Schedule Baseline Template
Document the approved version of your project schedule to track and measure performance.
Excel (.xlsx)
What is a Schedule Baseline?
A Schedule Baseline is the approved version of the project schedule that can be changed only through formal change control procedures and is used as a basis for comparison to actual results. It includes start and finish dates for all project activities.
Key Components of this Template
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Approved Start and Finish Dates -
Milestone Schedule and Key Dates -
Critical Path Identification -
Baseline Approval and Version Control
How to Use the Template
Once the project schedule has been finalized and approved by stakeholders, document it as the baseline. Use this baseline to track actual progress and identify any variances. Any changes to the baseline must be approved through the formal change control process.
Professional Design
Clean, grid-based layout optimized for both digital use and printing. Designed by industry experts.
Ready to Use
Pre-formatted with essential columns and formulas. Just fill in your project data.
Fully Customizable
Unlock and edit any part of the template to fit your specific project needs.
Branded & Unique
Exclusively created for PM Study Guide with professional branding and structure.
This template was uniquely crafted and optimized for PM Study Guide.
Prepare by: Parag Pal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a schedule baseline template used for?
A schedule baseline template gives project managers a ready-made, pre-formatted structure to capture and track the schedule baseline without building a spreadsheet from scratch. It standardises the format across projects and saves setup time.
Is this schedule baseline template free to download?
Yes. You can download this schedule baseline template for free from PM Study Guide. It is provided in Excel format and is fully editable so you can adapt the columns and formulas to your own project.
Can I edit the schedule baseline template in Excel or Google Sheets?
Yes. The template is supplied as an Excel (.xlsx) file, which opens directly in Microsoft Excel and can also be imported into Google Sheets. Every field, column, and formula can be customised.
