Free Templates · Updated March 2026
Free PM Templates
Excel, Word & PDF Downloads
30 ready-to-use project management templates covering every phase — from project charter to closure report. Pre-filled, professionally formatted and free to download. No account required for basic versions.
Quick Answer
All 30 templates are free to download in Excel, Word or PDF. The 5 most-used are: Project Charter, Risk Register, RACI Matrix, Project Status Report and WBS Template. Every template is aligned with PMBOK 7 and the PMI ECO 2026. No signup needed for basic versions.
PM Templates — 2026
All phases, all formats
30+
Free templates
5phases
Project phases covered
3formats
Excel, Word & PDF
$0
Cost to download
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PMBOK7
Aligned standard
30+
Templates across all 5 phases
18K
Monthly project charter searches
14K
Monthly risk register searches
100%
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Phase 01 — Initiation
Initiation Templates 🚀
01
Project Charter
Excel
Word
PDF
02
Business Case Template
Word
PDF
03
Stakeholder Register
Excel
Sheets
PDF
04
Project Feasibility Study
Word
PDF
05
Project Kick-off Agenda
Word
PDF
Start here. The Project Charter is the single most important document in any project. Without it, projects lack formal authorisation and scope creep is almost guaranteed. Always get the charter signed before any work begins.
Phase 02 — Planning
Planning Templates 📋
06
Risk Register
Excel
Sheets
PDF
07
RACI Matrix
Excel
Sheets
PDF
08
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Excel
PDF
09
Project Schedule / Gantt Template
Excel
Sheets
10
Project Budget Template
Excel
Sheets
PDF
11
Communication Plan
Excel
Word
PDF
12
Change Management Plan
Word
PDF
13
Procurement Plan
Word
PDF
14
Quality Management Plan
Word
PDF
15
Resource Plan
Excel
Sheets
PDF
Phase 03 — Execution
Execution Templates ⚙️
16
Meeting Minutes Template
Word
PDF
17
Action Item Tracker
Excel
Sheets
18
Issue Log
Excel
Sheets
PDF
19
Decision Log
Excel
Sheets
20
Change Request Form
Word
PDF
21
Project Status Report
Word
PDF
Excel
Most-used execution template: The Project Status Report is the template PMs use every single week. A good status report has three sections — what was accomplished, what is coming next and what is blocked. Keep it to one page maximum. Stakeholders do not read long reports.
Phase 04 — Monitoring & Control
Monitoring & Control Templates 📊
Phase 05 — Closure
Closure Templates ✅
27
Project Closure Report
Word
PDF
28
Post-Implementation Review
Word
PDF
29
Handover Document
Word
PDF
30
Project Sign-Off Form
Word
PDF
Don't skip closure. Projects that end without formal closure documents leave stakeholders unclear on what was delivered, teams unable to reference past decisions and organisations unable to learn from what happened. The Sign-Off Form alone can prevent future disputes about what was and wasn't in scope.
06 — Frequently Asked Questions
PM Templates — 6 Questions Answered
At minimum, every project needs five templates: a Project Charter (to define scope and get approval), a Risk Register (to track and manage risks), a RACI Matrix (to clarify roles), a Status Report (to communicate progress) and a Lessons Learned Log (to capture what went well and what didn't). All five are available free on this page.
Yes — all 30 templates are free to download in Excel, Word or PDF format. No account is required for the basic versions. A premium pack with advanced formulas, automation and pre-filled examples is available for teams that need more.
Templates come in three formats: Excel (.xlsx) for data-heavy templates like risk registers, budget trackers and EVM trackers. Word (.docx) for document templates like project charters, communication plans and closure reports. PDF for read-only reference versions. Most templates are available in multiple formats — check each template page for available downloads.
Yes — all templates are aligned with PMBOK 7 and the PMI ECO 2026. Using them on real projects is excellent PMP preparation because the exam tests applied knowledge. Filling in a real Risk Register, RACI Matrix and Project Charter teaches you the concepts faster than reading about them. See our free PMP study guide →
A RACI matrix template maps project tasks against team members, assigning one of four roles: Responsible (does the work), Accountable (owns the outcome), Consulted (provides input) and Informed (kept in the loop). It is the most effective tool for eliminating role confusion on projects. Download our free RACI matrix template →
A project charter should include: project title and description, business justification and objectives, scope statement (in-scope and out-of-scope), key deliverables, high-level timeline and milestones, budget summary, key stakeholders and their roles, assumptions and constraints, risks overview and sponsor sign-off block. Download our free project charter template →