Primavera P6 Training Course For Engineering Project Planning

Introduction

In the complex world of engineering projects, proficient utilization of Primavera P6 is a crucial skill for accurate project planning, robust scheduling, and effective control of large-scale initiatives. This essential training course is meticulously designed to equip project managers, planning engineers, and project control specialists with advanced expertise in Primavera P6, enabling them to master critical path analysis, resource management, and performance tracking. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to develop detailed project schedules, optimize resource allocation, track progress, and generate insightful reports, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Our comprehensive curriculum emphasizes hands-on application, best practices, and real-world scenarios pertinent to the dynamic infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors in Kenya, empowering you to lead complex engineering projects with precision.

This advanced project scheduling software course is indispensable for professionals and organizations in Kenya striving to enhance project predictability, mitigate risks, and achieve superior operational efficiency. Mastering Primavera P6 scheduling techniques, implementing resource leveling strategies, and understanding earned value management (EVM) reporting are critical for navigating the complexities of large-scale construction, oil & gas, and manufacturing ventures. This program offers an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your expertise in critical path method (CPM) analysis and multi-project portfolio management using Primavera P6, positioning your organization for sustained success and a strong competitive advantage across East Africa's rapidly developing economy.

Target Audience

• Project Managers
• Project Planners and Schedulers
• Project Control Engineers
• Planning Engineers
• Construction Managers
• Cost Control Professionals
• Program Managers

Course Objectives

• Understand the fundamental architecture and interface of Primavera P6 Professional.
• Master the creation of new projects, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and activities in P6.
• Learn to define and assign logical relationships between activities and manage activity codes.
• Develop proficiency in creating and managing project calendars and activity codes.
• Understand how to define, assign, and level project resources effectively in P6.
• Master the critical path method (CPM) calculations and total float analysis in Primavera P6.
• Learn to establish project baselines and perform earned value management (EVM) for performance tracking.
• Develop robust techniques for tracking project progress, updating schedules, and performing variance analysis.
• Learn to create and customize powerful reports and dashboards in Primavera P6.
• Understand advanced scheduling concepts including constraints, WBS Summaries, and user-defined fields.
• Explore multi-project management and portfolio analysis capabilities in P6.
• Develop strategies for efficient data exchange and collaboration using Primavera P6.
• Drive efficiency, accuracy, and control in engineering project planning and execution.

DURATION

10 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Getting Started with Primavera P6 Professional module

• Primavera P6 interface overview and navigation
• Understanding Enterprise Project Structure (EPS) and Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS)
• Setting up new projects and project preferences
• Navigating through layouts, filters, groups, and sorts
• Data structure and database management in P6

Module 2: Creating Projects and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) module

• Defining project details and project calendars
• Creating and organizing the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Adding activities and defining activity types
• Estimating activity durations and assigning WBS codes
• Understanding activity IDs and activity steps

Module 3: Relationships and Scheduling module

• Defining logical relationships (FS, SS, FF, SF) and lead/lag times
• Understanding floats (total float, free float) and their significance
• Calculating the Critical Path Method (CPM) using Primavera P6
• Troubleshooting scheduling issues and open ends
• Practical exercises in creating interconnected schedules

Module 4: Resource Management and Leveling module

• Defining resources (labor, non-labor, material) and resource calendars
• Assigning resources to activities and calculating costs
• Identifying resource overallocations and underutilization
• Applying resource leveling techniques (manual and automated)
• Analyzing resource usage profiles and curves

Module 5: Baselining and Performance Management module

• Creating and maintaining project baselines in P6
• Assigning multiple baselines for comparison
• Understanding Earned Value Management (EVM) principles in P6
• Tracking planned value, earned value, and actual costs
• Analyzing CPI, SPI, CV, and SV in Primavera

Module 6: Updating Progress and Forecasting module

• Methods for updating project progress (manual, % complete)
• Rescheduling uncompleted work and adjusting remaining durations
• Forecasting Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC)
• Capturing actual dates and resource usage
• Variance analysis against baseline for schedule and cost

Module 7: Reporting and Layout Customization module

• Generating standard reports in Primavera P6
• Customizing layouts, views, and columns for specific needs
• Creating activity, resource, and cost reports
• Using filters, groups, and sorts to analyze data
• Exporting reports to various formats (PDF, Excel)

Module 8: Advanced Scheduling Concepts module

• Applying project and activity constraints
• Managing WBS Summary activities and hammock activities
• Understanding activity codes and user-defined fields (UDFs) for analysis
• Creating and managing roles for resource assignments
• Advanced filtering and grouping techniques

Module 9: Multi-Project Management and Portfolio Analysis module

• Managing multiple projects within the same EPS structure
• Consolidating resources across projects
• Creating and analyzing project portfolios
• Using P6 for strategic decision-making at the program level
• Importing and exporting projects (XER files)

Module 10: Best Practices, Troubleshooting, and Case Studies module

• Primavera P6 database maintenance and best practices
• Troubleshooting common P6 scheduling issues
• Integrating P6 with other project management tools (conceptual)
• Real-world case studies of Primavera P6 application in projects
• Q&A and expert tips for optimizing P6 usage in engineering environments

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.