Excel For Project Management - Organize Projects Fast

Learn how to use Microsoft Excel for Project Management to track tasks, timelines, and budgets with ease.

What you'll learn

Beginners who want to learn how to manage projects using Excel.

Project managers seeking practical Excel tools to boost efficiency.

Students aiming to build job-ready project management skills.

Freelancers managing multiple tasks and client deadlines.

Team leads who need simple ways to track progress and goals.

Professionals looking to upgrade their Microsoft Excel skills.

Anyone feeling overwhelmed by Excel but eager to learn step-by-step.

New hires who need to use Excel for project planning at work.

Entrepreneurs managing business operations with limited tools.

Office workers tasked with organizing, tracking, or reporting projects.

Requirements

A computer and stable internet connection are all you need to get started.

No background knowledge needed—learn at your own pace, anytime.

There are no prerequisites—just a curious mind and eagerness to explore Excel!

Description

Excel is a powerful tool for managing projects—yet most people only use a small part of what it can do. With its hundreds of functions, formulas, and features, Excel can feel overwhelming. That’s why this course breaks everything down step-by-step to help you master Excel for project management, even if you're just starting out.Whether you're a beginner or someone who’s been using Microsoft Excel for years, this course will help you uncover its full potential in the context of project management. Taught by expert instructor Jordan Goldmeier, this course focuses on practical, real-world techniques to manage tasks, track timelines, and stay on top of project goals using Excel.By the end, you’ll go from basic spreadsheets to powerful project tracking tools—without getting lost in technical jargon.What You’ll Learn:How to confidently use Excel for project management, even with no prior experience.The best way to set up project spreadsheets for clear tracking and reporting.Create project schedules, task trackers, and Gantt charts using Microsoft Excel.Learn how to visualize project progress, risks, and key milestones.Use built-in formulas, tables, and formatting to simplify complex project management needs.Identify what metrics matter most and track them using Excel for project management.Make smarter project decisions with data-driven insights in Microsoft Excel.Save time with templates, automation tips, and shortcuts for everyday project tasks.This course is perfect for:Aspiring or current project managers looking to improve productivity.Professionals seeking practical skills in Excel for project management.Students, freelancers, and team leads who want to keep projects organized and on track.Anyone who wants to get more out of Microsoft Excel for planning and execution.If you've ever felt limited by your Excel knowledge or unsure where to start with project management, this course will give you the tools and confidence to succeed—fast.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Why use Excel for Project Management

Section 2: Project Tracking in Excel

Lecture 2 Keep your data organized with Excel Tables

Lecture 3 Track and Identify project metadata

Lecture 4 Conditional formatting to track trends and risks

Lecture 5 Capturing high-level summaries with pivot tables

Section 3: Data Visualization for Communicating Project Status

Lecture 6 High level descriptive statistics

Lecture 7 In-cell bar charts

Lecture 8 KPIs and performance

Section 4: Gantt Charts to Visualize a Portfolio of Projects

Lecture 9 Gantt Charts to Visualize a Portfolio of Projects

Lecture 10 How to create a Gantt chart in Excel

Lecture 11 Testing different scenarios on a Gantt chart

Section 5: Calculating Earned value Management in Excel

Lecture 12 Applying EVM to understand project progress and success

New learners excited to dive into Microsoft Excel and unlock its full potential for managing projects efficiently.,Aspiring project managers looking to build confidence and master essential project management techniques using Microsoft Excel.