HOW TO USE THIS TEMPLATE:
Introduction

The template reflects the recommended content for a Project Charter document, as described in the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide, Third Edition). This template provides suggestions designed to prompt the Project Manager and help in the creation of the Project Charter document. The information for the Project Charter is located on pages 81-86, of “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge” (PMBOK®
Guide), Third Edition.

Deleting the [....] text

When the template is complete, the Project Charter document can be printed and approved.
Prior to printing, you should delete all [....] prompt text (in italics and blue text).
Saving the Project Charter document under its own name

Save the Project Charter document by selecting the “SAVE-AS” command; this will avoid overwriting this template. Remember to specify your own Project Directory.

Once your Project Charter document is completed check the document against the following Quality Criteria:

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Is the level of authority of the Project Sponsor commensurate with the anticipated size, risk and cost of the project?

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Is there sufficient detail to allow the appointment of an appropriate Project
Manager?

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Have the project budgets received preliminary review and approval from the executive management team?

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Are all the known stakeholders identified?

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Does the Project Charter describe the “project success criteria”?

NOTE: Remember to delete this page of instructions from your final document.

PROJECT CHARTER

Date:

October 27, 2008

Version:

Project Charter

Date: October 27, 2008

Project Charter Document History
Document Revisions
Author

Release
Date

Reason for Changes

initial draft

Version #

Draft 0.1*

Approval

NOTES:
• Signed