Build Critical Path Visualizations in Tableau and Excel

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In this Guided Project, you will:

Learn about the Critical Path Method and how to calculate Early Start, Late Start, Early Finish, Late Finish, Float, and the critical path itself.

Learners will learn how to use Excel to create spreadsheets and diagrams that act as calculators of the values used to determine the Critical Path.

Learners will learn to create charts that display calcuated CPM values as Gantt Charts as well as Abacus style charts.

1-2 hrs
Intermediate
No download needed
Split-screen video
English
Desktop only

The Critical Path Method (CPM) is a popular methodology used by project managers and those that manage project schedules. This approach to sequencing and managing projects is highly sought after due to its ability to focus resources and streamline efforts to complete projects where time is of the utmost importance. In this project, learners will learn about the Critical Path Method. They will learn about how to calculate values such as Early Start, Late Start, Early Finish, Late Finish, Float, Duration, and the critical path itself. Learners will learn how to use Excel to create spreadsheets and diagrams that will act as calculators of the values used to determine the Critical Path. Then, learners will adapt these spreadsheets into Tableau. They will learn to create charts that display project duration, Gantt Charts as well as Abacus style charts. Finally, they will learn how to analyze these visualizations to answer project management questions.

Skills you will develop

  • Project Planning

  • Critical Path Method

  • Schedule

  • Leadership And Management

  • Project Management

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:

  1. Get Started With The Critical Path

  2. Calculate Early Start, Early Finish, Late Start and Late Finish

  3. Calculate the Critical Path

  4. Build The Visualizations

  5. Create A Dashboard

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