Project Charter Template (PMBOK® Guide, 6th
Edition)
Project Name: [Insert project name]
Date: [Insert date]
Revision: [Insert revision number (optional)]
1. Project Description
Briefly describe the project and its purpose.
What problem are you trying to solve or what opportunity are you trying to
capitalize on?
2. Project Goals and Objectives
List the key goals and objectives of the project.
What do you want to achieve by the end of the project?
Be specific and measurable.
3. Success Criteria
Define how you will measure success for the project.
What are the key metrics you will track?
How will you know if the project is on track and achieving its goals?
4. Deliverables
List the main deliverables that the project will produce.
What are the tangible outputs of the project?
Be specific and include deadlines.
5. Project Scope
Define the boundaries of the project.
What is included and what is not included?
Be clear about any exclusions or limitations.
6. High-Level Schedule
Provide a high-level overview of the project schedule.
What are the major milestones and key dates?
This is not a detailed project plan, but it should give a general sense of the
project timeline.
7. Budget Estimate
Provide a high-level estimate of the project budget.
What are the major cost categories?
This is not a detailed budget, but it should give a general sense of the project
cost.
8. Resources
Identify the key resources that will be needed for the project.
This may include personnel, equipment, materials, and other resources.
9. Risks and Assumptions
Identify any potential risks that could impact the project.
What are the assumptions that are being made about the project?
Develop mitigation strategies for identified risks.
10. Stakeholders
Identify the key stakeholders who are involved in the project.
What are their roles and interests in the project?
How will you communicate with them?
11. Project Sponsor
Name the individual or group who is authorizing and sponsoring the project.
They are responsible for providing resources and support for the project.
12. Project Manager
Name the individual responsible for managing and executing the project.
They are accountable for delivering the project on time, on budget, and within
scope.
13. Approvals
Include space for the signatures of the project sponsor, project manager, and
any other key stakeholders who need to approve the charter.
Additional Notes:
You can adapt this template to fit the specific needs of your project.
Be sure to include all of the relevant information required by the PMBOK®
Guide.
Keep the charter concise and clear.
The charter is a living document and should be updated as needed
throughout the project.
Resources:
PMBOK® Guide, 6th Edition
Project Management Institute (PMI): https://www.pmi.org
ProjectManagement.com: https://www.projectmanagement.com
