Begin Scope Development
Begin scope development is the process of describing, in sufficient detail, the projects deliverables and the work required to accomplish those deliverables, using the IT Project Scope form for guidance. At this early stage of the project planning process the sections of the IT Project Scope form to concentrate on are:
- Team Members
- Purpose of Project
- Background
- Deliverables
- Stakeholders
- Safety, Security, & Risks [known to this stage of the project]
The goal of the begin scope development process is to detail the project work required in order to make good duration and cost estimates needed to develop the project schedule and budget. Therefore, the "purpose of project" and "deliverables" sections should be as detailed as possible. Elaboration of the project scope and refinement of the scope form continue throughout the planning process as details of the project develop.
Please send questions and feedback about the use of this form to it-project-management@vt.edu.
Directions For Use
- Save a copy of the IT Project Scope Form (Word | pdf).
- Guidance is provided within each section of the form.
- Complete the Team Members; Purpose of Project; Background; Deliverables; Stakeholders; and Safety, Security, & Risks sections of the IT Project Scope form.
- Save the partially completed form to be completed later in the Project Scope process.