The submitted project comprise of the project management related documentation and supporting material that is required in the project planning and management cycle.

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Project Schedule & Resource Allocation Plan
Shuchi Dubey
Walden University
Dr. Deanna Romano
EDUC-6145-2, Project Management in Education & Training
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Project Name
Online Performance Support System/ 4- Phases
Department
Training & Development
Focus Area
Creating an online performance support system for Widgemart Group managers and associates
Project Manager/Lead Instructional Designer
Davey Jones
Prepared By
Document Owner(s)
Project/Organization Role
Davey Jones
Project Manager/ Lead Instructional Designer
Project Schedule Version Control
Version
Date
Author
Change Description
V.0
07/29/2012
Davey Jones
Project Schedule & Resource Allocation Plan

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 PROJECT SCHEDULE PURPOSE......................................................................................... 4
1.1 Resource allocation & Cost Estimation....................................................................... 4
1.2 Project Assumptions ................................................................................................... 7
2 GANTT CHART ....................................................................................................................... 8
3 RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITY MATRIX................................................................ 9
4 SIGNATURES.......................................................................................................................... 9
5 REFERENCES....................................................................................................................... 10

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1 PROJECT SCHEDULE PURPOSE
The following document’s purpose is to provide a detailed overview of the project schedule and cost estimation related to the tasks and resources/team members that will be working in the design and development of training deliverables for Widgemart EPSS training. This document contains schedule details related to start and end dates of the project and tracking information related to when each task/activity should begin and end.
This document is provides you reference on the project schedule’s Gantt chart that illustrates the start and finish dates of the activities. Besides showing the activity start, duration, and completion part of the schedule, the Gantt chart also shows the connection between activities and the calendar, and provides a graphical representation of the activity duration.
In addition, this document will serve as a contract between the Project Team of Widgemart and the Widgmart Project Sponsors, stating what will be delivered according to the budget, time constraints, risks, resources, and standards agreed upon for the project.
1.1 Resource allocation & Cost Estimation
This training will enable managers and associates to perform efficiently in their various job roles and responsibilities. The training is also divided into four phases and following table provides information related to the assigned tasks with no. of hours and the total cost that will take to complete the project and which resource is responsible for what task.
Phase 1: Online QDs – Activity/ Task
Resource: ID – Davey (hourly rate: $25)
Hours worked
Resource: SME – Josie (hourly rate: $30)
Hours Worked
Resource:
Client/
Reviewer – Ellen (hourly rate: $40)
Hours worked
Resource:
Translation & Change Management: Tim & Barry (hourly rate: $20 + $20)
Hours worked
No. of hours
Total Cost
Sub-task 1 - Project Charter & Scope
4
3
1
1
8
$270
Sub-task 2 - Course Analysis
4
3
1
1
8
$270
Sub-task 3 - Scripting for QDs
40
5
-
-
45
$1150
Sub-task 4 - Script Approval
3
1
3
1
8
$265
Sub- task 5 - Revise/Edit Script
5
2
-
1
8
$255
Sub-task 6 -
24
-
-
-
24
$600

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QD Development
Sub-task 7 - Final review/QD Pilot
-
-
16
-
16
$640
Sub-task 8 - Final review/updates
8
8
$200
Sub-task 9 - QA Review/ EPSS Upload
8 (Widgemart EPSS Support)
$0
Phase 2: Training Repository- Activity/Task
Sub-task 1 - Create Help Script
16
16
$400
Sub-task 2 - Edit review
4
3
1
1
8
$270
Sub-task 3- Client review/updates
24
24
$960
Help Upload
-
-
-
-
Upload to be done on Widgemart EPSS
-
Phase 3: Job Aid Function
Sub-task 1 - Scripting Quick Reference Guides (QRG)
32
-
-
-
32
$256
Sub-task 2 - Edit Review QRG
15
3
3
3
24
$705
Sub-task 3 - Client review/updates
24
- Sub-sub- task 1 - Client
-
-
16
-
16
$640

