# Project Charter Template (AvaSkill Academy — Project Management)

A project charter is the document that formally authorizes the project: it names the project, explains why it exists, and gives the project manager the authority to run it. Fill one in for any project from your Lesson 1 homework list.

## 1. Project name
(Short, clear, unique.)

## 2. Purpose
Why are we doing this? What problem does it solve or opportunity does it capture? (2–3 sentences.)

## 3. Objectives and success criteria
What will be delivered, and how will we know the project succeeded? List 3–5 measurable outcomes.

## 4. Scope — in and out
- **In scope:** what the project will do and deliver.
- **Out of scope:** what it will NOT do (this prevents scope creep).

## 5. Key milestones and dates
| Milestone | Target date |
|---|---|
| | |
| | |

## 6. Budget (high-level)
Total approved budget and any limits.

## 7. Stakeholders
| Name / role | Interest in the project | Influence |
|---|---|---|
| | | |

## 8. Project manager and authority
Named project manager, and what they are authorized to decide and spend.

## 9. Risks (top 3)
The biggest known risks at the start — detail goes in the risk register.

## 10. Approvals
| Name | Role | Signature / date |
|---|---|---|
| | Sponsor | |
| | Project manager | |