Mastering Oracle Primavera P6 For Project Management Success

What you'll learn
Fundamentals of Project Management in Primavera P6: Understand the role and structure of Oracle Primavera P6 in project management.
Project Setup and Configuration: Master the process of setting up new projects, including defining project goals, work breakdown structures (WBS)
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Activities: Develop comprehensive work breakdown structures to organize and streamline project tasks.
Scheduling and Critical Path Method (CPM): Learn to create accurate project schedules using the critical path method (CPM) to optimize project timelines.
Resource and Cost Management: Allocate and manage project resources (labor, material, equipment) effectively. Track and control costs by assigning budgets
Progress Tracking and Monitoring: Monitor project performance by tracking progress against the baseline plan.
Risk Management and Mitigation: Identify project risks and learn how to create mitigation plans using Primavera's risk analysis features.
Advanced Reporting and Dashboards: Create detailed project reports, including earned value management (EVM), cost, resource, and schedule variance reports.
Portfolio and Multi-Project Management: Learn to manage multiple projects within a portfolio, ensuring optimal resource allocation and scheduling
Budgeting and Forecasting: Master the art of project budgeting by setting up initial budgets, tracking expenditures, and forecasting future financial needs.
Baseline Management: Learn the importance of baseline management and how to set, maintain, and compare project baselines.
Collaborating and Working in Teams: Use Primavera P6's collaboration features to manage large teams and coordinate tasks between multiple stakeholders.
Customization and Personalization: Customize views, layouts, and filters to suit specific project management styles and organizational needs.
Advanced Scheduling Techniques: Explore advanced scheduling techniques like resource leveling, float management, and schedule compression methods
Primavera P6 Integration with Other Tools: Integrate Primavera P6 with other enterprise systems and software for enhanced data flow and project tracking.
Practical Project Management Scenarios: Apply all the learned concepts in real-world project scenarios through hands-on exercises.
Requirements
Basic Understanding of Project Management: A foundational knowledge of project management concepts, including project life cycles, task dependencies, resources, and scheduling, will help students grasp the more advanced topics in Primavera P6.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office: Students should have basic computer skills, particularly in working with Microsoft Excel and Word, as these tools may be used for data imports, exports, and reporting.
Access to Primavera P6 Software: It is highly recommended that students have access to Primavera P6 (either the Professional or Enterprise version) to follow along with practical exercises and assignments. A trial version can also suffice for learning purposes.
Basic Computer Literacy: A general ability to navigate software interfaces, understand file management, and work with databases or spreadsheets will make the learning process smoother.
No Prior Primavera Experience Required: This course is designed for beginners, so prior experience with Primavera P6 is not necessary. The course covers everything from basic to advanced functionalities.
Description
Introduction:The "Mastering Oracle Primavera P6 for Project Management Success" course is designed to provide professionals with a comprehensive understanding of Oracle's Primavera P6, a leading project management tool. This course covers the foundations of project management with P6, project development, budgeting, reporting, and advanced Primavera features. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced project manager, this course will equip you with the skills needed to manage projects effectively using Primavera P6.Section 1: OverviewThe course begins with an introductory section that sets the foundation for learning Oracle Primavera P6. In Lecture 1: Overview of Primavera, students get a high-level understanding of the importance and use of Primavera in managing large-scale projects. This preview provides a glimpse into the platform's capabilities and how it can enhance project management efficiency across various industries.Section 2: Primavera: 01 - The FoundationThis section delves into the basics of Primavera P6 and the fundamentals of project management using the platform. Lecture 2: Introduction to Project Management Using P6 introduces participants to the software and its