Overview

This course begins by introducing you to advanced tools within Primavera P6, starting with the Activity Network View. Here, you'll learn how to manipulate activities, reorganize the network, and calculate critical paths to enhance your project’s efficiency. The course then dives into the management of constraints, crucial for keeping your project on track. You'll explore how to assign and manage constraints, work with must-finish dates, and ensure your project schedule is both realistic and achievable. As you progress, the focus shifts to data organization within Primavera P6. You'll learn how to group, sort, and layout your project information for better visibility and control, followed by a deep dive into filters, a powerful feature for streamlining and focusing your project data. Reporting and visualization tools are covered next, where you'll discover how to generate detailed reports, utilize the Visualizer tool, and compare schedules effectively. The final modules of the course focus on setting up baselines, updating unresourced schedules, and managing user and admin preferences to optimize your Primavera P6 environment. Each section is complemented by practical workshops designed to reinforce your learning and provide hands-on experience with the advanced features of Primavera P6. By the end of the course, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of how to schedule and optimize projects with precision and confidence. This course is tailored for project managers, schedulers, and advanced Primavera P6 users who are looking to enhance their scheduling and optimization skills. A solid understanding of Primavera P6 basics is recommended before taking this course.

Syllabus

Activity Network View

In this module, we will explore the Activity Network View in Primavera P6, guiding you through adding and deleting activities, formatting the network, and performing critical path calculations. You'll also engage in a hands-on workshop to apply these skills in real-world scenarios.

Constraints

In this module, we will delve into the world of constraints in Primavera P6. You'll learn how to assign constraints, manage external dates, and set crucial project deadlines. The module culminates in a workshop where you will apply these techniques to real-life projects.

Group, Sort and Layouts

In this module, we will focus on grouping, sorting, and organizing data within Primavera P6. You'll discover how to create customized layouts that make project management more intuitive, followed by a practical workshop to solidify your understanding.

Filters

In this module, we will introduce you to the concept of filters in Primavera P6. You'll learn how to create and apply filters to focus on key project data, followed by a hands-on workshop to practice these techniques.

Printing and Reports

In this module, we will guide you through the printing and reporting functionalities of Primavera P6. You’ll learn how to generate and share project reports and use the Visualizer tool for enhanced schedule comparison, with a workshop to practice these skills.

Scheduling Options and Setting a Baseline

In this module, we will dive deep into scheduling options and baseline settings in Primavera P6. You’ll gain insights into date fields, explore scheduling best practices, and set baselines for your projects. The module includes a practical workshop to apply these concepts.

Updating an Unresourced Schedule

In this module, we will focus on updating unresourced schedules in Primavera P6. You’ll learn to record progress, use the progress spotlight, and compare your current schedule against the baseline. A workshop will provide hands-on experience in these areas.

User Preferences and Admin Preferences

In this module, we will cover the configuration of user and admin preferences in Primavera P6. You’ll learn how to manage user accounts, set admin preferences, and customize categories and defaults, ensuring your Primavera P6 environment aligns with organizational requirements.

Creating Roles and Resources

In this module, we will explore the creation and management of roles and resources in Primavera P6. You’ll learn to create labor, non-labor, and material resources, with a workshop designed to help you effectively manage project resources within the software.