Primavera P6 Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Primavera P6

• Overview of Primavera P6
• Introduction to Project Management
• Primavera P6 Interface
• Types of Primavera P6 (Professional & EPPM)
• Benefits of using Primavera P6 in project management
• Navigating through P6 layout and menus

Module 2: Project Setup and Planning

• Creating a New Project
• Project creation and templates
• Define project calendar
• Setting up project constraints
• Adding project data (Start/Finish, Duration, etc.)
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• What is WBS?
• Creating and defining WBS
• Linking WBS to activities and resources

Module 3: Activity Definition and Scheduling Creating Activities

• Defining activity types (Task, Milestone)
• Inputting activity details (duration, predecessors, etc.)
• Setting up activity relationships (Predecessors & Successors)
• Scheduling a Project
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Setting start and finish dates
• Updating and leveling project schedule
• Resource assignments

Module 4: Resource Management Defining Resources

• Types of resources (Labor, Material, Equipment)
• Creating and assigning resources
• Understanding resource calendars
• Assigning Resources to Activities
• Resource assignments and costs
• Resource leveling and optimization
• Managing resource over-allocations

Module 5: Cost Management and Budgeting Cost Assignment

• Setting up project costs
• Cost tracking for activities and resources
• Monitoring project costs vs. actual costs
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• What is EVM?
• Calculating and interpreting EVM metrics (CPI, SPI, etc.)

Module 6: Advanced Scheduling Techniques Critical Path Analysis

• What is the Critical Path?
• Identifying and analyzing the critical path
• Baseline Management
• What is a baseline?
• How to create and manage baselines
• Comparing actual progress to the baseline schedule
• What-If Scenarios
• Creating and analyzing “what-if” scenarios to evaluate different project situations

Module 7: Reporting and Dashboards Creating Reports

• Standard reports and custom reports
• Activity, Resource, and Cost reports
• Printing and exporting reports
• Dashboards
• Customizing dashboards to visualize project performance
• Integrating data for real-time insights

Module 8: Project Execution and Monitoring Tracking Project Progress

• Updating actual progress (Status Updates)
• Monitoring project variances (Schedule, Cost)
• Handling project delays and mitigation
• Project Forecasting
• Forecasting future project performance (time, cost, etc.)
• Adjusting project schedule based on progress updates

Module 9: Collaboration and Team Management Resource Communication

• Communicating project updates with stakeholders
• Managing project collaboration within teams
• Use of P6 in team-based project management
• Managing External Resources
• Coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, and third parties

Module 10: Primavera P6 Advanced Features (Optional) Risk Management

• Risk identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies
• Integrating risk management into Primavera P6
• Project Portfolios and Group Projects
• Managing multiple projects in a portfolio
• Portfolio management tools in Primavera

Duration : 20 Classes, Fees : Rs.15000/-