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Ready to manage your projects more efficiently? We’ve compiled our top project management resources, including articles, e-books, videos, demos, case studies, and free template sets, along with our comprehensive project management guide.

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In this section, you’ll find a variety of resources, including beginner and how-to guides. Plus, check out articles featuring free, pre-built project management templates in Microsoft Excel and Word, PDF, and other commonly used formats.

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32 free Excel spreadsheet templates to streamline your business processes

Use these Excel templates to manage your work and efficiently organize your time. Works for both business and personal projects.

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Free weekly schedule templates to help you plan business and personal tasks

Aug 5, 2024 6 min read

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17 free project report templates to roll up status updates and performance data

Oct 17, 2024 8 min read

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How to create a compelling business case, with 7 free downloadable templates

Learn the main elements of a business case, why they’re important, and what to include, plus templates for Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Oct 20, 2022 8 min read

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Marketing management

Getting started with digital marketing plan templates, examples, and a guide

Develop a strategic marketing plan perfect for your company's needs and demands with customizable templates made for a variety of industries.

Apr 17, 2023 24 min read

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17 free project proposal templates to gain support and stakeholder buy-in

Oct 17, 2024 8 min read

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17 free timesheet and timecard templates to streamline payroll management

Oct 4, 2024 9 min read

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Master the project management cycle with Smartsheet

Help your team maximize its potential with Smartsheet and its many benefits and capabilities. Ideal for all projects regardless of size or complexity.

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Free executive summary templates to create strong project summaries

Apr 18, 2024 7 min read

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Understanding the stages of the Project Management Institute's project cycle

Perfect for project managers, learn the project lifecycle as outlined by the Project Management Institute. Includes a comprehensive guide and free demo.

Dec 27, 2023 7 min read

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Business templates for Microsoft Project to track timelines, budget, and milestones

Sep 15, 2022 6 min read

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Budget & accounting

How to estimate project costs for more accurate project projections

Discover how to estimate project costs accurately, including how-tos, templates, and how to avoid common mistakes.

Feb 26, 2023 24 min read

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Construction management

Construction project management (CPM) according to industry experts

Learn about the roles of construction manager and contractors and how they can optimize various construction project manager processes.

Sep 9, 2024 31 min read

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Agile project management

Comparing Agile vs Scrum vs Waterfall vs Kanban: which is the best for you?

In this comprehensive analysis, discover the similarities, differences, benefits and weaknesses amongst the four most popular project management methodologies.

Apr 4, 2024 51 min read

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Project portfolio management

All about setting up a program management office with step-by-step instructions

Lead your workspace by making a program management office (PgMO). PgMOs are essential for implementing efficient work methods for company initiatives.

Dec 22, 2023 17 min read

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E-book: How to overcome the top 5 challenges of remote project management

In this e-book you’ll learn how to establish communication norms with your team, build accountability to drive results, and identify the right tools to improve visibility and collaboration.

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Videos & Webinars

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Project management templates 

In Smartsheet, you’ll find pre-built templates to get started managing your projects right away. Check out some of the top PM templates for scheduling, budget, and more below.

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