Simple project plan Gantt chart template
Four phases from kick-off to close-out, for any project. Use it for a small project that needs a clear start, a plan, delivery and a sign-off, such as an internal improvement or a client engagement.
It has 4 phases, 10 tasks and 2 milestones, joined by 13 links, and runs for 27 working days on a Monday to Friday week. The template opens below in the free Gantt chart maker, starting today. Change any task, then export a PNG, PDF or CSV or share a link. No account is needed.
- Free, no sign-up
- Tasks already linked
- Critical path shown
- Export PNG, PDF and CSV
Tasks in the simple project plan template
Durations are in working days. Predecessors use the tool's row numbers: 3 means “starts after row 3 finishes”, and 4SS+2 means “starts two working days after row 4 starts”. A phase shows the span of the tasks inside it.
| Row | Task | Type | Duration (working days) | Predecessors | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Initiation | Phase | 5 | ||
| 2 | Define goals and scope | Task | 3 | Project manager | |
| 3 | Identify stakeholders | Task | 2 | 2 | |
| 4 | Project charter approved | Milestone | 0 | 3 | |
| 5 | Planning | Phase | 6 | ||
| 6 | Work breakdown and schedule | Task | 4 | 4 | |
| 7 | Budget and resources | Task | 3 | 6SS+2 | |
| 8 | Risk register | Task | 2 | 6 | |
| 9 | Execution | Phase | 13 | ||
| 10 | Deliver work package 1 | Task | 10 | 7, 8 | |
| 11 | Deliver work package 2 | Task | 8 | 10SS+5 | |
| 12 | Progress reviews | Task | 13 | 10SS | |
| 13 | Close-out | Phase | 3 | ||
| 14 | Handover and sign-off | Task | 2 | 10, 11 | |
| 15 | Lessons learned | Task | 1 | 14 | |
| 16 | Project closed | Milestone | 0 | 15 |
Scroll the table sideways to see every column.
How to use this template
- 1. Set the dates. Move a task later and the tasks linked after it move with it. Weekends are skipped.
- 2. Rename and resize the tasks. Type over any task name or duration, add your own tasks and delete the ones you do not need.
- 3. Check the critical path. Tasks in red have no float. A delay to any of them moves the finish date.
- 4. Export or share. Download a PNG, PDF or CSV, or copy a share link. The chart also saves in this browser as you work.
If you already have a chart saved in this browser, the tool opens your chart and offers to load this template instead, so nothing is replaced without asking.
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