Power BI for Project Managers: Build Real Project Dashboards, Automate Reports with AI, and Transition from Excel Step-by-Step

By Paul J. Shriver

Project managers don't need to become data analysts just masters of the right tools. This book shows you how to turn Power BI into your most powerful reporting advantage.

Power BI for Project Managers is a practical, beginner-friendly guide designed to help you move beyond manual spreadsheets and build clear, automated, and decision-ready dashboards. Whether you manage Agile sprints, construction schedules, IT projects, or large portfolios, this book shows you exactly how to transform raw data into real-time insights.Through step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to create project dashboards, visualize KPIs, track progress, monitor risks, and communicate project health with confidence. You'll also discover how AI features in Power BI can automate reporting tasks, generate insights, and reduce hours of manual work.If you're ready to transition from Excel to Power BI without feeling overwhelmed this concise guide walks you through the entire process in a clear and structured format.

Benefits:

- Build real project dashboards: Create timelines, milestone trackers, budget visuals, risk matrices, and performance KPIs with guided examples.
- Use AI to automate reporting: Learn how Copilot, AI insights, and automation features streamline repetitive project workflows.
- Transition from Excel step-by-step: Understand imports, data modeling, cleaning, DAX basics, and how to convert spreadsheets into interactive dashboards.
- Templates for real projects: Includes ready-to-follow structures for PMO dashboards, status reports, and portfolio views.
- Beginner-friendly approach: Written for project managers, not data scientists no technical background required.

Ready to elevate your project reporting? Get your copy today and start building dashboards that deliver clarity, confidence, and impact.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G3W31LC2
• ISBN13: 9798275887679
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"