Building a Work Breakdown Structure (The Essentials Guide Book 401)

The work breakdown structure, or WBS, is one of the most important deliverables produced on projects. The WBS provides the basis for all planning, executing, monitoring and closing, and closing a project. In many respects, it is the backbone for managing a project.

Learning Objectives
The learning objectives of this guide are:
Identify key steps for building a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Learn the characteristics of a WBS
Recognize the different ways to approach a WBS
Understand the reasons behind progressive elaboration and its relationship to planning packages
Understand what is a work breakdown structure and its benefits