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
- Chapter 1 : Chapter 1 - Introduction
- Chapter 2 : Chapter 2 - Creating a Project Plan
- Chapter 3 : Chapter 3 - Starting Up and Navigation
- Chapter 4 : Chapter 4 - Creating a New Project
- Chapter 5 : Chapter 5 - Defining Calendars
- Chapter 6 : Chapter 6 - Creating a Primavera Project WBS
- Chapter 7 : Chapter 7 - Adding Activities and Organizing Under the WBS
- Chapter 8 : Chapter 8 - Formatting the Display
- Chapter 9 : Chapter 9 - Adding Relationships
- Chapter 10 : Chapter 10 - Activity Network View
- Chapter 11 : Chapter 11 - Constraints
Product information
- Title: Creating an Unresourced Project with Oracle Primavera P6 PPM
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2024
- Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
- ISBN: 9781803242873
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