Plan for knowledge and skills needed to perform the project.

Refer to the Organizational Training process area for more information about knowledge and skills information to be incorporated into the project plan.

Knowledge delivery to projects involves both training of project personnel and acquisition of knowledge from outside sources.

Staffing requirements are dependent on the knowledge and skills available to support the execution of the project.

Typical Work Products

1.    Inventory of skill needs

2.    Staffing and new hire plans

3.    Databases (e.g., skills and training)

Subpractices

1.    Identify the knowledge and skills needed to perform the project.

2.    Assess the knowledge and skills available.

3.    Select mechanisms for providing needed knowledge and skills.

The choice of in-house training or outsourced training for the needed knowledge and skills is determined by the availability of training expertise, the project’s schedule, and the business objectives.

4.    Incorporate selected mechanisms into the project plan.