Project Scope Statement Project Name PE Fitness Project Number Prioritization Project Manager Owner(s) NOTE: Remove this note and all instructions in the template for a business professional document. Statement of WorkProject Description and Project Product In this section of the scope statement, we specifically elaborate on what the project will create. One should also discuss here how the project team plans to accomplish this project. This section should be quite detailed, because it creates the basis for the entire project and prepares you for development of your upcoming WBS. Here you should list the high-level tasks and describe how each task will be executed for the project. This section should be based on information found in the project's charter. For example, a software development project would have an overall description (two to three paragraphs explaining the project product). This would be followed by 7-10 pages going into detail about the work being completed on the project. Project Deliverables What are the tangible outputs or services of this project? What big-picture items will have to be created or performed in order to accomplish the statement of work? These are a list of items that will be the result of the execution of the project work packages in the WBS. For example, if your task is to develop software program for application A, one of your deliverables will be software application developed. The project examples in this class normally have 10 to 15 deliverables. Project Objectives What are the cost, schedule, and quality objectives of this project? Your objective statement is likely to be the same or similar as in your project charter, based on any new knowledge. Here you might add goals for the project. Objectives can and often do look past the end for the project, such as an example of cutting costs in operations by 15%. It is highly possible that your project objective will have some subobjectives or goals. For example, the project objective for the software project might be as follows. The objective of this project is to develop a new programming application for the payroll department that will interface with the existing Kronos system by 10/12/2014 at a budgeted cost of $50,000. The goals of the project include the following. Create a newly developed program that will be installed and tested by users. Install and load server hardware required for the application and database environment. Project Assumptions What are the assumptions on which the project is based? Project assumptions are those things we believe to be true without proof for planning purposes. For our software development, we might assume that users will be available to test when needed. We have no way to know this for sure during project planning; thus, it is an assumption for our project. You should have at least 15-20 assumptions. Project Constraints What are the major limiting factors that affect the project? Project constraints are limitations placed upon the project. Many of them are placed by individuals outside of the project. These limitations could be laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, or customer or sponsor requirements. Let's say we are limited to access for 10 users to test the new application. This would be a constraint of resources available to test the project. You should have at least 10-15 constraints. Exclusions What are the boundaries of the project? What is not going to be included in the project? This helps the project manager to set boundaries on the project scope. For example, on our software development project, we might exclude some specific functionality on the program. Let's say Internet access for credit card payments will not be included in the programming for this project. You should have at least 10-15 exclusions. Acceptance Criteria Develop a checklist that will be used by the customer to measure your performance for the project. This includes the following: What must the product be able to do when completed to be acceptable to the customer? What standards or regulations must the product meet? What performance specifications must the product meet to be acceptable to the customer? For example, the new application developed must be installed in accordance with the standard equipment and specifications; functionality tested by the user and accepted prior to implementation. Technical What is needed to make this project functional in terms of equipment, Requirements computers, cash registers, and so forth? What functionality must it have? In our example, there would be specific types of hardware required, such as 2 HP Proliant DL580 G7 high performance servers are needed for the application software program execution and database storage. This section should be three to five pages, depending on the project you selected. Type Name Project Manager Approval Customer or Sponsor Approval APPROVALS Signature Date 1 Project Management 7/10/2016 DeVry University Personal Training Business Project Proposal The need for personal trainers is progressively increasing in the country as both individuals and institutions are in need of the expertise skills provided by instructors. Training is very imperative since it focuses on improving the skills of individuals in their areas of specialization. Furthermore, when individuals have personal trainers, it becomes easier for them to establish their weakness and strong areas. In the end, both organizational and personal goals can only be achieved if people are equipped with necessary skills from personal trainers. This is a project proposal that focuses on what to be created, importance of personal training, the period that the training should take, and the estimated cost of the project. In this case, the Personal Trainer Business Project will be based on the creation of an organization platform where individuals will be seeking personal trainers in different areas. This idea will feature some of the most common services that people need on a regular basis. In this manner, an online website will be created and those who will need any training offered by the set firm will be able to apply for an agreed amount depending on the type and the time it will take (Melton et al. 26). In addition, there will be the creation of a payment channel where clients can pay the expected amount before services are rendered to them. This feature will help avoid any default that is mainly experienced by business people in the industry. Further, the online website will serve as a channel for engaging customers on the quality of the services, outlining their complaints, and ensuring that all services provided to them are as per their preferences and 2 expectations. Moreover, it will be important to set up