Primavera P6 Advanced Rel 18 Ed 1 Course Overview

To ensure that participants can successfully undertake the Primavera P6 Advanced Rel 18 Ed 1 course and fully benefit from the curriculum provided, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:

• A foundational understanding of project management principles.
• Basic knowledge and skills in using Primavera P6 Professional Project Management software, equivalent to having completed the Primavera P6 Fundamentals Rel 18 Ed 1 course or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with the concepts of resource management and portfolio management within the context of project management.
• Experience with Windows-based software applications, including creating and managing files and folders.

These prerequisites are established to ensure that you have a solid foundation upon which to build advanced skills in Primavera P6. The course is designed for those who are looking to expand their expertise and leverage the full capabilities of the software for complex project management scenarios.

Target Audience for Primavera P6 Advanced Rel 18 Ed 1

The Primavera P6 Advanced Rel 18 Ed 1 course is designed for experienced project management professionals seeking to enhance their resource and portfolio management skills.

Job roles and audience for the course:

• Project Managers and Schedulers who are already familiar with the basics of Primavera P6 and want to delve deeper into advanced features.
• Program Managers overseeing multiple projects who need to understand portfolio performance and resource leveling.
• Portfolio Analysts responsible for analyzing project data, investment returns, and performance thresholds.
• Resource Managers looking to optimize team allocations and manage staffing requests more effectively.
• Project Controllers and Cost Engineers who utilize earned value analysis for project performance tracking.
• Planning Engineers and Construction Managers interested in advanced scheduling techniques and resource planning.
• PMO Analysts or PMO Directors needing to create and analyze portfolio scenarios for better decision-making.
• Project Team Leaders requiring advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 for scheduling, resource management, and reporting.
• Operations Managers who oversee project execution and resource deployment within their organizations.
• Project Planners and Consultants seeking to offer specialized advice on the use of Primavera P6 for complex project management.

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Primavera P6 Advanced Rel 18 Ed 1?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes and Concepts:

The Primavera P6 Advanced Rel 18 Ed 1 course enhances skills in resource management, portfolio analysis, and advanced scheduling. Learners will master complex functionality to optimize project outcomes.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand Resource Team Dynamics:

  • Comprehend how to view and analyze the Resource Team Summary and Open Requests for Resources portlets for effective team management.

• Evaluate Portfolio Performance:

  • Learn to set and review performance thresholds and apply earned value analysis to measure project performance accurately.

• Interpret Portfolio Information:

  • Gain the ability to view and understand return on investment (ROI) data and represent project timelines using Gantt Charts.

• Analyze and Optimize Portfolios:

  • Develop skills to create custom portfolio views and perform waterline analysis, as well as formulate and assess scenarios.
  • Navigate the Capacity Planning page to ensure resource availability aligns with project demands.

• Perform High-Level Resource Planning:

  • Assign appropriate resources and roles to project activities, differentiating between Committed and Life of Project assignments.

• Manage Resource Allocation:

  • Utilize the Resource Usage tab to analyze resource units and costs, and learn to group data effectively on the Assignments page.

• Efficient Resource Staffing:

  • Master the use of the resource search feature to fulfill staffing requirements for projects.

• Apply Resource Leveling Techniques:

  • Set resource leveling options and assign leveling priorities to manage overallocation and ensure smooth project execution.

• Execute Advanced Scheduling:

  • Understand the implications of multiple float paths and scheduling logic options to refine project schedules.

• Utilize Scenario Analysis:

  • Learn to create and evaluate scenarios for better decision-making in project planning and execution.