create a detailed Work Breakdown Structure $($WBS$)$ for the project case you presented in Week $3.$ The WBS will break down the project into manageable sections, providing a clear framework for organizing and defining the total scope of the project. This assignment will help you apply project management best practices and ensure all team members understand the project's components and their responsibilities.

Connection to the Course Learning Outcomes

This assignment directly supports the following course learning outcomes:

Define project boundaries by identifying the project$$s scope limits and exclusions.

Demonstrate an understanding of team processes in project management through group projects.

Use real$-$world case studies to apply best practices for managing a project through the five process groups and the entire lifecycle of the project.

Create a work breakdown structure in compliance with project management best practices.

Instructions

Revisit the project case you presented in Week $3.$ Ensure that you have a clear understanding of the project$$s objectives, scope, deliverables, and stakeholders. Work with your team to perform the following tasks:

$1.$ Develop a Work Breakdown Structure $($WBS$)$ for your project case.

Level $1$: Identify the final deliverable of the project. This is the highest level of the WBS and represents the complete project.

Level $2$: Break down Level $1$ element into major components or sub$-$projects. These should represent significant parts of the project deliverables, including project management.

Level $3$: Further decompose Level $2$ elements into smaller, more detailed sections. These sections should be specific enough to assign to a team or individual.

Level $4$: Continue breaking down Level $3$ elements into even finer details. These should be the lowest level of tasks that can be managed and tracked.

$2.$ Use a project management software like Microsoft Project, ProjectLibre, Primavera P$6$ Professional, or any other tool you prefer to create the WBS for your project. Ensure the hierarchy is clearly represented and each level is distinct.

$3.$ Create a visual representation of your WBS$.$ This could be in the form of a chart or diagram. Ensure it is clear and easy to understand, with each level and element properly labeled.

$4.$ Prepare a brief document explaining your WBS$.$ This should include:

Introduction: A brief overview of the project and its objectives.

WBS Structure: A description of the structure and how you broke down the project into levels.

Work Packages: Detailed descriptions of the work packages at Level $4.$ Each work package should include detailed descriptions, time estimates, and required resources.

Assumptions and Exclusions: Any assumptions you made while creating the WBS and any exclusions from the project scope.

$5.$ Example of WBS Levels.

Level $1$: Project Name $($e$.$g$.,$ "Website Development Project"$)$

Level $2$: Major deliverables $($e$.$g$.,$ "Planning", "Design", "Development", "Testing", "Deployment"$)$

Level $3$: Sub$-$components $($e$.$g$.,$ under "Development" $$ "Frontend Development", "Backend Development"$)$

Level $4$: Work Packages $($e$.$g$.,$ under "Frontend Development" $"$HTML$/$CSS coding", "JavaScript development"$)$

For a more detailed example of a Work Breakdown Structure $($WBS$),$ refer to the WBS for the Cornwall Beach Hotel Renovation Project in "Project Management Across Industries."