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Course Development Project Agreements
Internal Revenue Manual Part 6. Human Resources Management · 2026-10-03 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · United States
This information is intended to provide only general guidance. Specific responsibilities and actions may vary depending on the needs of the business unit clients. Embedded L&E organizations may develop specific requirements for project agreements.
The project agreement:
Forms a contract among all stakeholders involved with the project;
Enables all project stake holders to participate in the planning process together; and
Confirms the allocation of resources and determines roles and responsibilities for project tasks.
Components of a course development project agreement may include:
Overview
Purpose
Project Information
Project Number
Course Number(s)
Target Audience
Life Cycle
Responsible Development Site
Project Manager
Development Timeframes
Estimate of Resources
How Feedback Will Be Addressed
Contacts
Responsibilities
Risks
L&E Approval Signatures
Customer Approval Signatures
When developing/delivering videotaped course materials and Visual Education and Communications (VEC) webcast programs, an additional project agreement with IRS VEC is required (Refer to IRM 6.410.1.2.14.)
The project agreement product development schedule describes:
The course development activities and events
The targeted starting date and completion date for each activity and event
The resources estimated for each activity and event
The project agreement assigns responsibilities for:
Providing resources
Performing specific tasks
Supporting and/or participating in activities and events
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