Risk Register & Issue Tracker Excel Template
A project risk management spreadsheet for identifying, assessing, and tracking risks using a probability-impact matrix.
Download Free Spreadsheet (.xlsx)
Direct client-side generation. Compatible with Microsoft Excel 2016+, Office 365, Google Sheets, and LibreOffice Calc.
Interactive Spreadsheet Preview
Live view of the pre-formatted columns and automated cell formulas included in your download file.
| Risk ID | Description | Probability (1-5) | Impact (1-5) | Risk Score | Mitigation Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSK-01 | Key API goes offline during launch | 3 | 5 | 15 | Build fallback caching layer |
| RSK-02 | Late delivery of server hardware | 2 | 3 | 6 | Use cloud instances temporarily |
Key Template Features
Chart Data Source: Risk distribution by category (Technical, Financial, Schedule)
Visual In-Cell Bars: Open risks vs. closed risks per month
Trend Indicators: Top 5 highest-scored risks
KPI Cards: Total Risks, Critical Risks, Open Issues, Resolution Rate %
Historical Data Ledger: 6-month risk exposure history
Heatmap Data Source: 30-day × risk category matrix of newly identified risks
Pre-Configured Excel Formulas
=Probability * Impact — Risk Score=IF(Score >= 15, "Critical", IF(Score >= 10, "High", "Low")) — Risk Level=Closed_Risks / Total_Risks — Resolution %Who Uses This Template & Why
🎯 Target Users
Risk managers, compliance officers, and IT project managers.
🚀 Real Problem Solved
Unforeseen project risks derailing timelines. This forces a structured mitigation plan.
How to Use with Google Sheets
- Click Download Excel File to save the
.xlsxfile to your computer. - Open Google Drive in your web browser.
- Click + New → File Upload and choose the downloaded file.
- Double-click the uploaded file in Google Drive to open it directly as a native Google Sheets document with all formulas intact.