detail.

Next, open the mind map Project Scope Management Process. It sets out inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs, for example the project management plan, project charter and enterprise environmental factors feeding into the scope management plan and requirements management plan.

Working process by process

• Plan Scope Management: the maps on planning scope show the scope management plan and requirements management plan.
• Collect Requirements: one map lists inputs such as the stakeholder register and project charter, plus techniques like interviews and focus groups. The note on collect requirements techniques is a useful companion.
• Scope levels: the map on scope levels covers the WBS hierarchy, control accounts and work packages, with an exam tip to name work packages with nouns, as things rather than actions.
• Validate and control: the maps on validating scope describe frequent planned meetings with the customer. The controlling scope map covers variance analysis and updating the baseline.

Using quizzes and maps together

Take a quiz first, such as Scope or PROJECT SCOPE, and note which processes you miss. Then go back to the matching mind map and read its inputs and outputs. Retake the quiz afterwards to see what has stuck. Some resources are in Spanish or German, which may help if you study in those languages.

Where it sits

This unit belongs to the Project Management strand of Business administration and management (incl. project management). Pick a map, then try making your own flashcards from it.