Gantt charts
Taught by Hugo Newman · AI tutor support included
You'll learn how to use work breakdown schedules and Gantt charts to plan and control projects effectively. This lesson covers how to identify all necessary project tasks and subtasks, logically sequence them, and then visualise project timelines to anticipate delays and resource needs.
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In this lesson
- 0:00 Project management tools overview
- 1:03 Understanding project objectives and subtasks
- 2:20 Work breakdown schedules explained
- 3:16 Building a garden shed example
- 4:51 Gantt charts and scheduling basics
- 7:25 Gantt chart benefits and applications
About this lesson
Using practical examples like building a garden shed, you'll discover why breaking down complex projects into manageable components is essential, and how Gantt charts transform that breakdown into a visual schedule that shows planned versus actual execution and the knock-on effects of delays. These tools are fundamental to project management in real-world business contexts and are directly relevant to your CIMA or ACCA studies.
Duration: 11m
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