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Planning, Scheduling, Budgeting, and Risk Management for Desire2Learn Learning Management System

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Planning, Scheduling, Budgeting and Risk Management for the Desire2Learn (D2L) Learning Management System
Overview
Translating the many project requirements, risks and costs into a single cohesive platform to manage the implementation of the Desire2Learn (D2L) learning management system is the intent of this analysis. One of the most critical success factors of any project plan is the balancing of risk, costs and time constraints to ensure the overarching project is completed on or before schedule (Cleland, 1985). The action definition and plan design components of the D2L Learning Management Systems are defined and discussed in this project plan analysis with specific focus on timing and resource allocations. In addition, this analysis has been created to serve as the framework to guide the implementation of the D2L Learning Management System over the duration of the project. Resources for this plan's completion include the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the district, Information Systems and Information Technology (IT) department staff members, the superintendent, the vendor professional services team and the vendor training and implementation staffs. All of these teams and individuals need to be orchestrated towards a common objective and timeline in order for the project plan to succeed. Creating and maintaining a collaborative platform is essential for the attainment of project plan deadlines and milestones, serving as a platform for communication and knowledge

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