A deliverable is a tangible or intangible result of a project that is given to the project sponsor, client, or stakeholders. Deliverables are specific, measurable, and have a deadline. They are made to meet a certain project requirement or goal. Some examples of outputs in a project are the following:
A project plan is a record that describes the project’s goals, schedule, money, and the tools that will be needed to finish it.
Design specifications are a detailed list of what a product or service needs and how it should look.
Software code is a set of programming instructions and code files that make a software application work.
Reports: Detailed documents that show how the project is going, what was found, and what should be done next.
Prototypes are physical or digital models of a product or service that are made so that the design can be tested and improved.
Training materials are a set of materials, like manuals, guides, and presentations, that are made to help staff or end-users learn and grow.
Each deliverable has a set due date, and the project manager or team lead keeps track of and checks on its progress. Deliverables are reviewed and accepted by the project manager, client, or other partners, and they are used to measure the progress and quality of the project.
Usage
It is used in project planning and execution
