By the end of this project, you will be able to create a simple Gantt chart to manage your next project. You will utilize the free online version of Microsoft Excel to create a Gantt chart from scratch. This Gantt chart will give you a better idea of how bar charts and conditional formatting work. This guide will incorporate some Excel functions to teach you how to use conditional formatting to make your chart and data interactive. In addition, this Gantt chart will allow you to track multiple tasks that run parallel with each other, and will incorporate some unique features such as a weekly view bar to organize dates more efficiently.
Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Microsoft Excel
Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Microsoft Excel
Instructor: Andres Rodriguez
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Create a simple Gantt chart from scratch using Microsoft Excel
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By the end of this project you will be able to create a Gantt chart from scratch using Microsoft Excel.
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SM
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Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024
A superb course that simplifies Gantt chart creation in Excel, enabling you to visualize project timelines with clarity and efficiency!
AG
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Reviewed on Mar 10, 2023
Simple Topic but useful, Clear instruction and very easy to follow. Great teaching strategy.
TH
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Reviewed on Aug 7, 2023
Using Excel as gantt chart is a faster and easy way to achieve without any third party tools. A bit minor to stactifation in the end of the course.
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