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Review
- Sub-sub- task 2 - QA Review/ EPSS Upload
-
-
-
-
8 (Widgemart EPSS Support)
$0
Phase 4: WBT Training
Sub-task 1 - Scripting for Manager WBT
40
-
-
-
40
$1000
Sub-task 2 - Script Approval
-
8
8
-
16
$560
Sub- task 3 - Revise/Edit Script
5
2
-
1
8
$450
Sub-task 4 - Scripting for Associate WBT
40
-
-
-
40
$1000
Sub-task 5 - Script Approval
-
8
8
-
16
$560
Sub- task 6 - Revise/Edit Script
5
2
-
1
8
$450
Sub-task 6 - WBT Development
-
--
-
-
56 (Contract given to a course development company)
TBD
Sub-task - Course Pilot
-
-
-
-
8
Sub-task - Final review/updates
4
8 (4 hr effort for Graphic change/updates – TBD)
$550
Sub-task - WBT Upload
-
-
-
-
8 (Widgemart EPSS Support)
$0

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1.2 Project Assumptions
Resource Assumptions:
 Audience are expected to be fluent in English and will be available for the scheduled trainings
 Audience are expected to be computer literate and have basic PC skills
 Audience will require to Adobe Flash and Acrobat Reader for viewing videos and to access PDF files of the various User/Quick Reference Guides.
 Audience should have access to EPSS for the training quick demos that will be incorporated within the EPSS system
 A significant percentage of audience will be experienced with the technical environment, such how to access the EPSS and how browse through the basic navigation of the tool
Delivery Assumptions:
 Deliverables will be subject to no more than a specific number of review cycles
 Rework related to client/SME feedback or change request:
- Minimal Rework. Would have a minimal impact on the workload. Typically less than 3% of the total work.
- Some Rework: There would be a requirement for additional work however it could still be accommodated within the existing timeframes. Typically no more than 10% of the total project would need to be reviewed and possibly reworked, or additional work undertaken.
- Medium Rework: There would be either additional resources required, or the finish date would need to be adjusted. Up to 30% of the project would need to be reviewed and potentially reworked or additional work undertaken.
- Significant Rework: A major impact on the project with more than 30% of the project work needing to be reviewed and changed, or additional work undertaken.
 Training Equipment and software applications that are required to be used in the project are known and can be expected to be met.
Budgetary Assumptions:
 The statistics used in preparing the project cost estimates are accurate within a given percent.
 No outside consultation related to the subject matter will be required, such as assistance of SME or outside consultation will be limited to a specified number of days at a specified rate per day.
Environmental Assumptions
 Issues related to the project will be resolved in a timely manner.
 Systems components will be capable of being integrated with minimum rework.

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2 Gantt Chart
Below is displayed the illustrated project schedule Gantt Chart of this course project.
Click on the icon to view the detailed chart of the Project Schedule:
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3 Responsibilities/Accountability Matrix
Displayed below is the Responsibility/Accountability Matrix providing details related to who will do what on the project team.
Responsibility/Accountability Matrix
Task/Phase
Person ->
Davey
Ellen
Josie
Tim
Barry
Needs Assessment & Project Analysis
A
P
P
P
P
Create Project Plan
A
S, I
I
I
I
Create Deliverable Specifications
A, P
S
R
I
I
Deliverables, Testing & Implementation
A, P
S, I
P, R
P, R
P
P = Participate A = Accountable R = Review I = Input Required S = Sign-off Required
4 Signatures
The following people agree that the above information is accurate:
Project Team members
Project/Organization Role
Davey Jones
Project Manager/ Lead Instructional Designer
Ellen
Project Administrator
Josie
Acquisition Manager
Tim
Translation Expert
Barry
Internal Marketing & Change Management
Prepared by _________Davey Jones_________________________
Project Manager
Approved by _________WidgetMart_Group_______________________
Project Sponsor

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5 References
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