Section 1: What are Project Goals

Let’s start by defining terms. Project goals are the bedrock of defining your project. They aren't even your foundation: they are more like the groundwork you do before laying your foundation.

So, what is a Project Goal exactly?

Project goals form part of a sequence of important project management concepts.

 So, what is the Primary Project Hierarchy?

There are 5 elements that form the core of the project hierarchy. They include:

• Purpose
• Goal
• Objective
• Scope
• Specifications

What are goals and objectives, and how are they used in project management? Dr. Mike Clayton, author of 'How to Manage a Great Project' explains, in a sample video from our Project Management core course program.

It's easy to get confused: Goals, Objectives, Outputs, Outcomes. But they are different, and the differences matter. In particular, you can set delivery-based goals and outcome-based goals.

 So, what are Project Outcomes?