Project Charter

A Project Charter is a formal document that authorizes the existence of a project and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities. It outlines the project's objectives, scope, stakeholders, and high-level requirements, serving as a foundational reference throughout the project lifecycle.

Also known as: Project Initiation Document, Project Authorization Document, Project Definition Document, PID, Charter Document

Why learn Project Charter?

Developers should learn about Project Charters to ensure alignment with business goals, manage stakeholder expectations, and establish clear project boundaries from the start. It is crucial in agile and traditional project management for initiating projects, securing buy-in, and preventing scope creep in software development.

Learning Resources

• docs: Project Management Institute: What is a Project Charter?
• tutorial: Atlassian: How to Write a Project Charter
• course: Coursera: Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
• video: YouTube: Project Charter Explained