Primavera P6 Training

Our in-person, instructor-led courses take place at our training facility in The Woodlands. Using Primavera P6 Professional rel. 21 (via remote access to our training server), students will gain an understanding of the principles of planning and scheduling as well as hands-on experience building a schedule, updating and monitoring progress, & various generating reports. 

In order to maximize instructor-student interaction, our maximum class size is limited to eight (8) attendees. 

Course Syllabus

Day 1

Lesson 1: Introduction

• Instructor / participant introductions

•  Overview of planning and scheduling

• Primavera and the Project Management Life Cycle

• Knowledge Areas and Process Groups

• An introduction to Primavera P6

Lesson 2: Data, Navigating, and Layouts

• Describe enterprise and project-specific data

• Log in

• Open an existing project

• Navigate in the Home window and Activities window

• Open an existing layout

• Customize a layout

• Save a layout

Lesson 3: The EPS and OBS

• Creating the Enterprise Project Structure (EPS)

• View the EPS

• The OBS / Responsible Managers

Lesson 4: Creating a Project

• Create a project

• Navigate in the Projects window

• View and modify information in Project Details

Lesson 5: Creating a Work Breakdown Structure

• Define a Work Breakdown Structure

• Create multiple levels of a WBS hierarchy

Lesson 6: Adding Activities

• Describe an activity and its components

• Describe activity types

• Add activities

• Add a Notebook topic to an activity

• Add steps to an activity

• Assign activity codes to activities

Lesson 7: Creating Relationships

• View a network logic diagram

• Differentiate between the four relationship types

• Create relationships in the Activity Network

• Create relationships in Activity Details

Day 2

Lesson 8: Scheduling

• Perform a forward and backward pass

• Describe float and its impact on a schedule

• Identify loops and open ends

• Calculate a schedule

• Analyze the scheduling log report

Lesson 9: Assigning Constraints

• Apply an overall deadline to a project

• Apply a constraint to an individual activity

• Add notebook topics to constrained activities

• Describe the available constraint types

Lesson 10: Maintaining the Project Documents Library

• Describe the difference between a work product and a reference document

• Create a document record

• Link the document record to a project document or work product

• Assign the project document(s) to an activity or WBS

Lesson 11: Formatting Schedule Data

• Group activities according to a specific criteria

• Sort activities

• Apply a filter

• Create a filter

Lesson 12: Roles and Resources

• Describe roles

• Views the roles dictionary

• Describe resources

• Identify the differences between labor, non-labor and material resources

• View the resource dictionary

Lesson 13: Assigning Resources and Costs

• Assign resources by role

• Assign labor, non-labor, and material resources to activities

• Adjust Budgeted Units/Time for a resource

• Assign expenses to activities

Lesson 14: Analyzing Resources

• Display the Resource Usage Profile

• Format a profile

• Format the timescale

Day 3

Lesson 15: Optimizing the Project Plan

• Analyze schedule dates

• Shorten a project schedule

• Analyze resource availability

• Remove resource over allocation

• Analyze project costs

Lesson 16: Baselining the Project Plan

• Create a baseline plan

• Display baseline bars on the Gantt Chart

• Modify the bars on the Gantt Chart

Lesson 17: Updating the Schedule

• Describe several methods for updating the project schedule

• Use Progress Spotlight

• Status activities

• Reschedule the project

Lesson 18: Reporting Performance

• Describe reporting methods

• Run a schedule report

• Create a resource report with the Report wizard

• Create a report using the current layout

Lesson 19: Best Practices

• Best practices

• Settings

• Open discussion

Lesson 20: Question & Answer Session

• Participants are welcome to discuss scheduling requirements and get instructor feedback!

Benefits of In-Person Learning

In-person, hands-on training with a live instructor offers numerous benefits for effective skill development. Participants engage in interactive sessions where they can directly interact with the instructor and other attendees, receive personalized instruction, and gain immediate feedback. Key benefits include:

• Interactive Learning Environment: Participants can ask questions, seek clarifications, and engage in discussions, promoting a deeper understanding of the software.

• Less Distractions: Getting out of the office and being able to focus entirely on the training is invaluable!

• Immediate Feedback: Participants receive real-time guidance and corrections, helping them address mistakes and improve their software skills promptly.

• Hands-On Practice: Dedicated lab or practice time allows participants to actively apply what they've learned, reinforcing concepts and building practical experience.

• Collaboration and Networking: Working with peers promotes collaboration, exposes participants to different perspectives, and fosters valuable networking opportunities.