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Resource

Any team member or physical asset required to perform project work and deliver the project.

Key Points

  • Includes people on the team and tangible items such as equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • May be internal or procured externally; availability, capacity, and cost must be planned and scheduled.
  • Some resources are reusable (e.g., tools), while others are consumable (e.g., materials) and affect budgets and lead times.
  • Managed through estimating, acquisition, allocation, and balancing techniques like resource leveling and smoothing.

Example

On a construction project, resources include a site engineer (team member), a rented crane, steel beams, and access to a testing lab. The project manager plans when each is needed, secures them in time, and tracks their use against the schedule and budget.

PMP Example Question

In preparing the resource management plan, which option best defines a project resource?

  1. Any document used to track project progress
  2. A team member or any physical item needed to complete the project
  3. A risk response owned by the project team
  4. A deliverable accepted by the customer

Correct Answer: B — A team member or any physical item needed to complete the project.

Explanation: A resource is a person on the team or a tangible asset required to do the project work; the other options are project artifacts or outcomes, not resources.

Advanced Project Management — Measuring Project Performance

Move beyond guesswork and status reporting. This course helps you measure real progress, spot problems early, and make confident decisions using proven project performance techniques. If you manage complex projects and want clearer visibility and control, this course is built for you.

This is not abstract theory. You’ll work step by step through Earned Value Management (EVM), learning how cost, schedule, and scope come together to show true performance. You’ll build a solid foundation in EVM concepts, understand why formulas work, and learn how performance data actually supports leadership decisions.

You’ll master Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), control accounts, and budget baselines, then apply core EVM metrics like EAC, TCPI, and variance analysis. Through a detailed real-world example, you’ll forecast outcomes, analyze trends, and understand contingencies and management reserves with confidence.

Learn how experienced project managers monitor performance, communicate results clearly, and take corrective action before projects slip. With practical exercises and hands-on analysis, you’ll be ready to apply EVM immediately. Enroll now and start managing performance with clarity and control.



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