Project Status Report - Solution Starter (Extended)

This Project Status Report solution starter was created using Power BI Desktop to provide a clear and concise summary of a project's current state. It presents key information on progress, budget usage, schedule adherence, timeline, and top five risks and issues in a visual format that supports informed decision-making.

Built exclusively with Microsoft-native visuals, it offers a minimalist foundation for connecting to real project data.

This report has been built and designed using sample data to demonstrate how the visuals and structure work in practice. The sample dataset itself is not included in the download, but you can obtain it separately.

Provided as a Power BI Desktop (.pbix) report, it offers a foundational layout that you can customise to suit your project needs. 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.

If you’d like to explore with our sample data, you can download it from here. 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.

Alternatively, you may choose the bundle option here which combines the report and sample data together at a discounted price.

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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.

Each quarter, the reports are refreshed to highlight the latest improvements and updates 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.

Our aim is to make project portfolio reporting with Power BI Desktop 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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