Training course

Primavera P6 Essentials

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.

  • 3 Days
  • In person
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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.

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.

Course content Back to top

  1. 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

Training a team?

Run this course privately, on your dates

What delegates say Back to top

“Very good”
M.B., Mgl Group, Telephone Skills

Are there any aspects of the course which you feel require improvement

“No, I found it to be excellent.”
J.F., London Borough Of Merton, SharePoint and Teams Overview
“It was interesting to see where we were going wrong. I learnt things which Ill be aware of when setting GA up.”
L.F., Durham County Council, Google Ads
“Absolutely loved this course”
A.F., Px Limited, Microsoft Power BI Desktop
“I thought the trainer was very patient and helped the less able candidates on our course ie me! Thank you.”
C.L., South Tyneside & Sunderland Nhsft, Excel Level 2

Following this training what are you going to do differently

“I am going to spend more time on preparation and practice”
B.J., Greencore Group, Train the Trainer

Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable

“The techniques used for coping the important information”
A.S., Skills For Care, Minute Taking and Speedwriting
“Look out for quicker more efficient ways of summarising and presenting data”
L.B., Greggs, Excel Analysing and Presenting Data with Dashboards and Pivot Tables

Please contact us to discuss your Primavera P6 Essentials course, we have many solutions available to ensure you receive the best training possible.

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