core functions. In the following lectures, students learn to Login to Primavera and get an in-depth Definition of Primavera, followed by a Description of Primavera to understand its primary functions. Why P6 and its Strengths and Strengths First View explore the advantages of using P6 over other project management tools. The section rounds off with practical aspects, such as Arranging Reports, understanding A Typical P6 Screen, and learning about the various Screen Components and Tools and Symbols that enhance user experience. The final lectures, Set Language and Selection Methods, prepare students for a smoother and more personalized workflow within Primavera.Section 3: Primavera: 02 - Project Codes and Developing ActivityIn this section, the focus shifts to project setup, codes, and activity development. Lectures cover essential features like User Preferences and Project Management Screens, providing the groundwork for starting and managing projects. From Starting a New Project to Creating EPS and Edit, students will understand how to structure projects using WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) and manage resources with Resource Codes and Activity Codes. This section also covers more advanced aspects like Assigning Resources, Time Sheets, and Developing Relationships. By the end of this section, participants will have a strong grasp of creating, organizing, and tracking project activities in Primavera P6.Section 4: Primavera: 03 - Budgeting and CustomizingThis section dives deep into the financial aspects of project management with Primavera. Lectures such as Managing Budgeting and Baseline vs Current Project teach participants how to track and compare project financials. The section covers essential skills like Scheduling, balancing resources, and customizing layouts, charts, and views to tailor the software for specific project needs. Participants also learn how to track project progress effectively using various Primavera customization options.Section 5: Primavera: 04 - Reporting and GraphicsIn this section, participants will explore the extensive reporting capabilities of Primavera P6. From learning about Data Grouping and presentation methods to mastering the Report Wizard, this section teaches how to generate detailed, insightful reports for stakeholders. Lectures on S Curves, Web and HTML Options, and Security and Integrity emphasize the importance of graphical representation and secure data management in project reporting. Participants will be able to customize and deliver comprehensive reports and graphics that align with project goals.Section 6: PPI: 01 - The FundamentalsThis section introduces the Project Productivity Improvement (PPI) framework, which helps participants streamline project workflows and boost efficiency. Lectures focus on different aspects of project workflow, from Service Request Functions to Implementation Planning and Production Support. This section is essential for those looking to enhance productivity and ensure a smooth flow in project operations.Section 7: PPI: 02 - Primavera Products and FeaturesParticipants will learn about various Primavera products and their functionalities in this section. Starting with an Introduction to Primavera and moving on to Enterprise Value and Key Features, this section covers everything from P6 Professional features to integration with EPPM (Enterprise Project Portfolio Management). The lectures provide a thorough understanding of how Primavera's different products work together to support comprehensive project management.Section 8: PPI: 03 - Primavera Program ManagementThis section emphasizes program management using Primavera. Participants will gain insights into managing multiple projects, cross-project visibility, and critical path analysis. Lectures cover managing both simple and complex projects and improving lifecycle visibility, which is crucial for managing large programs efficiently.Section 9: PPI: 04 - Primavera PracticalsIn the final practical section, participants get hands-on experience with Primavera through various real-world scenarios. They will learn how to manage the project lifecycle, handle data in P6, and execute projects using timesheets and Gantt charts. The section covers advanced topics like Critical Path Method Scheduling and Assigning Constraints, providing a well-rounded practical understanding of project management in P6.Conclusion:This comprehensive course on Oracle Primavera P6 equips project managers with the necessary skills to manage projects efficiently using the powerful P6 tool. From the fundamentals to advanced project management techniques, participants will be ready to tackle projects of any scale by the end of this course.
