Phase 1: Initial Setup and Planning (Month 1)
Objectives:
- Establish organizational structure
- Set up administrative and operational frameworks
- Define key roles and responsibilities
Tasks:
- Define Mission and Vision
- Develop clear mission and vision statements for both IPQB and Indian Photography Board.
- Responsible: Gaurav, Hemant Sud
- Organizational Structure
- Outline the organizational structure, including central board control mechanisms.
- Responsible: Central Board, Gaurav
- Advisory Team Setup
- Finalize and onboard advisory team members.
- Responsible: Hemant Sud
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with international and national photography certification standards.
- Responsible: Legal Team
- Budget Planning
- Develop a budget for initial setup and operational costs.
- Responsible: Finance Team
Phase 2: Infrastructure Development (Month 2-3)
Objectives:
- Develop and launch the websites for IPQB and Indian Photography Board
- Establish communication and collaboration tools
Tasks:
- Website Development
- Complete the IPQB central website and the Indian Photography Board website.
- Implement community engagement sections.
- Responsible: Gaurav, Web Development Team
- Communication Tools
- Set up communication platforms (e.g., email, Slack, Microsoft Teams).
- Responsible: IT Team
- Office Setup
- Establish physical or virtual office spaces.
- Responsible: Operations Team
Phase 3: Certification Scheme Development (Month 4-6)
Objectives:
- Develop and finalize the certification schemes
- Create training materials and resources
Tasks:
- Curriculum Development
- Develop detailed curricula for various certifications (e.g., weddings, fashion, travel).
- Responsible: Curriculum Development Team
- Training Materials
- Create training manuals, videos, and other learning resources.
- Responsible: Training Development Team
- Certification Processes
- Define certification processes, including assessments and job guarantee mechanisms.
- Responsible: Certification Team
Phase 4: Pilot and Feedback (Month 7-8)
Objectives:
- Conduct pilot programs
- Gather feedback and refine processes
Tasks:
- Pilot Program Launch
- Launch pilot certification programs for select photography specializations.
- Responsible: Program Management Team
- Feedback Collection
- Collect feedback from pilot participants.
- Responsible: Feedback Team
- Process Refinement
- Refine certification processes based on feedback.
- Responsible: Certification Team
Phase 5: Full Launch and Marketing (Month 9-12)
Objectives:
- Officially launch the certification schemes
- Implement marketing strategies to attract participants
Tasks:
- Official Launch
- Announce the official launch of certification schemes.
- Responsible: Marketing Team
- Marketing Campaigns
- Run marketing campaigns across various channels (social media, email, partnerships).
- Responsible: Marketing Team
- Networking and Partnerships
- Establish partnerships with photography institutions and organizations.
- Responsible: Partnership Team
Phase 6: Ongoing Operations and Support (Post-Launch)
Objectives:
- Ensure smooth operations
- Provide ongoing support to participants and graduates
Tasks:
- Operational Management
- Manage day-to-day operations.
- Responsible: Operations Team
- Support and Mentorship
- Provide support and mentorship opportunities for certification holders.
- Responsible: Support Team
- Continuous Improvement
- Continuously improve certification schemes based on industry trends and feedback.
- Responsible: Quality Assurance Team
Key Milestones:
- Month 1: Organizational structure and initial planning complete.
- Month 3: Websites and communication tools operational.
- Month 6: Certification schemes and training materials ready.
- Month 8: Pilot programs conducted and feedback collected.
- Month 12: Official launch of certification schemes.
Success Metrics:
- Number of certifications issued
- Participant satisfaction and feedback scores
- Employment rates of certification holders
- Growth in partnerships and collaborations