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Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Developing a strong Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is the foundation for accurate costing, scheduling, and project control. This course introduces the step-by-step process for identifying project deliverables, breaking them into manageable work packages, and organising them into a clear hierarchy. You’ll learn how to use a WBS Dictionary, assign responsibilities, and prepare data for time and cost management processes that improve project forecasting and accountability.

Short Course
Beginner
30 Minutes
7-Day Access
0.5 CPD Hours, Digital Certificate
AUD $9.99
Who is this course for
  • Project Managers who want to strengthen their planning and scope definition skills
  • Assistant Project Managers who need to understand how WBS supports cost and schedule control
  • Client-Side Project Leads who review project structure and monitor delivery progress
  • Development Managers who coordinate project deliverables and resource planning
  • Anyone involved in project planning and estimation who wants to improve clarity and accuracy
What will I learn
  • What a Work Breakdown Structure is and how it links to project scope and cost planning
  • How to identify and organise project deliverables into logical groupings
  • When to document work packages and define roles through the WBS Dictionary
  • Where WBS fits within the planning, costing, and scheduling phases
  • Why assigning ownership and measurable outputs improves control and communication
What’s covered in this course
  • What are some of the terms of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Learn foundational WBS concepts including Hierarchical Tree Structure, Work Package, Work Package Manager, and Data Dictionary.
  • Introduction to the Work Breakdown Structure: Understand the purpose of the WBS, how it links to deliverables, and its importance in cost and time management processes.
  • Identify project deliverables: Use project scope statements and requirement documents to define deliverables and establish the project scope baseline.
  • Continue the breakdown of the major elements: Break down major deliverables into smaller, measurable tasks to identify resource needs and manage responsibility.
  • Organise work: Structure activities into a hierarchical format (Tier 1–4) to create the full WBS framework.
  • Document individual work packages & detailed components: Capture details such as milestones, cost estimates, resources, and acceptance criteria in a WBS Dictionary.
  • Organise work: Assign responsibility, estimate labour and material effort, and define completion criteria for each package.
  • Document individual work packages & detailed components: Follow the six-step process for building, detailing, and approving a complete WBS and integrating it into the project schedule.
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