Overview
Section 1: Overview
Lecture 1 Overview of Primavera
Section 2: Primavera : 01 - The Foundation
Lecture 2 Introduction to Project Management Using P6
Lecture 3 Login to Primavera
Lecture 4 Definition of Primavera
Lecture 5 Description of Primavera
Lecture 6 Why P6 and its Strengths
Lecture 7 Strengths First View
Lecture 8 Understanding Arranging Reports
Lecture 9 A Typical P6 Screen
Lecture 10 Screen Components
Lecture 11 Tools and Symbols
Lecture 12 Set Language
Lecture 13 Selection Methods
Section 3: Primavera : 02 - Project Codes and Developing Activity
Lecture 14 User Preferences
Lecture 15 User Preferences Continues
Lecture 16 Various Project Management Screens
Lecture 17 Definition of Project
Lecture 18 Starting A New Project
Lecture 19 Opening Projects and Editing Projects
Lecture 20 Working with Portfolios
Lecture 21 Create EPS and Edit
Lecture 22 Defining WBS
Lecture 23 Defining WBS Continues
Lecture 24 Assigning Weight Ages
Lecture 25 Playing with OBS
Lecture 26 Project Codes
Lecture 27 Resource Codes
Lecture 28 Activity Codes
Lecture 29 Global EPS and Project
Lecture 30 Defining UDFs
Lecture 31 Defining and Working
Lecture 32 Assigning Resources
Lecture 33 Time Sheets
Lecture 34 Roles
Lecture 35 Resource Curves
Lecture 36 Structuring
Lecture 37 Working with EPS
Lecture 38 Developing Activity
Lecture 39 Activity Duration
Lecture 40 Developing Relation
Lecture 41 Developing Relation Continues
Lecture 42 Developing Resources
Lecture 43 Developing Curves
Lecture 44 Developing Curves Continues
Lecture 45 Developing Spends
Lecture 46 Activity Steps
Lecture 47 Activity Notebooks
Section 4: Primavera : 03 - Budgeting and Customizing
Lecture 48 Managing Budgeting
Lecture 49 Managing Budgeting Continues
Lecture 50 Baseline vs Current Project
Lecture 51 Managing Updating Projects
Lecture 52 Managing Creating Reflections
Lecture 53 Managing Scheduling
Lecture 54 Managing Scheduling Continues
Lecture 55 Managing Balance
Lecture 56 More on Balance
Lecture 57 Customizing Layouts
Lecture 58 Customizing Grant Charts
Lecture 59 Customizing Networks
Lecture 60 Activities and Resources
Lecture 61 Tracking
Section 5: Primavera : 04 - Reporting and Graphics
Lecture 62 Data Grouping
Lecture 63 Presentation
Lecture 64 Using Report Wizard
Lecture 65 Using Groups Batches and Editing
Lecture 66 Printing and Page Setup
Lecture 67 Preparing S Curves and Showing
Lecture 68 Web and HTML Options
Lecture 69 Global Changes to Periodic Performance
Lecture 70 Various Administrative Functions in Brief
Lecture 71 Security and Integrity
Lecture 72 Import Export Access and working Working
Lecture 73 Useful Tips from the Tutor
Lecture 74 Useful Tips from the Tutor Continues
Lecture 75 Edison High - Revisiting Various Tools
Lecture 76 More on Various Tools
Section 6: PPI : 01 - The Fundamentals
Lecture 77 Introduction to PPI Development
Lecture 78 Workflow
Lecture 79 Service Request Function
Lecture 80 Requirements Function
Lecture 81 Design Function
Lecture 82 Test Preparation Function
Lecture 83 Implementation Planning Function
Lecture 84 Production Support & Introduction
Lecture 85 Production Support & Event and Escalation Mgmt
Lecture 86 Production Support & Problem and Query Mgmt
Lecture 87 Production Support & Service Request and Enhancement
Lecture 88 Cross Functional Ops & Change Mgmt
Lecture 89 Cross Functional Ops & Release Mgmt
Lecture 90 Cross Functional Ops & Configuration Mgmt
Lecture 91 PMO Overview
Lecture 92 PMO Demand and Capacity Mgmt
Lecture 93 Continuation of PMO Demand and Capacity Mgmt
Lecture 94 PMO Service Monitoring
Lecture 95 PMO SLA & Mgmt & Ops Reporting
Lecture 96 PMO RCA, Preventive Maintenance & Artifacts
Section 7: PPI : 02 - Primavera Overview
Lecture 97 Project Mgmt-Introduction
Lecture 98 Project Mgmt-Initiation
