{"product_id":"free-pmo-project-excel-sample-data","title":"FREE PPM Sample Dataset (Excel) – Realistic Project Portfolio Management Practice Data","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSummary\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sample dataset has been created to accompany the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Power BI Project Status Report\" href=\"https:\/\/freedom-solutions.co.uk\/products\/project-status-report-solution-starter-sample-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProject Status Report solution starter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload this professional PPM sample dataset designed specifically for Project Management Office (PMO) professionals and Power BI developers. If you require a high-quality, Excel-based project dataset to practise data visualisation or test reporting tools, this resource provides the perfect foundation. Unlike generic spreadsheets, this data mimics a complex corporate PMO environment, allowing you to build and test professional-grade dashboards instantly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis free download includes realistic project records featuring critical KPIs such as project health (RAG status), budget vs forecast vs actual spend, risk and issue logs, and milestone tracking. Whether you are using this to accompany our Project Status Report solution or as a standalone Power BI practice dataset, it ensures your visuals behave exactly as they would with live enterprise data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvided in \u003cstrong\u003eExce\u003c\/strong\u003el format, it includes realistic project records with attributes such as timelines, budgets, risks, issues, milestones, and progress indicators. The structure reflects real‑world PMO data models, while the projects themselves remain fictional to ensure confidentiality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it an ideal way to explore the report straight away, understand how the visuals behave, and build confidence before connecting your own project information. The dataset is updated quarterly to ensure continued alignment with the report’s structure and best‑practice project governance standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho Needs This Sample Data\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed practice data for project status reporting? This sample dataset is perfect for testing the Project Status Report, learning how project data should be structured, or training team members without exposing live project information. It's ideal for teams evaluating automated project dashboards, data analysts preparing to structure their own project exports, or anyone who wants to see the report in action before connecting real project management systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome examples of who may need this sample data:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject managers and PMO analysts new to Power BI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeams evaluating automated project status reporting solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData analysts preparing to structure their own project data exports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionals who want to test reports before connecting live project systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining coordinators teaching automated project reporting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganisations planning to implement standardised project dashboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who purchased the Project Status Report separately and needs practice data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Use Cases\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for testing the Project Status Report before connecting real project data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for learning how project data should be structured for automated reporting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest suited for training project managers and PMO analysts on Power BI reporting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse when you want to understand data requirements before preparing your own dataset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for demonstrating project status dashboards to executives without exposing live data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for practicing Power BI data connections and Power Query transformations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for proof-of-concept presentations and stakeholder buy-in\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDownload Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe appreciate your support.\u003c\/strong\u003e To ensure you can access your file smoothly, downloads are available for 24 hours after purchase. 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