a physical location in which training of workers will be taking place. Secondly, this project is important because of the impact that it will put on the society and the state in general. In fact, this business will improve the productivity of those trained since they will be able to sharpen their skills (Melton et al. 35). At the end, citizens who will embrace the program will be able to benefit themselves and the economy of the state as well. This situation is evident because when the productivity of a person is improved, he/she is likely to perform well in income generating activities that fulfill the goals and objectives of the nation. Setting up this project will take different stages; hence, it will take some time to be fully established before the operation. In this case, building the online website will be the first step to help launch the business. It will encompass coming up with a strong team of IT experts that will help develop the site and another team that will monitor it. It is estimated to take a period of two months for the online website to start working. The second step will be to identify a strategic location where clients can easily access and inquire about personal training. This place will also act as an area where individuals can visit on a daily basis and be offered with training. One month period will be enough to find a good place to set up the business (Weede 67). Therefore, the whole project is expected to be completed between three and four months. On matters concerning cost, the website is likely to be developed at a fee of $6000 and the premises will take at most $2000 for payment of rent for three months. Thus, the whole amount will be $8000. In brief, this project is of great essence, and it is clear that it will be able to repay itself due to the increasing demand for the services. 3 Works Cited Melton, Trish, Peter Iles-Smith, and James W Yates. Project Benefits Management. Amsterdam: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2008. Print. Weede, Tom. Start Your Own Personal Training Business. [Irvine, Calif.]: Entrepreneur Press, 2008. Print. Project Charter Project Name Project Team Owner(s) PE Fitness Personal Training Project Number Prioritization A404 Start Date: 7/15/2016 Scheduled Completion Date: 8/31/2016 Mission/ Purpose PE fitness is committed to offering everybody a way of exercising and staying healthy on the individuals own terms, based on preference of exercise and timeframe. PE Fitness understands that most of the people are always son the run and we want to create programs which are fun, motivating and easy to get whenever you want it. Project Description and Project Product This project will be based on the creation of an organization platform where individuals will be seeking personal trainers in different areas. This idea will feature some of the most common services that people need on a regular basis. In this manner, an online website will be created and those who will need any training offered by the set firm will be able to apply for an agreed amount depending on the type and the time it will take. Objectives PE Fitness intent is to provide dedicated focus to an individual or small group in order to provide assistance during physical exercise activities. We'll be able to demonstrate proper technique, provide motivation, outline fitness plans, and advise on related needs such as basic dietary strategies. Business Need The need for personal trainers is progressively increasing in the country as both individuals and institutions are in need of the expertise skills provided by instructors. Training is very imperative since it focuses on improving the skills of individuals in their areas of specialization. Furthermore, when individuals have personal trainers, it becomes easier for them to establish their weakness and strong areas. In the end, both organizational and personal goals can only be achieved if people are equipped with necessary skills from personal Project Charter trainers. This is a project proposal that focuses on the importance of personal training, the period that the training should take, and the estimated cost of the project. Milestones Creation of the website that will serve all clients by October 31,2016 Design the business name and the business logo by 1st October 2016. Hire the IT officers and personnel who will help create the website, mange it and monitor activity happening on the website by August 5, 2016 Create an business email and a telephone number by 5 th august 2016 Open bank accounts, paypal accounts and other payment methods that can be used by the customers by July 25, 2016 Obtain the official legal documents which shall guarantee the business a right to begin by July 25, 2016 Buy computers and high speed internet servers that will be used to run the business by August 25, 2016 Budget What is the estimated budget for this project? Estimated Labor Estimated Materials $4000 Estimated Contractors Estimated Equipment and Facilities $4000 Estimated Travel Total Estimated Cost User Acceptance Criteria $8000 PE Fitness should be able to have the website in function. The website functionality shall be checked by the business owner through the customer's feedback. Project Charter High-Level Project Assumptions Setting up this project will take different stages; hence, it will take some time to be fully established before the operation. In this case, building the online website will be the first step to help launch the business. It will encompass coming up with a strong team of IT experts that will help develop the site and another team that will monitor it. It is estimated to take a period of two months for the online website to start working. The second step will be to identify a strategic location where clients can easily access and inquire about personal training. High-Level Project Constraints PE Fitness believes it will compete favorably with the other firms offering the same services and conquer a large market. Exclusions and Boundaries PE Fitness will not hire trainers who lack expertise. PE Fitness will not accept clients without health assessment forms. Clients must sign statement that states the client fully understands the risk and benefits associated with the program. Major Risks - Not enough funding Website down No equipment Client injuries Marketing and advertising inadequate Complex legal and tax requirements No liability insurance KEY STAKEHOLDERS Project Manager Authority Level Pam Edgerton Project Charter Project Core Team Pam Edgerton Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) (What resources will you need with special expertise?) IT/Web Specialist Type Name Project Manager Approval APPROVALS Signature Date 7/17/16 Customer/Sponsor Approval