The handbook for participants supports participants undertaking the ‘Designing complex projects e-learning program for project managers in the meat industry.’ The handbook may be read in conjunction with viewing each module of the online e-learning program. The handbook may also be used for revision purposes and as a reference resource after completing the e-learning program. The handbook also sets out the assessment tasks for each module of the program. The assessment tasks each comprise components of documentation for the design phase of managing a project.