Describe at least three key milestones and three deliverables for your project and describe what makes them key.

Overview

This is the first of three assignments that, as a whole, will cover all aspects of the project life cycle relevant to your selected project. You will select your project to use throughout the remaining assessments allowing you to build on your project plan from beginning to end.
Scenario

You have been selected to be the Project Manager for a project of your choice. The project you decide to use must be one of a professional nature and must last for at least twelve months. In addition, the project should meet the key criteria of a project, such as:
Has a beginning and an end.
Results in something being delivered to someone .
Requires a series of activities that must be done to complete the project .
Requires resources  to complete the work.
Note: You are prohibited from using projects that can be found on the Internet, including projects found in places like CourseHero. All project submissions are submitted to SafeAssign for review.
Instructions

Write a 2–3 page paper in which you define the scope of your chosen project. In your paper you must:
Provide a brief summary of your chosen project that includes a beginning and an end, results in something being delivered to someone, requires a series of activities that must be done to complete the project, and requires resources.
Describe at least three project goals or objectives. All goals or objectives should provide information on how you will confirm whether the goals or objectives can be met.
Describe the key customers and at least two stakeholders for your project. Remember, you are delivering the project to your customers; however, there are others  who have a vested interest in your project.
Describe at least three key milestones and three deliverables for your project and describe what makes them key.
Create a depiction of a high-level timeline that includes key tasks and deadlines.
Provide timelines for each milestone and identify potential roadblocks and mitigation efforts. Include rationale for the chosen timeline and potential roadblocks to meeting deadlines.
List each of the project’s key staffing and non-staffing resources needed and their estimated costs along with an estimate for the overall cost of the project. All estimates should reflect current market pricing.
Use at least three sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
Evaluate corporate strategy and the project life cycle phases to define the project and initiate a project plan.

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