How does this course help me understand the project planning process?

With the help of this course, you'll learn how to assess project needs, select development approaches, estimate work effort, and create integrated project plans. You'll also explore how to bring different project plans together, manage requirements, define project scope, and prioritize work to support value-based delivery.

How is this course different from other project management planning courses?

This course takes you through the complete planning journey, from understanding project needs and selecting the right approach to managing scope and delivering business value. It also introduces data and AI-assisted planning, helping you understand how modern tools can support better project decisions.

Can this course help me become more productive at work?

Yes, this course can help you improve your productivity at work by teaching you how to plan project activities, manage resources, prioritize tasks, and make informed decisions. You'll also explore how data and AI can support better planning and more efficient project workflows.

Is this Project Planning course aligned with the 2026 PMP Exam Content Outline (ECO)?

Yes, this course covers key project planning topics aligned with the 2026 PMP ECO, including integrated project planning, requirements and scope management, and value-based delivery.

Which domain of the 2026 PMP Exam Content Outline (ECO) does this course cover?

This course primarily focuses on topics aligned with Domain II: Process, which accounts for 41% of the 2026 PMP exam.

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Project Planning: Requirements to Value Delivery

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Project Planning: Requirements to Value Delivery

Instructor: LearnKartS

7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Integrated project planning, covering project needs, development approaches, execution strategies, effort estimation, and plan integration.
Data and AI-assisted project planning, including project data analysis, AI-supported decisions, validation, and human oversight.
Requirements and scope management, focusing on elicitation, prioritization, scope definition, work breakdown, and scope baselines.
Value-based delivery, covering stakeholder feedback, work prioritization, incremental delivery, and benefits measurement.

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There are 7 modules in this course

What if you could turn project requirements into clear plans, align resources, manage scope, and deliver real value? This Project Planning course helps you do just that by building the skills to create integrated plans, manage requirements, and make informed decisions for better project delivery.

You'll start by learning to understand project needs, choose the right approach, estimate work, and create project plans. Then, you’ll explore how to integrate plans and use data and AI to support planning decisions. You'll also learn to gather and prioritize requirements, define project scope, and break work into manageable tasks using work breakdown structures. Finally, you’ll discover how to prioritize work based on stakeholder feedback, deliver value incrementally, and measure project benefits. The uniqueness of this course lies in its focus on the latest project planning concepts based on PMBOK 8 and aligned with the 2026 PMP® ECO. Perfect for aspiring project managers, project coordinators, & team leads. Enroll now to turn plans into value. Disclaimer: PMP® and Project Management Professional® are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. This course is not affiliated with or endorsed by PMI®.

Explore project needs, development approaches, execution strategies, and effort estimation techniques. Learn to identify dependencies and create an integrated project management plan.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment4 plugins

6 videosTotal 31 minutes

Why Integrated Project Planning Matters4 minutes
Assessing Project Needs, Complexity, and Magnitude7 minutes
Selecting the Development Approach5 minutes
Selecting the Project Execution Strategy5 minutes
Estimating Work Effort5 minutes
Identifying Dependencies and Planning Gaps5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Knowledge Check: Establishing the Integrated Project Plan10 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Determining Critical Project Information5 minutes
Creating the Integrated Project Management Plan5 minutes
Effort Estimation Techniques — Practical Guide5 minutes
Build the Foundation of an Integrated Project Plan5 minutes

Learn to integrate scope, schedule, resources, finances, risks, and stakeholder plans. Explore make-or-buy decisions and resolve conflicts across project components.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 plugin

5 videosTotal 27 minutes

Why Project Plans Must Work Together2 minutes
Integrating Scope, Schedule, and Resource Planning6 minutes
Integrating Financial, Quality, Risk, and Procurement Planning7 minutes
Integrating Stakeholder and Communication Planning5 minutes
Integrating Component Plans into the Project Management Plan7 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Knowledge Check: Integrating and Managing Project Plans30 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Make-or-Buy Analysis — Practical Guide5 minutes

Explore data-driven decision-making and AI-assisted project planning techniques. Learn to validate AI recommendations, recognize limitations, and protect sensitive information.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment4 plugins

4 videosTotal 19 minutes

Why Data and AI Matter in Project Planning2 minutes
AI-Assisted Planning and Analysis6 minutes
Using AI to Support Project Decision-Making5 minutes
AI Limitations and Need for Human Oversight6 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Knowledge Check: Data and AI-Assisted Project Planning this is title 10 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Using Project Data for Decision-Making5 minutes
Validating AI-Generated Information5 minutes
Protecting Sensitive Project Information When Using AI5 minutes
Interactive Activity: Evaluate an AI-Assisted Planning Recommendation5 minutes

Learn to identify, analyze, and prioritize project requirements. Explore scope definition, boundaries, exclusions, and stakeholder agreement.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment3 plugins

6 videosTotal 33 minutes

Why Requirements and Scope Matter3 minutes
Understanding Requirements and Their Sources7 minutes
Eliciting Requirements and Selecting Elicitation Techniques7 minutes
Analyzing and Prioritizing Requirements7 minutes
Establishing Scope Boundaries and Exclusions5 minutes
Obtaining Stakeholder Agreement on Scope5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Knowledge Check: Requirements and Project Scope10 minutes

3 pluginsTotal 15 minutes

Project Scope vs. Product Scope5 minutes
Defining Project Scope5 minutes
Scope Definition Inputs and Outputs5 minutes

Explore Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), decomposition, work packages, and scope baselines. Learn to break project deliverables into manageable components across different project approaches.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment1 plugin

4 videosTotal 20 minutes

Why Breaking Down Project Scope Matters2 minutes
Work Breakdown Structures, Decomposition, and Work Packages6 minutes
Scope Baseline and Its Components7 minutes
Applying Scope Breakdown Across Predictive and Adaptive Projects5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Knowledge Check: Breaking Down Project Scope10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Interactive Activity: Create a Simplified Work Breakdown Structure5 minutes

Explore value-based prioritization, incremental delivery, and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). Learn to measure project benefits, evaluate delivery options, and maximize business value.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 plugin

5 videosTotal 31 minutes

Why Value-Based Delivery Matters2 minutes
Understanding Value, Outcomes, Benefits, and Deliverables7 minutes
Prioritizing Work Using Value and Stakeholder Feedback7 minutes
Incremental Value Delivery and Minimum Viable Product7 minutes
Measuring Benefits and Tracking Business Value7 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Knowledge Check: Value-Based Project Delivery10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Evaluating Delivery Options5 minutes

Review key project planning concepts and access bonus learning resources. Complete the final course assessment and prepare for continued professional development.

What's included

1 reading1 assignment1 plugin

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Frequently asked questions

A solid understanding of project management fundamentals is recommended. Learners can build this foundation through the Project Management Fundamentals course in the PMP Exam Preparation Specialization.

This course is ideal for project managers, project coordinators, team leads, and professionals looking to strengthen their project planning, requirements management, scope management, and decision-making skills.

Yes, this course will help you understand project estimation by introducing techniques such as analogous, parametric, and bottom-up estimating. You'll also learn when to use each technique and how it supports better project planning decisions.

To access course materials, assignments, and earn a Certificate, you'll need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. Eligible learners may also have the option to start with a Free Trial. Some courses may also offer a Full Course, No Certificate option. This lets you access course materials, submit required assessments, and receive a final grade, but you won't be able to earn or purchase a Certificate.