Primavera P6 Advanced Rel 19 Ed 1 Course Overview

To ensure that participants are well-prepared and able to fully benefit from the Primavera P6 Advanced Rel 19 Ed 1 course, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic knowledge of project management principles.
• Prior experience with project scheduling or a fundamental understanding of scheduling techniques.
• Familiarity with the standard features of Primavera P6 Professional Project Management software (equivalent to having completed a Primavera P6 introductory course).
• Understanding of the concepts of resource management and portfolio management.
• Basic proficiency with Windows OS and ability to navigate the software environment (e.g., opening, saving, and closing files).
• Ability to read and understand Gantt charts and other basic project management graphs.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.

Please note that these prerequisites are intended to provide a foundation for the advanced concepts that will be covered in the course. A solid understanding of these fundamentals will help to ensure a successful learning experience.

Target Audience for Primavera P6 Advanced Rel 19 Ed 1

The Primavera P6 Advanced Rel 19 Ed 1 course is designed for experienced project management professionals seeking to enhance their resource and portfolio management skills.

• Project Managers

  
  

• Program Managers

  
  

• Project Schedulers

  
  

• Planning Engineers

  
  

• Construction Managers

  
  

• Portfolio Managers

  
  

• Resource Managers

  
  

• Project Control Officers

  
  

• Project Planning Professionals

  
  

• Operations Managers with project oversight

  
  

• Project Management Office (PMO) staff

  
  

• Professionals involved in project audits and quality assurance

  
  

• Project Analysts and Consultants

  
  

• Engineers and Architects involved in project planning and scheduling

  
  

• Any experienced user of Primavera P6 seeking advanced training

  
  

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Primavera P6 Advanced Rel 19 Ed 1?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes and Concepts

The Primavera P6 Advanced Rel 19 Ed 1 course is designed to deepen your understanding of resource and portfolio management, performance analysis, and advanced scheduling techniques within Primavera P6.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand Resource Team Dynamics:

  • Learn to navigate and interpret the Resource Team Summary and Open Requests for Resources portlets to manage resource teams effectively.

• Master Portfolio Performance Analysis:

  • Gain proficiency in reviewing performance thresholds and applying earned value analysis to assess portfolio performance.

• Interpret Portfolio Information:

  • Acquire the skills to analyze return on investment data and interpret project timelines using the Gantt Chart.

• Develop Portfolio Analysis Skills:

  • Learn to create portfolio views and perform waterline analysis, as well as how to develop scenarios for improved decision-making.

• Plan Resource Capacity:

  • Understand high-level resource planning and the assignment process, including the use of Committed and Life of Project assignments.

• Enhance Resource Allocation Management:

  • Use the Resource Usage tab to analyze units and costs, and master grouping data on the Assignments page for better resource allocation.

• Optimize Staffing for Projects:

  • Utilize resource search functions to efficiently staff resource requests and meet project needs.

• Apply Resource Leveling Techniques:

  • Set leveling options and assign leveling priorities to balance resource workload and project timelines.

• Advanced Scheduling Proficiency:

  • Understand and implement multiple float path analysis and various scheduling logic options to optimize project schedules.

• Develop Scenario Analysis Capabilities:

  • Create and evaluate project scenarios to forecast outcomes and support strategic planning.