Creating an Unresourced Project with Oracle Primavera P6 PPM

Creating an Unresourced Project with Oracle Primavera P6 PPM

by Paul E. Harris
Released July 2024
Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
ISBN: 9781803242873

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Video description

This course offers an in-depth exploration of Primavera, the leading project management software. Starting with an introduction and workshop instructions, you'll gain foundational knowledge about the purpose of planning, essential metrics, and the planning cycle. As you progress, you will learn how to create detailed project plans, navigate the software efficiently, and customize it to fit your needs.

You'll master the creation and management of new projects, including importing existing ones and setting up detailed project calendars. The course will guide you through the creation of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and the addition and organization of activities. Advanced formatting techniques for project displays, including Gantt charts, will also be covered to ensure clear and professional project presentations.

Adding relationships and constraints to your projects will be seamlessly integrated into your learning journey, ensuring you can manage project timelines and dependencies effectively. By the end of this course, you'll be proficient in using Primavera's Activity Network View and scheduling calculations, empowering you to oversee complex projects with confidence.

What you will learn

  • Create and manage new projects in Primavera
  • Develop and structure a detailed Work Breakdown Structure
  • Add and organize project activities effectively
  • Customize project views and Gantt charts for clear communication
  • Implement and manage project relationships and constraints
  • Utilize advanced scheduling calculations and Activity Network View for efficient project management

Audience

This course is designed for project managers, planners, and schedulers looking to enhance their proficiency with Primavera. A basic understanding of project management principles is recommended but not required.

About the Author

Paul E. Harris : Paul E Harris, author and publisher at Eastwood Harris Pty Ltd, specializes in project controls consulting and training with a focus on Microsoft Project and Primavera software. Holding an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering and certifications in Cost Engineering and project management methodologies like PRINCE2, Paul has published widely appreciated guides on Primavera and Microsoft Project. His work aims to bridge software usage with project management standards, assisting professionals worldwide through his Melbourne-based company.

Table of contents

  1. Chapter 1 : Chapter 1 - Introduction
    1. Purpose, Required Background Knowledge
    2. Purpose of Planning, Planning Metrics, Cycle, Level, Monitoring, and Controlling
  2. Chapter 2 : Chapter 2 - Creating a Project Plan
    1. Understanding Planning and Scheduling Software
    2. Level 1 – Planning without Resources
    3. Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4
  3. Chapter 3 : Chapter 3 - Starting Up and Navigation
    1. Logging In
    2. Opening One or More Projects
    3. Introduction to Layouts
    4. Customizing Toolbars
    5. Starting Day of Week
    6. Workshop 1 – Navigating Around the Windows
  4. Chapter 4 : Chapter 4 - Creating a New Project
    1. Creating a Blank Project
    2. Importing a Project
    3. Setting Up a New Project
    4. Workshop 2 – Creating Your Project
  5. Chapter 5 : Chapter 5 - Defining Calendars
    1. Database Default Calendar
    2. Resource Calendars
    3. Move, Copy, Rename and Delete a Calendar
    4. Calculation of Activity Durations in Days, Weeks or Months
    5. Workshop 3 – Maintaining the Calendars
  6. Chapter 6 : Chapter 6 - Creating a Primavera Project WBS
    1. Opening and Navigating the WBS Window
    2. WBS Node Separator
    3. Workshop 4 – Creating the Work Breakdown Structure
  7. Chapter 7 : Chapter 7 - Adding Activities and Organizing Under the WBS
    1. New Activity Defaults Part 1
    2. New Activity Defaults Part 2
    3. Copying Activities from other Programs
    4. Assigning Activities to a WBS Node
    5. Workshop 5 – Adding Activities
  8. Chapter 8 : Chapter 8 - Formatting the Display
    1. Formatting the Project Window
    2. Formatting the Bars
    3. Progress Line Display on the Gantt Chart
    4. Workshop 6 – Formatting the Bar Chart
  9. Chapter 9 : Chapter 9 - Adding Relationships
    1. Understanding Logic
    2. Adding and Removing Relationships
    3. Reviewing Relationships, Leads and Lags
    4. Workshop 7 – Adding the Relationships
  10. Chapter 10 : Chapter 10 - Activity Network View
    1. Viewing a Project Using the Activity Network View
    2. Reorganizing the Activity Network
    3. Workshop 8 – Scheduling Calculations and Activity Network View
  11. Chapter 11 : Chapter 11 - Constraints
    1. Assigning Constraints
    2. Project Must Finish By Date
    3. Workshop 9 – Constraints

Product information

  • Title: Creating an Unresourced Project with Oracle Primavera P6 PPM
  • Author(s): Paul E. Harris
  • Release date: July 2024
  • Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781803242873