In this advanced course, you’ll explore Oracle Primavera P6 PPM’s high-level functionalities, starting with a detailed overview of scheduling options and baseline settings. The course breaks down complex scheduling techniques, from understanding essential date fields to leveraging customized scheduling preferences. You’ll also work with real-world examples to master baseline creation, allowing for accurate project tracking and management.
You will also explore user and admin preferences, uncovering strategies to optimize your project management environment. You’ll learn to configure user-defined fields, resource codes, and project breakdown structures, giving you complete control over data organization. Practical workshops provide hands-on experience in using WBS, LOEs, and global change features to adapt your schedules dynamically.
By the course's conclusion, you’ll have a deep understanding of enterprise-level project management in P6, including earned value management, multi-project scheduling, and essential utilities such as import/export functions. This course equips you to lead complex projects efficiently and adapt to the evolving needs of your enterprise.
This course is ideal for project managers, schedulers, and technical professionals who are looking to deepen their knowledge of P6. Basic understanding of project management principles is recommended, but no prior P6 experience is necessary.
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- In this module, we will introduce the course and provide a clear overview of what learners can expect. This will include key objectives, as well as detailed instructions on how to navigate the workshops and exercises.
- Scheduling Options and Setting a Baseline
- In this module, we will explore essential and advanced scheduling features in Oracle Primavera P6. This includes an in-depth look at date fields, scheduling options, and practical steps for setting baselines to monitor project performance.
- User Preferences and Admin Preferences
- In this module, we will dive into user and admin preferences. Learners will gain the ability to tailor the software experience for different roles and tasks, ensuring efficient project management and secure system operation.
- Other Methods Of Organizing Project Data
- In this module, we will explore alternative methods of organizing project data using tools such as activity codes, resource codes, and custom fields. You’ll learn how to structure and categorize data for streamlined project tracking.
- Global Change
- In this module, we will cover the powerful global change feature in Primavera P6. You will learn how to make large-scale updates across projects and delve into more advanced functionalities with interactive workshop sessions.
- Managing the Enterprise Environment
- In this module, we will focus on managing the enterprise environment in Primavera P6. You’ll learn how to handle multi-user scenarios, manage project codes, and leverage tracking tools to ensure smooth enterprise-level project management.
- Multiple Project Scheduling
- In this module, we will explore the complexities of scheduling multiple projects at once. Learners will understand how to coordinate and align schedules for multiple projects to maximize efficiency.
- Utilities
- In this module, we will examine utility features in Primavera P6, such as reflection projects and file import/export capabilities. Learners will also discover advanced scheduling options and lean task management methods.
- Earned Value Management with P6
- In this module, we will delve into the fundamentals of earned value management within Primavera P6. You’ll gain practical insights into evaluating project performance and forecasting outcomes using earned value techniques.
Taught by
Packt - Course Instructors
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