Template Details
- Format: Excel (.xlsx) / CSV
- Size: 42 KB
- Version: 1.0 (2026)
- Prepare by: Parag Pal
What is a Communication Plan?
A communication plan is a policy-driven approach to providing stakeholders with information about a project. The plan formally defines who should be given specific information, when that information should be delivered and what communication channels will be used to deliver the information.
Key Columns in this Template:
- Stakeholder: Who needs the information.
- Information Type: Status report, meeting minutes, etc.
- Frequency: Daily, Weekly, Monthly.
- Channel: Email, Meeting, Slack, Dashboard.
- Owner: Who is responsible for sending it.
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 communication plan template used for?
A communication plan template gives project managers a ready-made, pre-formatted structure to capture and track the communication plan without building a spreadsheet from scratch. It standardises the format across projects and saves setup time.
Is this communication plan template free to download?
Yes. You can download this communication plan 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 communication plan 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.
