Primavera Master: The Ultimate Guide to Oracle Primavera P6

60 focused clips to learn a framework for mastering Project Planning and Progress in P6 from scratch

Created by: Ruggero Rossi
Oracle Certified Specialist

What Will I Learn?

• A clear framework supported by examples and materials, covering all the main phases of the project lifecycle in Primavera P6: creation, planning and progress
• Get familiar with the look & feel of P6, identifying key tabs, buttons, and functionalities, and perform the initial software setup
• Create and properly configure a project; add WBS (Work Breakdown Structure); manage activities and related durations, and relationships
• Deep dive into specific topics: Calendars, Constraints, Critical Path, Import-Export xer file and Excel file
• Create resources (labor, non-labor, material), assign them to activities, and verify workload distribution
• Assign expenses and analyze budget distribution across the activities
• Save the baseline and simulate progress with different scenarios
• Understand and analyze variances (Time, Resources, Cost), indexes (Earned Value, CPI, SPI), and charts (S-curves
• Gain independence in configuring layouts, columns, filters, Group & Sort functions, codes, and print settings
• Project Portfolio Management: how to configure and analyze the company portfolio
• Explore optional advanced topics: Activity Steps, Import/Export Baseline, Global Change, Duration Type, Percent Complete Type, and Financial Periods

Requirements

• A strong desire to learn Primavera! And access to a PC
• You can start from scratch, from a "patchwork" of knowledge about P6, or even from an advanced level if you want to consolidate your skills and boost your confidence
• It is highly recommended to replicate what I demonstrate in the clips on your own Primavera installation. In one of the first clips, I will explain how to download and install the software
• A basic understanding of project management theory is helpful for faster comprehension of some concepts, though not mandatory, as these concepts will be explained during the course

Target audience

• Professionals who want to adopt Primavera P6 for planning and controlling projects and mega-projects
• Past participants in my courses have included Planners, Project Managers, Controllers, Engineers, and Architects, and also students and interns looking to advance their careers
• Primavera P6 is widely adopted in industries such as Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Military & Defense, and Refining