Training Course

Primavera P6 Essentials

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Course Duration: 3 Days

Course Overview

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.

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.

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.

Course Content

  • 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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All of it was brilliant, lots I didn39t know, the shortcuts, formulas, grouping

C.Y. Asw, Excel Level 2

All aspects were enlightening and I am eager to put my new found knowledge to use

T.P. , Excel Level 2

The trainer was brillant explained everything and took time to help, course was very enjoyable and relevant to my job

C.B. , Computers for Beginners and Getting Started with MS Office

Following this training what are you going to do differently Going to be automating POs into a folder for the planner who can then update once they39ve been planned.

J.W. Ipl Global, Microsoft Forms Essentials in Office 365

 

 

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