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Free Critical Path Method Template

Visualize your timeline. Manage dependencies. Meet deadlines.

Map out task dependencies, calculate the longest path and identify activities that directly impact your project's finish date.

Free Critical Path Method Template
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Why Use a Critical Path Method Template?

Critical Path Method template helps you plan smarter by identifying which tasks can’t be delayed and which have flexibility so you can allocate resources wisely and avoid missed deadlines.

  • Visualize project schedule in
    one place
  • Identify the longest path of
    critical tasks
  • Highlight dependencies and
    task sequences
  • Allocate float/slack time
    where possible
  • Deliver projects on time, every
    time

Who Can Use This?

  • Project Managers Project Managers
  • Construction Managers Construction Managers
  • Program Managers Program Managers
  • Product Teams Product Teams
  • Operations Leads Operations Leads
  • Engineering Teams Engineering Teams

Frequently Asked Questions

  • It’s a planning tool that helps you map out all tasks in a project, identify which ones are critical (i.e. cannot be delayed), and calculate the minimum time required to complete the project.

  • The template is in Google Sheets (.xlsx) format and fully customizable.

  • Yes, it's completely free to download and use for personal or professional projects.

  • Ideal for Project Managers, Program Leads, PMOs and teams managing time-sensitive or complex projects.

  • CPM is more common in traditional (Waterfall) project management, but hybrid teams can still benefit for long-term planning or high-level scheduling.

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