Training course

Primavera P6 Essentials

The aim of this course is to take delegates through a project life cycle, including planning through to execution. From adding activities, assigning resources and creating baselines.

The course uses P6 Professional, Primavera's Windows-based, client/server application. It is appropriate for those using P6 Professional either as a stand-alone application or as part of P6 EPPM.

  • 3 Days
  • In person
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Prerequisites

  • This course is aimed at those new to Primavera P6.

    Delegates should have a good working knowledge of Windows and feel at ease performing tasks such as arranging, sizing, switching between windows, and starting programs. Previous use of a mouse and keyboard is assumed on this course.

On-site and Virtual training Requirements

For training delivered virtually or at a client’s site, the client will be required to provide a laptop with software installed for each delegate.

Each delegate will need an activated licence for P6 loaded on their PC or laptop and they have the privileges to import .XER files.

Course content Back to top

  1. Key Topics
    P6 Project Life Cycle
    EPS /OBS Data Structures
    System Orientation
    Define Project
    Define WBS
    Working with Activities
    Activity Relationships
    Scheduling
    Calendars
    Constraints
    Codes
    Layouts
    Roles & Resources
    Reflections
    Analysing / Optimising Project
    Baselines
    Export / Import XER
    Updating Status
    Analysing the Statused Project
    Reporting

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What delegates say Back to top

“Thoroughly enjoyed it! Clear and concise. Right up my street, can’t wait to go away and practice. Once again, thank you for an enjoyable learning experience.”
P.A., Nissan, Access Advanced Database Design
“Training was all relevant and met expectations”
T.W., Watmos, Outlook Overview and MS Teams for Hosts
“Excellent course and trainer”
L.J., Px Group, Word Working with Advanced Features and Complex Documents
“Found the course to be exactly what I needed to move forward in my role. Thank you”
J.T., Recipharm, Excel Level 2
“I recently attended the Level 1 course, so this was a perfect and relevant next step in my Excel training. Picked up some tips which will assist me everyday back in the office. Great course, much appreciated.”
H.M., Nissan, Excel Level 2

Following this training what are you going to do differently

“Think about how I engage with my customers and build relationships”
J.A., Cirrus Environmental Soultions Ltd, Customer Care
“The course was taught well and was very informative”
C.D., Excel Level 2
“The course flew by and the course convenor was very good at their job. Will definitely be using ITTS courses in the future.”
N.B., Dcc, Excel Business Intelligence using Excel Power Tools

Please contact us to discuss your Primavera P6 Essentials course, we have many solutions available to ensure you receive the best training possible.

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