Mastering Primavera P6: Core Skills and Administration
Course Overview
This intensive training programme introduces participants to **Primavera P6 Professional Fundamentals** and equips them with the knowledge to manage projects across the entire lifecycle.
Designed for **new users of Primavera P6**, the course focuses on both **project management fundamentals** (creating, scheduling, assigning resources, and monitoring projects) and **administrative tasks** (configuring users, roles, and security).
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to use Primavera P6 effectively for **project planning, scheduling, execution, control, and administration**.
This Course Will Feature
* Learning how to create and manage projects in Primavera P6
* Using EPS (Enterprise Project Structure) and OBS (Organisational Breakdown Structure)
* Developing WBS, activities, and relationships for scheduling
* Assigning roles, resources, and optimising plans
* Monitoring progress through baselines and performance reporting
* Managing users, roles, rates, and security profiles
* Configuring enterprise data, calendars, and reporting schedules
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
* Navigate and understand Primavera P6 data structures
* Create projects, WBS, activities, and schedules
* Assign roles and resources, analyse workloads, and optimise plans
* Establish baselines and monitor project execution effectively
* Configure EPS, OBS, and user access for enterprise-level project management
* Set up global calendars, financial periods, and user-defined fields
* Create templates, configure baselines, and publish data
* Manage scheduling services and reporting schedules
Course Agenda
Day 1: Core Fundamentals of Primavera P6
**Understanding P6 Data**
* Overview of Primavera P6 Data Structures
**Enterprise Project Structure (EPS)**
* Elements of EPS
* Benefits of EPS
**Creating a Project**
* Defining project details and structure
**Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)**
* Developing hierarchical project elements
**Adding Activities**
* Activity types and configurations
**Creating Relationships**
* Linking activities through dependencies
**Scheduling**
* Generating a schedule using P6 tools
**Assigning Constraints**
* Setting deadlines and restrictions
**Using Reflection Projects**
* Managing project alternatives and “what-if” scenarios
**Formatting Schedule Data**
* Customising and presenting project schedules
Day 2: Roles, Resources and Project Control
**Roles and Resources**
* Defining roles within the project
* Assigning roles to activities
**Assigning Resources**
* Adding labour, equipment, and material resources
**Analysing Resources**
* Reviewing workloads and resolving over-allocations
**Optimising the Project Plan**
* Resource levelling and plan adjustments
**Baselining the Project Plan**
* Capturing original plans for monitoring progress
**Project Execution and Control**
* Tracking updates and actual progress
**Reporting Performance**
* Creating reports and analysing KPIs
Day 3: Primavera P6 Application Administration
**Managing the EPS and OBS**
* Elements and management of EPS
* Elements and management of OBS
**Configuring Users and Security**
* Adding users and creating security profiles
* Setting up user accounts and access rights
**Defining Resources and Roles**
* Specifying rates for roles
* Setting role limits
* Assigning resource and role teams
**Configuring Enterprise Data**
* Creating financial periods
* Creating a global calendar
* Creating user-defined fields
**Managing User Access**
* Allocating permissions and configuring profiles
**User Interface Views**
* Setting and managing P6 user views
Day 4: Project Setup and Reporting
**Planning the Project**
* Creating project templates
* Configuring project baselines
**Scheduling Services**
* Automating scheduling tasks
**Publishing P6 Data**
* Sharing project data effectively
**Creating Reporting Schedules**
* Developing reporting timelines for management
Training Methodology
The programme uses a **practical, hands-on approach** combining:
* **Expert-led presentations** on Primavera P6 concepts
* **Live demonstrations** within Primavera P6 software
* **Case studies and scenarios** for applying knowledge
* **Workshops and exercises** to reinforce learning
* Interactive sessions on both **project management tasks** and **system administration**
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for professionals involved in **project planning, scheduling, and administration**, including:
* Project Managers and Leaders
* Project Schedulers and Planners
* Planning & Scheduling Engineers
* Project Control and Monitoring Staff
* IT/PMO Staff responsible for Primavera P6 administration
* Anyone seeking to gain certification and proficiency in Primavera P6
Enquiries and Registration
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