{"title":"Power BI Project Dashboards","description":"\u003cp\u003ePower BI Desktop solution samples are pre‑built report foundations that can be adapted to your own project data. They provide PMO teams and project professionals with a practical starting point for automated reporting, helping you become self‑sufficient and confident in generating meaningful insights.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"project-status-report-sample-basic","title":"FREE Power BI Project Status Report Sample (.pbix)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSummary\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to Power BI and want to learn project status reporting? This free report is designed for\u003cstrong\u003e Project Managers, Project Analysts, and PMOs\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking a clean, straightforward layout to begin creating their own standardised \u003cstrong\u003eautomated project status reports\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's perfect for beginners exploring alternatives to manual Excel reporting, students learning Power BI, or anyone who wants to test automated project dashboards before investing in paid solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt exclusively with \u003cstrong\u003eMicrosoft-native visuals\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers a minimalist foundation for connecting to real project data. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis report is not built with sample data; instead, it serves as a conceptual guide highlighting the essential components of a simple, effective status report\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvided as a \u003cstrong\u003ePower BI Desktop (.pbix) report\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers a foundational layout that users can customise to suit their project needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’d like to explore with our \u003cstrong\u003esample data\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can download it from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/freedom-solutions.co.uk\/products\/projects-sample-data\" title=\"Click to download the project sample data in Excel\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. Using the sample data helps you get familiar with the report straight away, without needing to prepare your own dataset first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUseful Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're new to Power BI or looking to build your skills, we recommend exploring \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/powerplatform\/power-bi\" title=\"Click to explore Microsoft Learn for Power BI for detailed How-To\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicrosoft Learn’s Power BI training resources\u003c\/a\u003e for guided tutorials and best practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for users with \u003cstrong\u003ebeginner to intermediate Power BI experience\u003c\/strong\u003e. Simply connect your project dataset that has similar data as the the sample file visuals and you're ready to start customising your own report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReports are updated quarterly to reflect improvements and changes in Power BI Desktop. If your colleagues or friends would benefit, please invite them to visit our website so they can download their own latest copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDownload Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe appreciate your support. \u003c\/strong\u003eTo ensure you can access your file smoothly, downloads are available for 24 hours after purchase. 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It uses 100% native visuals so you don't hit custom visual licensing paywalls or corporate IT blocks.\u003cbr\u003e* The Excel Data Schema: A clean spreadsheet sample data showing exactly how to format your milestones, project health metrics, budgets, and risks so they map perfectly into the report.\u003cbr\u003e* Connection Instructions: Simple, step-by-step guidance showing you how to repoint the data source path to your local folder and refresh the file with your own data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this is delivered as a .pbix instead of a .pbit template:\u003cbr\u003eWe avoid blank template files on purpose. Opening an empty template forces you to deal with data connection errors and prompts before you can even see what the dashboard looks like. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Power BI caches data inside native .pbix files, you can double-click this download and immediately see the complete visual layout, review the page mechanics, and look at the Power Query logic. 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