About Project Planning

The purpose of this process area is to establish and maintain plans that define project activities. Estimate the scope of the project. Establish estimates of work product and task attributes. Define the project life cycle. Determine estimate of effort and cost. Establish the budget and schedule. Identify project risks. Plan for the data management, project resources, and needed knowledge and skills. Plan the stakeholder involvement. Establish the project plan. Review plans that affect the project. Reconcile work and resource levels. Obtain commitment to the project plan.

Establish Estimates

Develop a Project Plan

Obtain Commitment to the Plan