In the previous lessons, you learned that projects come in all shapes and sizes — and so do their budgets. Budgets can be created in a simple spreadsheet or with more complex software programs. Determining which tool is right for you and your project will require input from your organization and your customer.
Budget spreadsheet templates
Budget templates are a useful tool for helping you estimate, track, and maintain a project budget. Below, you will find a few different budget templates that you can use for future projects. Each of these templates is formatted in a digital spreadsheet.
Microsoft Excel Budget Templates
Microsoft Excel Website Budget Template (applicable to any project)
Google Sheets Budget Template (Note: You will need to be signed in to a Google account in order to make a copy of the template.)
Spreadsheet skills for budgeting
When using a spreadsheet to track a budget, there are basic skills you will need to learn. Understanding how to use SUM and AVERAGE formulas, tables, and filters are just a few of the spreadsheet skills that will make your job as a project manager much easier.
