Project Status Report with Sample Data - Solution Starter

This bundle includes Project Status Report - Solution Starter (Extended) with Excel Sample Data that mirrors project status scenarios. It gives you the opportunity to practise reporting features before connecting your own data.

Who Should Choose This Bundle

Want to learn Power BI project reporting with ready-to-use practice data? This bundle is perfect for PMO teams and project professionals who want to explore automated project status reporting risk-free before connecting live data. It's ideal for teams evaluating Power BI for project reporting, training new users, or anyone who wants immediate hands-on practice without spending time preparing test data. Get the complete learning package at a better price than buying separately.

Why choose the bundle:

• Complete package – report + sample dataset, ready to use out of the box.
• Practice safely – experiment with project status reporting before connecting live project data.
• Faster start – no need to prepare your own test data.
• Better value – bundled pricing compared to buying separately.

This bundle has been created using sample data to demonstrate how the visuals and structure work in practice.

Provided as a Power BI Desktop (.pbix) report with Excel (.xlsx) sample data, the files are pre-connected and ready to explore immediately. The clean, straightforward layout of the report design can assist with creating your own standardised automated project status reports.

The report leverages Power Query to set out the data transformation steps in a clear, step-by-step way. That makes it easier for beginners and intermediate users to see how the data is shaped and prepared, and to understand how custom columns are created when needed.

The report, including elements such as status thresholds, can be enhanced or extended through DAX or Power Query within Power BI Desktop, or by adjusting the underlying logic in Excel, which is the current data source.

How to update file path if connecting to Excel data source: Update the file path in Power BI Desktop → Transform Data → Data Source Settings to point to your own workbook.

If you're new to Power BI or looking to build your skills, we recommend exploring Microsoft Learn's Power BI training resources for guided tutorials and best practices.

Using the sample data helps you get familiar with the report straight away, without needing to prepare your own dataset first. It's a quick way to see the transformation steps in action, and those same steps can guide you when connecting the report to your own project data with confidence.

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If you're new to Power BI or looking to build your skills, we recommend exploring Microsoft Learn’s Power BI training resources for guided tutorials and best practices.

Suitable for users with beginner to intermediate Power BI experience. Simply connect your project dataset that has similar data as the sample file visuals and you're ready to start customising your own report.

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Our aim is to make reporting solutions straightforward and affordable. By purchasing this report, you gain access to a clear, effective solution starter without the complexity or cost of enterprise subscriptions. At the same time, your support helps us continue creating resources that make project reporting easier and more accessible for everyone.

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