Primavera P6 Basic Training Course

The main objective of this  Primavera P6 Basic Certification Course is to empower professionals with—

• in-depth information and knowledge of the features, functionalities and benefits of the Primavera P6 application
• the overall knowledge, experience, exposure and understanding to link project management difficulties being faced by the organisation to resolutions through certain features and functionalities of Primavera P6
• adequate knowledge and understanding of the various applications under P6, to build one’s capabilities to use these effectively and for the right requirement
• the necessary information and understanding of key aspects related to Primavera P6, such as dashboards, projects, reports, etc.
• the required confidence and skillset as well as capability to explore the application by oneself and be able to understand usage and application
• the required skill and knowledge to work with the technologies involved in the application and related ones to be able to optimise use for effective and seamless project management
• the ability and confidence to suggest recruitment of Primavera P6 for certain problem statements related to project management in the organisation and effectively resolve these problems, thus demonstrating the potential and inviting opportunities to undertake higher roles and responsibilities within the organisation

Professionals undertaking this Primavera P6 Basic Certification Course will derive the following benefits:

• Adequate knowledge and understanding of the basics of Primavera P6
• Detailed understanding of all related applications and technologies to be able to make correct decisions regarding the application of the software to address or solve specific issues and gaps in project management
• Increased understanding and knowledge to be able to recommend and successfully install the application to improve the project management experience
• Better understanding and confidence to explore the application and be able to effectively apply it to certain pain areas within the project management domain
• Increased awareness and confidence to link problem statements directly to specific aspects of the application to resolve the problem at hand
• Increased skill set and capability to drive application purchase, installation and basic usage, thus facilitating opportunities for assuming higher roles and responsibilities within the organisation
• Increased knowledge and skill of Primavera P6, thus increasing earning capacity and one’s ability to effectively manage projects from any domain, in turn increasing avenues for growth and progression

• Project managers and team leads responsible for overseeing and driving various projects in the organisation
• Project coordinators and administrators as well as other members of the project management team who would like to increase their knowledge and awareness of various applications and software related to project management
• Other professionals and stakeholders involved in projects or driving projects within their teams or organisations, who would be involved in a Primavera P6-run project at some point in time
• Senior management of an organisation who need to understand the benefit of using Primavera P6 for resolving project management-related difficulties and challenges
• Any other professional who would like to know more about Primavera P6

• 1.1 Overview of Project Management and Primavera P6
   
  • Importance of Project Management
  • Introduction to Primavera P6 software
  • Key features and benefits
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• 1.2 Navigating the Interface
   
  • Understanding the workspace
  • Customizing user preferences
  • Overview of toolbars and menus
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• 1.3 Creating a New Project
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  • Setting up a project using the Project Wizard
  • Inputting project information
  • Defining project calendars
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• 1.4 Creating Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
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  • Understanding WBS and its importance
  • Creating and organizing WBS elements
  • Assigning codes and definitions

• 2.1 Adding Activities
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  • Creating activities and defining their characteristics
  • Understanding activity types (Task, Milestones, Level of Effort)
  • Assigning dates and constraints
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• 2.2 Resource Management
   
  • Creating and defining resources (labor, non-labor, materials)
  • Assigning resources to activities
  • Understanding resource availability and calendars
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• 2.3 Defining Cost and Budgeting
   
  • Inputting resource costs
  • Setting up project budgets
  • Associating costs with activities and resources

• 3.1 Scheduling Basics
   
  • Understanding scheduling concepts and techniques
  • Types of dependencies (Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, etc.)
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• 3.2 Creating and Modifying the Schedule
   
  • Performing schedule calculations
  • Applying constraints to activities
  • Adjusting activity durations and dates
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• 3.3 Analyzing Schedule Performance
   
  • Understanding float and critical path analysis
  • Utilizing the Gantt chart for visual representation
  • Identifying and analyzing bottlenecks in the schedule

• 4.1 Baselines and Variances
   
  • Setting baselines for comparison
  • Understanding Schedule Variance (SV) and Cost Variance (CV)
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• 4.2 Tracking Progress
   
  • Updating activities and tracking progress
  • Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts
  • Analyzing performance reports
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• 4.3 Custom Reporting
   
  • Generating standard reports
  • Creating custom reports and dashboards
  • Utilizing data for decision-making

• 5.1 Integrating Primavera P6 with Other Tools
   
  • Overview of integration capabilities with ERP systems
  • Importing and exporting data (Excel, XML, etc.)
  • Using Primavera P6 with other project management tools
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• 5.2 Practical Exercises and Case Studies
   
  • Hands-on session for creating a complete project from start to finish
  • Working on real-world case studies to reinforce learning
  • Group discussion and sharing of best practices
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• 5.3 Course Review and Q&A
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  • Recap of key topics covered in the course
  • Open floor for questions and clarifications
  • Providing additional resources for continued learning

• Assessment and Certification: Participants may have the option for assessment at the end of the training, leading to a certification in Primavera P6 proficiency.
• Training Materials: Participants will receive a course manual, computer-based exercises, and access to online resources and forums for ongoing support.
• Follow-Up Support: Options for follow-up sessions and mentoring to reinforce learning and address any challenges faced post-training.

Duration: [Specify duration, e.g., 5 days, 40 hours]