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Project Management: Creating the WBS

In this guided project you will learn how to build a WBS for your project. You will decompose your project into the main elements, then further decompose those into even smaller, more manageable pieces of work. As we decompose our project into smaller elements, we will be using decomposition rules such as the 100%, and the mutually exclusive elements rules. You will continue decomposition until you get elements that can be estimated properly and that you can delegate to a person or a team. You will also create a WBS dictionary, explaining the elements in your WBS. We will do all of this in Google Sheet, but the same concepts can be used with any tool, i.e. Excel SP, WBS creation tools, etc. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

Status: Project Scoping
Status: Scope Management
BeginnerGuided Project2 hours

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CD

5.0Reviewed Mar 14, 2021

Highly recommend starting with this course to understand the basics of creating a WBS.

DS

5.0Reviewed Apr 20, 2021

The course was confirmed my knowledge that I gained during my past carrier life and encouraged me to learn more and more for further development in the field of project management.

HL

5.0Reviewed Mar 20, 2022

thank you for all of your efforts to give such a great course

SP

5.0Reviewed Sep 13, 2020

A very helpful refresher that actually taught me a few new things!

MG

5.0Reviewed Apr 11, 2023

Course was information, easy to follow, and easy to complete.

MM

5.0Reviewed Oct 16, 2024

This has provided me with valuable insights. I have gained a wealth of knowledge from this.

VN

5.0Reviewed May 16, 2022

explained very clearly thank you so much coursera for bringing uch amazing courses.

NM

4.0Reviewed Dec 12, 2020

Very nice course. Enough information in a limited time.

AP

5.0Reviewed Sep 11, 2020

Instructor was the best thing one could have for this type of guided projects, he explained every thing with such a ease that it was a fun learning experience. lOking forward for more such cources.

JE

5.0Reviewed Oct 26, 2020

The guided course is Super Great and the instructor addresses the course efficiently.

CB

5.0Reviewed Sep 17, 2020

short topic but very useful and simple to understand and apply.

ES

5.0Reviewed Jun 11, 2023

First of all, I thank GodNext, I would like to thank Cousera CompanyI took advantage of the free course offered by the Cousera company (Work Breakdown Structure)

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