Lecture 99 Project Mgmt & Creation & Issue Tracking old
Lecture 100 Project Mgmt- Resource Costing & Doc Mgmt & Status
Lecture 101 Project Mgmt- Dashboards & Summary
Lecture 102 Planning & Scheduling & Activities
Lecture 103 Planning & Scheduling & Risk & Threshold Mgmt & Summary
Lecture 104 Timesheets
Lecture 105 Reporting
Lecture 106 Resource Mgmt & Introduction
Lecture 107 Resource Mgmt & Requisitions & Staffing
Lecture 108 Portfolio Mgmt & Introduction
Lecture 109 Portfolio Mgmt & Capacity Analysis
Section 8: PPI : 03 - Primavera Products and Features
Lecture 110 Introducing Primavera
Lecture 111 Enterprise Value
Lecture 112 Primavera Products
Lecture 113 Key Features & Functionality
Lecture 114 P6 Professional 8.4 Features
Lecture 115 P6 Professional 8.4 Integration
Lecture 116 P6 Professional 15.1 Features
Lecture 117 P6 Professional 15.1 Integration
Lecture 118 P6 EPPM 8.4 Integration
Lecture 119 P6 EPPM 8.4 Usability
Lecture 120 P6 EPPM 8.4 Team Member
Lecture 121 P6 EPPM 8.4 Professional
Lecture 122 Introduction and PGBU Product Family
Lecture 123 Primavera Portfolio Management
Lecture 124 Unifier Overview
Lecture 125 Unifier Solutions
Lecture 126 High Level Features and Functions
Lecture 127 Resource Management
Lecture 128 Internationalization
Lecture 129 P6-Unifier Integration
Lecture 130 Spends Curve properties
Lecture 131 Installation
Lecture 132 Introduction to Primavera Unifier Overview
Lecture 133 Learning of PGBU Product Family
Lecture 134 Unifier Overview
Lecture 135 Unifier Solutions
Lecture 136 High Level Features & Functions & Summary
Lecture 137 Continuation of High Level Features, Functions & Summary
Lecture 138 P6-Unifier Integration
Lecture 139 Continuation of P6-Unifier Integration
Lecture 140 Application Installation Process Changes
Lecture 141 Introduction to Primavera Contract Management
Lecture 142 Products & Summary
Lecture 143 Contract Management Features
Lecture 144 Introduction to Prime & CPM
Lecture 145 CPM Overview
Lecture 146 Technology Differentiators & Summary
Lecture 147 Prime CPM Features & Prime CPM Mobile Features
Lecture 148 Instantis Product Description
Lecture 149 Instantis Technology Differentiators
Lecture 150 Instantis Reporting and Module Review
Lecture 151 Introduction to Oracle Instantis Enterprise Track 8.7
Lecture 152 Analytics 3.4 Features
Lecture 153 Gateway 14.2 Features
Section 9: PPI : 04 - Primavera Program Management
Lecture 154 Cross Project Visibility
Lecture 155 Program Critical Path
Lecture 156 Manage Simple and Complex Projects
Lecture 157 Gain Project Lifecycle Visibility
Lecture 158 Module & Quiz Review
Section 10: PPI : 05 - Primavera Practical's
Lecture 159 Project Management Life Cycle
Lecture 160 Understanding Data in P6
Lecture 161 Overview and Navigation
Lecture 162 Usage of P6 Title Bar & Help
Lecture 163 Usage of EPS to Locate Projects
Lecture 164 Introduction & Planning
Lecture 165 Execution & Controls
Lecture 166 Performance Measurement & Summary
Lecture 167 Overview and Navigation
Lecture 168 Viewing & Selecting an activity
Lecture 169 Activity Table
Lecture 170 Calendar View
Lecture 171 Introduction to Primavera P6 Resource Management
Lecture 172 Resource Management Functionality
Lecture 173 Continuation of Resource Management Functionality
Lecture 174 Creating a Project
Lecture 175 Creating a new project from template
Lecture 176 Editing Project Details and Budget Log Update
Lecture 177 Notebook Detail Window
Lecture 178 Creating a WBS and WBS Code
Lecture 179 Continuation of Creating a WBS and WBS Code
Lecture 180 Adding WBS Elements
Lecture 181 P6 EPPM Demo -Reporting
Lecture 182 P6 EPPM Demo -EVM
Lecture 183 Continuation of P6 EPPM Demo EVM
Lecture 184 Creating a WBS
Lecture 185 Adding Activities
Lecture 186 Adding a Start Milestone
