The Gantt chart is a popular project management tool that is used to display a project plan in a graphic format. In this project you will use Lucidchart software to generate a Gantt chart that includes a schedule of activities/tasks for a fictional application development project. Those tasks may overlap and/or depend on other tasks. Project managers rely on Gantt charts to plan projects and to assess project progress as time elapses.



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What you'll learn
- Explain the value of using a Gantt chart in project management. 
- Design a Gantt chart that represents the correct order and interdependence of tasks in a project. 
- Use Lucidchart software to create a basic Gantt chart. 
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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:
- Examine examples of Gantt charts to become familiar with popular chart styles and types and how they are used in project management. 
- Explore Lucidchart as you launch the application, review the user interface, and create a new file in preparation for creating a Gantt chart. 
- Create the layout of a new Gantt chart by providing a column for each time period and a row for each task. 
- Populate the Gantt chart by adding each task in the correct position on a row and column(s) to indicate time, duration, and dependency on the completion of other tasks. 
- Identify the project team for each task on the Gantt chart by generating a color-coded legend. 
Recommended experience
No experience is required.
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- Skill-based, hands-on learning - Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks. 
- Expert guidance - Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface. 
- No downloads or installation required - Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace. 
- 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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