Project Handover Document Template
Ensure a seamless transition of project results to the business-as-usual team.
Excel (.xlsx)
What is a Project Handover Document?
A Project Handover Document is used to transfer the responsibility for the project’s deliverables from the project team to the operations or support team. It provides all the necessary information to maintain and support the project’s outcomes.
Key Components of this Template
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List of Deliverables and Documentation -
Operational and Support Procedures -
Key Contacts and Stakeholders -
Outstanding Issues and Risks
How to Use the Template
Identify the team that will be responsible for the project’s outcomes after closure. Provide them with all the necessary documentation, including user manuals, technical specifications, and support procedures. Conduct a handover meeting to walk through the document and answer any questions.
Professional Design
Clean, grid-based layout optimized for both digital use and printing. Designed by industry experts.
Ready to Use
Pre-formatted with essential columns and formulas. Just fill in your project data.
Fully Customizable
Unlock and edit any part of the template to fit your specific project needs.
Branded & Unique
Exclusively created for PM Study Guide with professional branding and structure.
This template was uniquely crafted and optimized for PM Study Guide.
Prepare by: Parag Pal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a project handover document template used for?
A project handover document template gives project managers a ready-made, pre-formatted structure to capture and track the project handover document without building a spreadsheet from scratch. It standardises the format across projects and saves setup time.
Is this project handover document template free to download?
Yes. You can download this project handover document template for free from PM Study Guide. It is provided in Excel format and is fully editable so you can adapt the columns and formulas to your own project.
Can I edit the project handover document template in Excel or Google Sheets?
Yes. The template is supplied as an Excel (.xlsx) file, which opens directly in Microsoft Excel and can also be imported into Google Sheets. Every field, column, and formula can be customised.
