Project Management Using Primavera P6

Project Management Using Primavera P6

Course Description

Introduction

Welcome to the Project Management Using Primavera P6 training course, offered by Cambridge for Global Training. This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage projects using Primavera P6 software. Primavera P6 is a powerful project management tool widely used in industries such as construction, engineering, and manufacturing. Through this course, you will learn how to utilise Primavera P6 to plan, execute, monitor, and control projects, enabling you to achieve project success and meet organisational objectives efficiently.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Utilise Primavera P6 software to create comprehensive project plans.
• Effectively schedule project activities and allocate resources using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project progress and performance through Primavera P6's advanced tracking features.
• Implement Primavera P6's cost management tools to control project budgets.
• Utilise Primavera P6's reporting capabilities to communicate project status and outcomes.
• Apply Primavera P6 techniques to manage project risks and changes effectively.
• Prepare for Primavera P6 certification exams to enhance career prospects.

Who Should Attend

• Project managers seeking to enhance their project management skills using Primavera P6.
• Planning and scheduling professionals involved in project execution and control.
• Engineers and technical staff responsible for project planning and coordination.
• Construction and infrastructure professionals working on large-scale projects.
• Anyone interested in learning how to use Primavera P6 for effective project management.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Primavera P6

• Overview of Primavera P6 software
• Understanding project management with Primavera P6
• Navigating the Primavera P6 user interface
• Creating a new project in Primavera P6
• Importing and exporting project data

Unit 2: Project Planning with Primavera P6

• Defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables
• Creating work breakdown structures (WBS) in Primavera P6
• Establishing project calendars and activity codes
• Assigning resources and roles to project activities
• Practical exercise: Developing a project plan using Primavera P6

Unit 3: Project Execution and Monitoring

• Updating project progress and tracking activity status
• Evaluating project performance using Primavera P6's reporting tools
• Analysing critical paths and schedule variances
• Managing project changes and updating baselines
• Case study: Monitoring a project's progress in Primavera P6

Unit 4: Project Cost Management

• Creating project budgets and cost accounts
• Allocating costs to project activities and resources
• Tracking project expenditures and controlling costs
• Analysing cost performance using Primavera P6's cost management tools
• Workshop: Managing project costs in Primavera P6

Unit 5: Risk Management and Communication

• Identifying project risks and creating risk registers
• Assessing and prioritising project risks in Primavera P6
• Implementing risk response strategies
• Communicating project status and outcomes through Primavera P6 reports
• Final assessment: Applying Primavera P6 techniques to manage project risks and communicate effectively