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How to use a pert / gantt template.
- 01List all tasks and durations
Name each task and provide optimistic, most likely, and pessimistic durations if you want PERT estimates; or a single duration for CPM.
- 02Define dependencies
Say which tasks must finish before others can start — the AI draws the network edges.
- 03Find the critical path
Ask the AI to identify the critical path — the longest chain of dependencies that determines the project end date.
- 04Export for project plans
Export as PNG/SVG for project kick-off decks or embed in project documentation.
Questions about pert / gantt templates
What is a PERT chart?
A project network diagram that shows tasks as nodes, dependencies as arrows, and highlights the critical path — the sequence of tasks that determines the shortest possible project duration.
What is the difference between PERT and Gantt charts?
A Gantt chart shows tasks on a time axis (calendar schedule). A PERT chart shows the dependency network (which tasks must precede which). PERT is better for dependency analysis; Gantt is better for schedule communication.
What is the critical path?
The longest chain of dependent tasks from project start to finish. Any delay on a critical path task delays the entire project. Non-critical tasks have "float" — they can slip without affecting the end date.