By the end of this project, you will be able to create a simple Project Timeline using Google Sheets. You will have a better understanding of how to use this tool to help track and present project schedules.
Create a Simple Project Timeline in Google Sheets
Create a Simple Project Timeline in Google Sheets
Instructor: Jamie Schroeder
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1 week of study, 2 hours
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Hands-on learning
What you'll learn
You will be able to create a simple Project Timeline using Google Sheets
Understand the key elements of the Project Timeline
Skills you'll practice
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Taught in English
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Only available on desktop
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Define Project, Understand the Why and How for Building a Project Timeline
Access Google Sheets and Open a blank sheet and identify assumptions
Build a Simple Project Timeline using assumptions
Format the Project Timeline
Format the chart and make it presentable.
Recommended experience
This course is designed for someone who has not used, or has limited experience with using Google Sheets to create a Project Timeline.
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Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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PJ
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Reviewed on Apr 12, 2022
Something off with the quiz. The item number 2 somehow confusing and didn't jive with the discussion
M
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Reviewed on Oct 16, 2024
great to know that Google Sheets was much more than I thought
ZB
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Reviewed on Mar 24, 2021
Love this course. Couldn't be more simpler than this. Instructor was great.
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