Can I use these Excel project tracking techniques in any project?

Yes. The tools and techniques that are taught in this course can be applied across all projects, whether they be construction, IT development, or business as usual.

What is a Project Management Tracker in Excel?

A Project Management Tracker in Excel is a structured scale used to track various project tasks, milestones, resources, risks, and overall progress of any project.

Is it good to use excel for tracking projects?

Yes. Excel is a popular software within SMEs and business teams to track projects, reports, and dashboards, and automate tasks.

Does this course provide PMI PDUs?

Yes. You will be eligible for 4 PDUs after completing the course as per PMI standards.

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Project Management Tracker in Excel with Automation

Project Management Tracker in Excel with Automation

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3 modules

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Build and automate project trackers, dashboards, and WBS (work breakdown structures) through advanced Excel tools.
Learn the Triple Constraint (Scope, Time, and Cost) model and use it to effectively run real-world projects.
Automate resource management, task prioritization, and risk mitigation through Excel formulas and interlinked workflows.
Construct and maintain project summary dashboards, monitor milestones, and track reporting effectively for team collaboration.

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Still managing projects in unstructured Excel sheets?

Delayed updates, unclear status, and manual reporting can slow down your project's success. That’s where our course comes in! It helps you build a structured and automated Project Management Tracker in MS Excel — while earning 4 PMI PDUs. In this Excel based project tracker course, you will: • Understand core Project Management concepts • Apply Scope, Time, and Cost practically • Build a complete Project Dashboard • Create WBS, milestone, and task tracking • Automate status updates using Excel formulas • Track resources and risks effectively • Generate overall project status reports And by the end, you’ll have a practical project-tracking system ready to use for real-world projects at work! This course is ideal for Project Coordinators, PMO professionals, First-Time Managers, PMP candidates, and MBA students, or anyone who does any project management work using Excel. Learn practical skills. Build real deliverables. Improve project visibility. Enroll now and start building your Project Tracker today.

This module introduces you to the fundamentals of project management and how Excel can be used for effective project tracking. You will also learn to set up your first project tracker and version control system.

What's included

10 videos2 readings4 assignments

10 videos Total 45 minutes

Course Welcome and What You Will Build 3 minutes
Who Should Take This Course 2 minutes
Why Use Excel for Project Tracking 4 minutes
How Project Trackers Help Project Managers Succeed 6 minutes
Evolution of Modern Project Management 6 minutes
What is Project Management? 5 minutes
The Triple Constraint: Scope, Time, Cost Explained 7 minutes
MODZONE Sample Project 3 minutes
Saving Your Tracker in Shared Workspace 4 minutes
Creating Tracker Version Control System 5 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

Role of Project Tracking in Modern Project Management 10 minutes
Understanding Triple Constraints in Real Projects 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 72 minutes

Checkpoint Quiz 12 minutes
Checkpoint Quiz 20 minutes
Proficiency Quiz 15 minutes
Proficiency Quiz 25 minutes

In this module, you will learn to build and automate your project tracker, including creating a summary dashboard, work breakdown structure (WBS), and applying Excel formulas for task status and priority tracking.

What's included

11 videos2 readings4 assignments

11 videos Total 67 minutes

Creating Project Summary Dashboard 6 minutes
Adding Project Workstreams in Tracker 4 minutes
Defining Key Project Milestones 5 minutes
Excel Automation: Data Validation Setup 6 minutes
Excel Automation: Conditional Formatting Rules 6 minutes
Building Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in Excel 8 minutes
Setting Task Priority and Status Tracking 7 minutes
Assigning Task Owners 6 minutes
Automating WBS Dates Using TODAY Formula 8 minutes
Automating WBS Using Interlinked Formulas 8 minutes
Practicing Project Tracking Formulas 4 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

Structuring Project Data for Better Reporting 10 minutes
Excel Formula Logic for Project Tracking 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 99 minutes

Checkpoint Quiz 24 minutes
Checkpoint Quiz 20 minutes
Proficiency Quiz 30 minutes
Proficiency Quiz 25 minutes

This module focuses on advanced project management features, such as building automated resource and risk tracking sheets, creating status dashboards, and effectively closing projects with Excel automation.

What's included

11 videos2 readings4 assignments

11 videos Total 67 minutes

Building Resource Tracking Sheet 8 minutes
Adding Resource Allocation Details 6 minutes
Automating Resource Tracker 7 minutes
Modifying Automation Formulas Safely 7 minutes
Creating Risk and Mitigation Tracker 4 minutes
Automating Risk and Mitigation Tracking 6 minutes
Project Overall Status 3 minutes
Creating an Automated Task & Risk Dashboard in Excel 10 minutes
Defining Project Health Status (Red–Amber–Green Model) 5 minutes
Automating Overall Project Status 7 minutes
Course Wrap-Up 4 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

Resource Planning vs Risk Tracking in Projects 10 minutes
Inputs to claim 4 PDUs on PMI portal 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 90 minutes

Checkpoint Quiz 20 minutes
Checkpoint Quiz 20 minutes
Proficiency Quiz 25 minutes
Proficiency Quiz 25 minutes

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This course is perfect for any Project Managers, Project Coordinators, or Business Analysts looking to report on projects in Excel and would like a chance for hands-on experience earning PDUs.

No. This course is suitable for all levels. You will begin with essential Excel concepts and work your way to more complex project tracking techniques.

You will learn practical hands-on skills in how to build and automate a project tracker, dashboard, workbreakdownstructure (WBS), and resource allocation, all with Excel!

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Project Management Tracker in Excel with Automation

Project Management Tracker in Excel with Automation

What you'll learn

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

There are 3 modules in this course

Project Management Foundations & Tracker Setup

What's included

10 videos Total 45 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

4 assignments Total 72 minutes

Building the Core Project Tracker

What's included

11 videos Total 67 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

4 assignments Total 99 minutes

Resource, Risk, Status & Project Closure

What's included

11 videos Total 67 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

4 assignments Total 90 minutes

Instructors

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Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Jennifer J.

Larry W.

Chaitanya A.

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Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

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Project Management Tracker in Excel with Automation

Project Management Tracker in Excel with Automation

What you'll learn

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

There are 3 modules in this course

Project Management Foundations & Tracker Setup

What's included

Building the Core Project Tracker

What's included

Resource, Risk, Status & Project Closure

What's included

Instructors

Offered by

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Jennifer J.

Larry W.

Chaitanya A.

Open new doors with Coursera Plus

Advance your career with an online degree

Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

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