Workshop objectives: Project Scope and Schedule
- Effective identification and approval of project requirements
- Scope decomposition in both waterfall and agile approaches
- Techniques for estimating time and effort
- Understanding the difference between verification and validation
- Simulation of applying tools and techniques, including AI-supported solutions
This workshop is recommended for
- Practicing project managers looking to structure and formalize their knowledge
- Entry-level project managers
- Managers and leaders overseeing projects
- Project team members
- Candidates preparing for PMP® / CAPM® certification
Workshop agenda
Day 1 – Project Scope
- Delivering value in both waterfall and agile approaches
- Scope management plan
- Requirements management plan
- Requirements elicitation and analysis
- Data collection and analysis techniques
- Design thinking
- Nominal group technique
- Requirements prioritization and ranking
- Requirements traceability matrix
- Defining project scope
- Project scope statement vs. iteration goal
- Preparing the scope structure
- Work breakdown structure (WBS)
- Acceptance criteria
- User stories and product backlog
- Definition of Done
- Verification of requirements
- Process validation
- Product acceptance
Day 2 – Project Schedule
- Schedule management plan
- Rolling wave planning
- Release planning (agile release planning)
- Defining activities in both waterfall and agile approaches
- Activity dependencies
- Activity acceleration and delays
- Time estimation techniques
- Expert judgment vs. Delphi technique
- Analogous vs. parametric estimation
- Three-point estimation vs. PERT method
- Effort estimation techniques
- T-shirt sizing
- Story points
- Planning poker
- Reserve analysis and simulations
- Schedule compression
- Critical path method
- Critical chain method
- Schedule optimization based on resource availability
Languages and locations
The course is delivered online in either Polish or English. We also offer dedicated (closed) workshops, available in both on-site and online formats. Regardless of the delivery mode, we ensure a high level of interactivity and participant engagement, with a strong focus on the practical application of the skills and techniques learned.
The Project Scope and Schedule workshop is the second module of the PMP® Academy - our proprietary program designed to comprehensively prepare participants for the role of an effective project manager. Join the Academy to learn how to apply globally recognized best practices in project management. Learn more about the Academy here. Więcej o Akademii dowiesz się tutaj.
Delivery guarantee
Workshops and training sessions are confirmed 14 days prior to the scheduled delivery date. If the minimum number of participants is not met, the training may be rescheduled or canceled. Participants who have paid prior to a schedule change may choose an alternative date, select a different training topic, or request a full refund.
