Production Estimates
Jan 05, 2014
Recently I have had the need to share information with clients about how much time it takes to complete elearning modules. I had referenced the survey data from the Chapman Alliance http://www.slideshare.net/bchapman_utah/how-long-does-it-take-to-create-learning but discovered it was too long and jargon-y for most of the folks with whom I am working. I also wanted a quick, clear and concise way to show what all goes into making an elearning module...and the breadth of possibilities for what an elearning module can be (e.g., simple transformations from PowerPoint, interactive exercises, simulations, game-based). So...I clumped some of the data from the Slideshare presentation listed above into a one page document. I'd like to get your feedback on this document. What works well in communicating the "behind the scenes" time and activities of creating asynchronous elearning modules to folks who have little to no background in the area? What could be clearer? What suggestions for improvement do you have? TIA!
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This looks good and gives a clear time time, Could you also share how
you cost your work. Is it by each hour you work or finished project.
David,
Well, I have been paid per project (rather than per hour), but totally underestimated the time needed to complete the projects...thus my desire to have some concrete numbers to negotiate from. Also a recent client wanted an intermediate level module done in 3 weeks - and that included content development. I was able to show her with this sheet how (even without other clients) it would be difficult to acccomplish in that timeframe. We negotiated a different delivery method since the matter is urgent and the budget was quite limited.
Thanks Susan - that looks great!
We have all over/under budgeted, but this looks like a very comprehensive document to start from.
Thank you! Always helpful to see how others estimate development time and appreciate the simple layout and descriptions of the levels. This is most useful!
This is truly insightful and very eye opening. Thanks!
Nicely done. This is presented at a level of detail that seems appropriate for experienced and novice clients. My only suggestion, which you probably already do, is to include a link to an example of each Level for a quick comparison of the output.
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