Web Project Direction: Information Gathering and Requirements Definition

Successful web projects rely on clear planning and structured information gathering before design or development begins. Without a solid requirements definition, web builds risk scope creep, misaligned goals, and costly revisions. This course guides you step-by-step through the core phases of web direction. You will learn how to extract critical information during stakeholder interviews, organize complex site structures, and establish clear project boundaries. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to turn vague concepts into structured, actionable web specifications. What you'll learn: - Understand core concepts, roles, and key terminology in web project direction - Conduct effective stakeholder interviews using structured discovery frameworks - Define clear project objectives, target personas, and scope parameters - Organize complex information into intuitive site maps and content structures - Integrate modern web standards, including accessibility basics and mobile-first requirements - Practice drafting clear project specification documents and requirement briefs The course begins with fundamental principles and terminology before taking you through practical scenarios for client interviewing, scope definition, and structural planning. Designed for aspiring web directors, project coordinators, and designers looking to step into management roles, this beginner-friendly course requires no prior project management experience. Start reading today to build a strong foundation in web direction and project planning.