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PROJECT BASICS • 6–8 MINUTE MICRO-COURSE

Create a Simple Project Timeline Your Team Will Actually Use

Turn "we should do this" into "who's doing what, and when." Build a clear, 4-column project timeline you can drop into an email, Slack, or doc in minutes.

Great for managers & ICs No project management software required Perfect for small internal projects

By the end of this micro-course, you'll be able to:

  • Turn a messy task list into a clean timeline with owners and dates
  • Spot dependencies so work flows in a logical order
  • Give your manager a clear answer to "when will this be done?"
  • Share a timeline that people can read in under 30 seconds
Instead of "we're working on it," you'll be able to send a simple, confident timeline that sets expectations for everyone.

What you'll learn in under 10 minutes

This micro-course is for anyone who keeps getting asked "when will this be done?" but doesn't want to learn full project management software just to answer.

  • A simple way to list project work in the right order
  • How to assign a clear owner to every line of work
  • How to give each task a realistic start and due date
  • How to turn that into a 4-column timeline you can paste anywhere
  • How to sanity-check your timeline so you're not overpromising

How the micro-course works

  1. Step 1: Capture and order the work

    Start from the final milestone and work backwards, using a clear pattern to order your tasks.

  2. Step 2: Assign one owner per line

    Give each task a single, accountable owner so nothing gets "lost" in the shuffle.

  3. Step 3: Add start and due dates

    Use simple date rules to avoid micromanagement while still setting clear expectations.

  4. Step 4: Turn it into a shareable timeline

    Drop your final timeline into an email, chat, or doc so everyone can see what happens when.

Example scenarios we focus on

We keep it practical and close to real work, like:

  • Launching a new internal guide or process
  • Rolling out a small team initiative
  • Preparing for a meeting, presentation, or workshop
  • Coordinating a short project across 2–5 people

These are the kinds of projects that usually don't get a formal plan—until something slips and people start asking what happened.

Questions you might have

Do I need project management experience?
No. This micro-course is designed for people who manage work but don't live in tools like Jira or Asana. If you can list tasks, you can use this.
Will this work if my project is already in progress?
Yes. You can use the same approach to clean up an existing project: capture what's left, assign owners, and set realistic dates from today forward.
Can I reuse this template for different projects?
Absolutely. The template is intentionally simple so you can reuse it across teams, topics, and tools without having to explain a new format every time.
What if I don't like it?
You're covered by a 7-day money-back guarantee. If it wasn't helpful, reply to your receipt and we'll refund you.

What happens after you click "Buy this micro-course"

Here's the exact flow so there are no surprises:

  • You'll be taken to a secure Stripe checkout page to complete your purchase.
  • After payment, you'll be redirected to a thank-you page with download links for your Project Timeline PDFs.
  • You'll also get an email with the same files so you can access them anytime.

If anything goes wrong, contact team@quickskilllab.com and we'll fix it.