More importantly, the handbook is meant to be practical, and usable at various levels of distance education systems. What immediately comes to mind is the Virtual University of the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC). The VUSSC is a developing and vibrant institution, and the present volume serves as a contribution to the commonwealth of knowledge that the VUSSC epitomises. Readers are urged to consult other readings to augment their insights. This will result in a considerable depth and sophistication in the use of project management skills and techniques. Since the book provides only a short guideline, and.