This module introduces the Project Charter, the document that formally authorizes a project and gives the project manager the authority to use organizational resources. You will learn the key sections of a Charter, including the project purpose, objectives, high-level scope, stakeholders, risks, budget, timeline, and sponsor sign-off.

The module also explains the difference between a Project Charter and a Project Management Plan. While the Charter is short and high-level and authorizes the project, the Project Management Plan provides the detailed approach for executing the work.