Project Planning and Delivery: From Scope to Launch
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Project Planning and Delivery: From Scope to Launch
This course is part of Project & Process Management for a Tech-Driven Workplace Specialization
Instructor: Evan Kimbrell
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What you'll learn
Turn vague requests into outcome-based goals, clear scope, and a 1-page project brief that aligns stakeholders.
Break work into executable tasks, size it quickly, and prioritize with RICE/MoSCoW to make tradeoffs explicit.
Build realistic roadmaps/release plans, map dependencies, and run delivery rituals + status + readiness checks.
Skills you'll gain
- Project Management
- Milestones (Project Management)
- Project Scoping
- Sprint Planning
- Project Schedules
- Project Coordination
- Release Management
- Product Roadmaps
- Stakeholder Communications
- Prioritization
- Project Implementation
- Strategic Prioritization
- Project Estimation
- Scope Management
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Communication Planning
- Project Planning
- Scrum (Software Development)
- Project Documentation
- Project Performance
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March 2026
9 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
e.g. This is primarily aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates interested in engineering or science, along with high school students and professionals with an interest in programming.Project success isn’t just about hitting deadlines—it’s about delivering the right thing, in the right sequence, with clear decisions and communication along the way. In Project Planning & Delivery Essentials, you’ll learn a pragmatic toolkit for planning and delivering projects in modern, cross-functional environments—without drowning in process.
You’ll start by defining outcomes vs. outputs, so you can frame projects around measurable impact instead of just shipping “stuff.” Next, you’ll learn how to scope work clearly, surface assumptions early, and create a one-page project definition brief that aligns stakeholders before execution begins. From there, you’ll break work down into manageable chunks, apply lightweight sizing methods (T-shirt sizing or story points), and use practical prioritization frameworks like RICE and MoSCoW to make tradeoffs explicit. Finally, you’ll build realistic roadmaps and release plans, map dependencies, identify a “critical path lite,” and run execution rhythms—standups, demos, retros, status updates, and readiness checklists—that keep delivery moving and stakeholders informed. By the end, you’ll be able to plan confidently, communicate clearly, and deliver projects with less chaos and more impact.
What's included
3 videos9 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt
3 videos•Total 19 minutes
- New Video•6 minutes
- New Video•7 minutes
- New Video•6 minutes
9 readings•Total 210 minutes
- How to Write Better Outcome Statements•30 minutes
- Going deeper on outcome vs. output thinking•30 minutes
- How to Define Scope Clearly Without Starting a Fight •20 minutes
- 15 Hidden Assumptions Behind Ordinary Projects•20 minutes
- Getting practical with scope framing & assumptions•10 minutes
- How to Turn a Vague Ask into a Strong Project Definition Brief•30 minutes
- 10 Vague Project Requests Rewritten into Clear Brief Summaries•30 minutes
- One Good Project Brief, Line by Line•30 minutes
- Going more in depth on project definition briefs•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 120 minutes
- Practicing recognition of key terms•30 minutes
- Module 1 Knowledge Check•30 minutes
- Scenario: “Improve Customer Service Experience” (Vague Request)•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 15 minutes
- Successful launch, failed impact•15 minutes
What's included
3 videos8 readings2 assignments
3 videos•Total 21 minutes
- Work Breakdown for Knowledge & Tech Projects•7 minutes
- Sizing Work: T-shirt Sizes & Story Points (Without Dogma)•7 minutes
- Prioritization Frameworks (RICE, Impact vs. Effort)•7 minutes
8 readings•Total 205 minutes
- How to Break Down Work Without Creating Fake Clarity•20 minutes
- Case Comparison: Same Project, Four Different Breakdown Structures•20 minutes
- What’s Wrong with This Breakdown?•20 minutes
- Practice work breakdown•50 minutes
- Healthy Estimation Norms: How to Size Without Turning It Into Politics•10 minutes
- Get better at estimating•35 minutes
- When to Use RICE vs. Impact–Effort vs. Simpler Judgment•15 minutes
- Going deeper into prioritization techniques•35 minutes
2 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Module 2 Knowledge Check•30 minutes
- Work Breakdown, Sizing, and Prioritization (RICE) — Trial Onboarding Scenario•60 minutes
What's included
3 videos6 readings2 assignments
3 videos•Total 24 minutes
- Roadmaps vs Release Plans (They’re Not the Same)•8 minutes
- Dependencies, Sequencing & Critical-Path Lite•9 minutes
- Building a Realistic Delivery Plan•7 minutes
6 readings•Total 165 minutes
- What Belongs on a Roadmap vs What Belongs in a Release Plan•20 minutes
- Going deeper into roadmaps vs. release plans•35 minutes
- Worksheet: Dependency Mapper + Critical-Path Lite Builder•30 minutes
- Learn more about dependency mapping, sequencing, and critical-path-lite techniques•30 minutes
- When to Use Gantt-Lite, Swimlanes, or Milestones•15 minutes
- Going deeper into building your delivery plan•35 minutes
2 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Module 3 Knowledge Check•30 minutes
- Roadmaps, Dependencies, and Critical Path Planning•60 minutes
What's included
3 videos6 readings2 assignments
3 videos•Total 24 minutes
- Delivery Ceremonies — Standups, Demos & Retros (Without Theater)•8 minutes
- Stakeholder Comms & Status That People Actually Read•7 minutes
- Readiness Checklists & “Go/No-Go” Decisions•9 minutes
6 readings•Total 150 minutes
- How to Choose the Right Ceremony Cadence for Your Team•10 minutes
- Going deeper into delivery ceremonies•35 minutes
- Examples: Strong Status Lines vs. Weak Status Lines•10 minutes
- Learn more about effective project updates•35 minutes
- Conditional Go: When It’s Smart, and When It’s Dangerous•10 minutes
- Going deeper into checklists and review structures•50 minutes
2 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Module 4 Knowledge Check•30 minutes
- Execution & Stakeholder Clarity Case: Fix the Rhythm, Status, and Readiness•60 minutes
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