Scope Management

Scope management is a project management discipline focused on defining, controlling, and managing the boundaries of a project's deliverables and work. It involves processes to ensure that all required work—and only the required work—is included to complete the project successfully, preventing scope creep and ensuring alignment with objectives.

Also known as: Project Scope Management, Scope Control, Scope Definition, Work Scope Management, Deliverable Management

Why learn Scope Management?

Developers should learn scope management to effectively handle project requirements, avoid overcommitment, and deliver features on time and within budget. It is crucial in agile and waterfall methodologies for maintaining focus, managing stakeholder expectations, and reducing risks associated with uncontrolled changes.

Learning Resources

• docs: PMI Guide to Scope Management
• course: Scope Management Tutorial on Coursera
• video: What is Scope Management? - YouTube Video
• tutorial: Agile Scope Management Best Practices