Many people find tracking a project with a spreadsheet program like Microsoft Excel works very well
. It does not have Gantt or Pert options, but for simple projects, it is a good option. For those that want portability, you can use packages such as Project@Hand or Pocket Plan. The packages work on mobile devices and provide on the go project management. These are a few of the alternative options available. You can ask your instructors about other packages while taking project management courses. They often have multiple packages that they use for projects of different complexity and size. They can also give you tips on how to use the software appropriately for these different projects.