Estimating Costs and Allocating Resources

Creating any type of budge is very overwhelming, but creating a budget for an online workshop, computer based training, or distance learning class is a whole new ballgame.  Jenise has a great take on this matter.  “Yesterday, I was asked how I estimate the number of hours it could take to design and develop learning activities for a training (workplace performance improvement) project.

My answer? “It depends.”

That said, my colleagues and I do have to provide clients with an estimated delivery date for projects, and so I fall back on a few helpful resources”. 

There are a number of articles that address what to do and what not to do.  One of the best article is from the site of Instructional Program Management.  The site has visual tutorials, checklist, and links to the following.

Case Study Analysis Guide for Craig Gregerson
Checklist for the Case Study
Directions for Ellimunate
Project 2010 Simulation
Project 2010 Tutorial (Visual)

You might want to consider some  tools that offer free trial.  All you have to do is download them.  Microsoft Project 2010 has a free trial download, plus they have training courses and resources. 

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