In this guided project you will learn how to build a WBS for your project. You will decompose your project into the main elements, then further decompose those into even smaller, more manageable pieces of work. As we decompose our project into smaller elements, we will be using decomposition rules such as the 100%, and the mutually exclusive elements rules. You will continue decomposition until you get elements that can be estimated properly and that you can delegate to a person or a team. You will also create a WBS dictionary, explaining the elements in your WBS. We will do all of this in Google Sheet, but the same concepts can be used with any tool, i.e. Excel SP, WBS creation tools, etc.
Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.
Status: Project Scoping
Project Scoping
Status: Procedure Development
Procedure Development
Beginner·Guided Project·2 hours
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5.0
·Reviewed Apr 20, 2021
The course was confirmed my knowledge that I gained during my past carrier life and encouraged me to learn more and more for further development in the field of project management.
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 26, 2020
The guided course is Super Great and the instructor addresses the course efficiently.
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 11, 2023
Course was information, easy to follow, and easy to complete.
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 16, 2024
This has provided me with valuable insights. I have gained a wealth of knowledge from this.
5.0
·Reviewed May 9, 2022
This course was verry helfull and i'm glad i took the course
4.0
·Reviewed Jul 28, 2022
It is a very fruitful learning . it helps alot in increasing my expertise in project management.
5.0
·Reviewed May 16, 2022
explained very clearly thank you so much coursera for bringing uch amazing courses.
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 16, 2020
Very good course! I highly recommend it as a Project Management course for beginners.
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 13, 2020
A very helpful refresher that actually taught me a few new things!
4.0
·Reviewed Dec 12, 2020
Very nice course. Enough information in a limited time.
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 17, 2020
short topic but very useful and simple to understand and apply.
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 26, 2020
A good project and introduction can be improved more !!
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Fatin
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 27, 2022
I reckon this is a quick project for newcomers that provides a solid foundation in project management and work breakdown structures. It can help one understand the gist of how to construct a project. Yes, the content is extremely basic and simple to grasp!
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GAURAB
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 2, 2020
Good Project. However, get a brief knowledge of the subject matter before diving into the project. Trust me, the experience will be a lot better then and it's fairly easy getting readily available information on the net.
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Daniyal
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 5, 2021
This course is quite helpful in terms of understanding WBS as one can easily learn to design one through this course and will also learn about how to efficiently manage a project so as to conduct operations on time.
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Abhishek
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 12, 2020
Instructor was the best thing one could have for this type of guided projects, he explained every thing with such a ease that it was a fun learning experience. lOking forward for more such cources.
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Dinesh
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 21, 2021
The course was confirmed my knowledge that I gained during my past carrier life and encouraged me to learn more and more for further development in the field of project management.
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Eng.
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 12, 2023
First of all, I thank God
Next, I would like to thank Cousera Company
I took advantage of the free course offered by the Cousera company (Work Breakdown Structure)
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Evan
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 17, 2020
This course is very simple an easy to follow, yet the skills acquired after the course in unprecedented. No project big or small, this method WBS can be applied.
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Tea
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 3, 2022
Very helpful course,short but it's great. As a civil enineering student this is very useful and thank you so much for teaching me how to organize a project.
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Mohd
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 17, 2024
This has provided me with valuable insights. I have gained a wealth of knowledge from this.
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Carmine
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 15, 2021
Highly recommend starting with this course to understand the basics of creating a WBS.
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Melinda
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 17, 2020
Very good course! I highly recommend it as a Project Management course for beginners.
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Juliefel
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 26, 2020
The guided course is Super Great and the instructor addresses the course efficiently.
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VEMPALLI
5.0
·Reviewed May 16, 2022
explained very clearly thank you so much coursera for bringing uch amazing courses.
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Ananta
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 3, 2022
Very good course for those whose into project management for the first time
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Shelly
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 14, 2020
A very helpful refresher that actually taught me a few new things!
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cherry
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 18, 2020
short topic but very useful and simple to understand and apply.
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Miles
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 11, 2023
Course was information, easy to follow, and easy to complete.
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Hamza
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 21, 2022
thank you for all of your efforts to give such a great course
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ochechi
5.0
·Reviewed May 10, 2022
This course was verry helfull and i'm glad i took the course
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Paulino
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 17, 2025
Great course, teacher explains clear to easy understanding.