Lecture 187 Copy, Paste ,Delete and Import
Lecture 188 Editing Activity Details
Lecture 189 Using Notebooks
Section 11: PPI : 06 - Oracle Primavera P6 Practical's
Lecture 190 Understanding Calendars
Lecture 191 Calender Demo
Lecture 192 Project Calender
Lecture 193 Network Logic Diagram
Lecture 194 Project Practicals
Lecture 195 Creating Relationships- Gantt Charts
Lecture 196 Critical Path Method Scheduling
Lecture 197 Defination of Total Float
Lecture 198 Open Ends Activites
Lecture 199 More Details on Scheduling Part
Lecture 200 Assigning Constraints
Lecture 201 More Details on Assigning Constraints
Lecture 202 Customizing Activity Views
Lecture 203 More About of Customizing Activity Views
Lecture 204 Functions of Customizing Activity Views
Lecture 205 Customizing Activity Views
Lecture 206 Sorting Data and Ordeing Columns On The Activities Page
Lecture 207 Selecting Details Windows
Lecture 208 Understanding Roles and Resources
Lecture 209 Viewing Resources
Lecture 210 More Details On Viewing Resources
Lecture 211 Viewing Unit and Price Information
Lecture 212 Assigning Roles and Resources
Lecture 213 More Details Assigning Roles and Resources
Lecture 214 Filling An Unstaffed Role Assignment
Lecture 215 Objectives Project Workspace
Lecture 216 Practicals of Project Workspace
Lecture 217 Customizing Project Workspace Layout
Lecture 218 Objectives Optimizing the Project Plan
Lecture 219 Overview Shortening The Schedule
Lecture 220 Focusing On Critical Activites
Lecture 221 Modifying Relationships
Lecture 222 Overview Aanlyzing Resource Allocation
Lecture 223 Details On Overview Aanlyzing Resource Allocation
Lecture 224 More Details on Optimizing the Project Plan
Lecture 225 Objectives Baselining The Project Plan
Lecture 226 More Details on Baselining The Project Plan
Lecture 227 Methods of Applying Progress
Lecture 228 Objectives Of Executing The Project Plan
Lecture 229 Updating a Start Milestone
Lecture 230 Entering Actual Labor Units
Lecture 231 Practical of Executing The Project Plan
Lecture 232 Suspending An Activity
Lecture 233 Viewing the Update History Detail Windows
Lecture 234 Steps for Anylyzing The Updated Project
Lecture 235 More Details of Analyzing the Updated Project
Lecture 236 Project Productivity Improvement (PPI) Tools
Lecture 237 Filtering and Displaying Portlets Data
Lecture 238 Different Types of Portlets
Lecture 239 Viewing Different Types of Portlets
Lecture 240 Managing the Portfolios and Dashboards
Lecture 241 Create, Edit, Delete the Portfolios Pages
Lecture 242 More Details Create, Edit, Delete the Portfolios Pages
Lecture 243 Updating the Project Using Timesheeets
Lecture 244 More Details Updating the Project Using Timesheeets
Lecture 245 Reporting Part
Lecture 246 More Details of Reporting Part
Section 12: Mock Test
Project Managers Those responsible for planning, executing, and managing projects across industries, and who want to streamline their scheduling and resource management using Primavera P6.,Planners and Schedulers Professionals in charge of creating and managing project schedules will benefit from learning the advanced scheduling tools and techniques in Primavera P6.,Construction Professionals Engineers, architects, and construction managers who manage complex projects with multiple tasks, dependencies, and timelines will find this course particularly useful for improving project delivery.,Engineers Engineers involved in planning and executing projects in industries like manufacturing, civil engineering, and oil & gas will learn to handle large-scale project data using Primavera P6.,Consultants Project management consultants looking to improve their service offerings by mastering Primavera P6 for better planning, risk analysis, and project control.

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