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Training Mastering Project Management with the Gantt Chart: Optimal Planning and Follow-up

Course created on July 27, 2026Updated on October 5, 2026

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3 days
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8 people max.

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8 people max.

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3 days

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Why this program matters

Without mastering the Gantt chart, your projects inevitably derail, with chronic delays and team conflicts.
68% of project failures stem from poor planning, generating average cost overruns of 25% of the initial budget, up to 50 000 € per mid-sized project.
Every month without optimal tracking, a company loses 10 to 15 days of productivity, exposing the team to lost contracts and your career to a serious setback.
Business consequences pile up: don't let urgency catch up with you.

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Learning objectives

Understand the Gantt methodology and its fundamentals
Build and interpret a Gantt chart suited to any type of project
Effectively plan, schedule, and track task progress with Gantt
Use Gantt software (such as MS Project, GanttProject, or online alternatives)
Update, analyze delays, and steer projects to success

Program

Module 1Fundamentals of the Gantt Chart for Project Management

Presentation of the Gantt approach, history, and purpose. Identification of milestones. Analysis of the project lifecycle and task structuring. Case study: manual creation of a first Gantt chart. Introduction to bars, sequences, and dependencies.

Module 2Practical Implementation: Gantt Software and Advanced Planning

Hands-on with specialized software (MS Project, GanttProject, Trello Power-Up, or selected solution). Creating a real project, adding and managing resources, precise task estimation and scheduling, managing constraints and dependencies, configuring milestones, customizing displays.

Module 3Project Monitoring, Delay Analysis, and Collaborative Management

Techniques for updating the chart, tracking progress, managing variances and delays. Reporting methods, communication around the Gantt, collaborative integration (sharing, comments, multiple access). Final workshop: complete case study with review, improvements, and best practices.

Evaluation method

Practical case studies throughout the training
Final evaluation: complete creation of a Gantt chart for a given project and critical analysis
Online MCQ at the end of the course

Learning method

Theoretical input supported by concrete examples
Step-by-step software demonstrations
Practical exercises individually and in sub-groups
Interactive discussions and experience sharing
Delivery of digital training materials

Methods, materials and delivery

The Training Mastering Project Management with the Gantt Chart: Optimal Planning and Follow-up program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training Mastering Project Management with the Gantt Chart: Optimal Planning and Follow-up program, the following equipment is required:

Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

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Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training Mastering Project Management with the Gantt Chart: Optimal Planning and Follow-up program is performed through:

During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

Training quality, guaranteed at every step

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.

Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

Live briefing on goals and team context.
Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.

Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
Program co-written then validated by your team.

Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
Distributed through our partner charities
Included, at no extra cost to you

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Mastering Project Management with the Gantt Chart: Optimal Planning and Follow-up training?+

They can understand the Gantt methodology and its fundamentals, build and interpret a Gantt chart suited to any type of project and effectively plan, schedule, and track task progress with Gantt. Those are the stated objectives of the Mastering Project Management with the Gantt Chart: Optimal Planning and Follow-up program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.

What does the Mastering Project Management with the Gantt Chart: Optimal Planning and Follow-up program cover, day by day?+

Day 1: Fundamentals of the Gantt Chart for Project Management. Day 2: Practical Implementation: Gantt Software and Advanced Planning. Day 3: Project Monitoring, Delay Analysis, and Collaborative Management. The Mastering Project Management with the Gantt Chart: Optimal Planning and Follow-up program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.

How is Mastering Project Management with the Gantt Chart: Optimal Planning and Follow-up training assessed?+

Assessment relies on practical case studies throughout the training, final evaluation: complete creation of a Gantt chart for a given project and critical analysis and online MCQ at the end of the course. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Mastering Project Management with the Gantt Chart: Optimal Planning and Follow-up program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.

How much does Mastering Project Management with the Gantt Chart: Optimal Planning and Follow-up training cost per participant?+

Mastering Project Management with the Gantt Chart: Optimal Planning and Follow-up training is priced on quote. The amount depends on headcount, format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team. A detailed quote is sent within one business day, and team pricing covers the whole group from the second participant.

How long does Mastering Project Management with the Gantt Chart: Optimal Planning and Follow-up training take?+

3 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.

Who pays for Mastering Project Management with the Gantt Chart: Optimal Planning and Follow-up training?+

Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.

What do participants need to know before Mastering Project Management with the Gantt Chart: Optimal Planning and Follow-up training?+

Basic knowledge of project management recommended.

Is a certificate issued after Mastering Project Management with the Gantt Chart: Optimal Planning and Follow-up training?+

Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.

Does Learni provide the equipment for Mastering Project Management with the Gantt Chart: Optimal Planning and Follow-up training?+

No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.

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