To learn about the Develop and Apply Methods, Tools, and Techniques to Develop and Manage Project Scope task, we recommend exploring the following PMI resources and books::
- PMBOK® Guide (7th Edition):
- Scope Management Chapter: This chapter provides comprehensive guidance on developing the project scope, including techniques such as scope definition, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) creation, scope validation, and scope control. It covers the tools and techniques needed to manage scope effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
- Tailoring Considerations: The PMBOK® Guide also offers advice on tailoring scope management practices based on project size, complexity, and industry-specific needs.
- Practice Standard for Work Breakdown Structures (WBS): This practice standard is specifically focused on creating and managing a WBS, a key tool in defining and managing project scope. It provides detailed methodologies and best practices for developing and applying WBS to manage project scope effectively.
- PMI’s Practice Standard for Project Estimating: This standard includes methods and techniques that can be applied in the scope management process, particularly in estimating the resources and effort required to deliver the defined scope.