Project benefits

The quantifiable gains to a product, service, or outcome that are realized when the project is completed successfully.

Key Points

  • Benefits are measurable outcomes, such as cost savings, higher quality, faster cycle time, or increased revenue.
  • They are realized when the project achieves successful completion and transitions results into use.
  • Benefits differ from outputs; deliverables are produced by the project, while benefits are the value those deliverables enable.
  • Define benefits early, set metrics/KPIs, and track realization against the business case or benefits management plan.

Example

A team implements automated testing in a software project. After go-live, defect leakage drops by 35% and release lead time shrinks by 20%. Those measured improvements are the project benefits realized through successful completion.

PMP Example Question

Which statement best describes project benefits in this context?

  1. The set of deliverables produced by the project team.
  2. Quantifiable improvements realized when the project is successfully completed, such as cost savings or performance gains.
  3. The work packages that make up the WBS.
  4. The constraints and assumptions documented in the project charter.

Correct Answer: B — quantifiable improvements realized through successful completion

Explanation: Benefits are measured value outcomes achieved after successful completion and use of project results, not the deliverables, WBS elements, or charter details.

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