Course Outline
This 1 day course provides the delegates with an introduction to Primavera P6 . Delegates will discover the basic functionality of the software. Classes are facilitated by an experienced Project Control Professional who has a wealth of practical experience in operating the software.
Objective
By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
- Understand how the WBS operates in Primavera P6
- Become familiar with the Enterprise Project Structure (EPS)
- Understand how to create a new project
- Be familiar with the fundamental capabilities of Primavera P6
- Have the ability to create basic schedule in Primavera P6
Content
- Familiarisation with Primavera P6
- Opening a P6 Project
- Understanding the Enterprise Project Structure (EPS)
- Creating a New Project
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Overview
- Adding a WBS in P6
- Introduction to Activity Layouts
- Importing PCF layout into P6
- Set up basic Activity Layout
- Adding Activities
- The 4 types of Activity Relationships
- Adding Relationship Lines
- Importing XER files
- Exporting XER files
- Baseline a Project
- Progress Update
- Activity Codes
- Critical Path
- Total Float & Deadlines
- Must Finish by Dates
- Understanding Calendars
- Creating Calendars
- Assigning Calendars
- Fill Down
- Understanding Constraints
- Applying Activity Constraints
- Organise Activities & re-numbering Activity ID’s
Additional Information
The course is suitable for between 2 and 10 people and the following will be provided:
- Lunch and refreshments throughout both days
- Printed Course materials