Video description
This course provides an in-depth exploration of Oracle Primavera P6 PPM Professional, guiding learners from the basics to advanced project management techniques. You will begin with an introduction to the software and its capabilities, learning to create comprehensive project plans that align with organizational goals. The course covers key aspects such as setting up projects, defining calendars, creating Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and managing activities.
As the course progresses, you'll delve into more advanced features like formatting displays for optimal project tracking, adding relationships between tasks, and managing critical paths using the Activity Network View. You will also explore constraints, grouping, sorting, and filtering options to streamline project data. Key topics like scheduling, setting baselines, and updating schedules will ensure you can adapt to project changes effectively.
In the final sections, the focus shifts to mastering complex functions such as resource management, earned value management, and global changes. By the end of the course, you will be proficient in using Oracle Primavera P6 for both straightforward and intricate project scenarios. Practical workshops are included throughout, allowing you to apply what you've learned in real-world contexts.
What you will learn
- Create detailed project plans using Oracle Primavera P6
- Manage project resources and schedules effectively
- Apply advanced project management techniques including earned value management
- Integrate and automate project data for seamless project execution and control
- Utilize Primavera P6's powerful features for complex project scenarios
- Customize project views and reports for better project tracking and communication
Audience
This course is tailored for project managers, planners, schedulers, and other professionals in project-based industries. A basic understanding of project management principles is recommended, but the course is structured to benefit both beginners and experienced users looking to enhance their skills with Oracle Primavera P6.
About the Author
Paul E. Harris : Paul Harris is an experienced project controls consultant with an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering from the UK. He is a Certified Cost Engineer, PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner, and "Managing Successful Programmes" Registered Practitioner. Paul has worked extensively in the project controls industry, helping numerous companies across various sectors establish and manage project controls systems. He runs Eastwood Harris Pty Ltd, a Melbourne-based consulting and training company specializing in Microsoft Project and Primavera software. Paul has authored several user guides and training manuals for Primavera and Microsoft Project, aimed at professional project managers and schedulers. His books integrate project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 and PMBOK® Guide with software applications, including his work on Primavera P6.
Table of contents
- Chapter 1 : Introduction
- Chapter 2 : Creating a Project Plan
- Chapter 3 : Starting Up and Navigation
- Chapter 4 : Creating a New Project
- Chapter 5 : Defining Calendars
- Chapter 6 : Creating a Primavera Project WBS
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Chapter 7 : Adding Activities and Organizing Under the WBS
- 7 - 7.1 Introduction to Adding Activities and New Activity Defaults Part 1
- 7.1 - 7.3 New Activity Defaults Part 2, Adding Activities and Default Duration
- 7.4 - 7.10 Copying, Renumbering, Elapsed Durations, Bottom Layout and Assigning
- 07.11-15 Assign Activities to a WBS, Reordering, Sorting, Undo Spell Check
- Workshop 5 – Adding Activities
- Chapter 8 : Formatting the Display
- Chapter 9 : Adding Relationships
- Chapter 10 : Activity Network View
- Chapter 11 : Constraints
- Chapter 12 : Group, Sort and Layouts
- Chapter 13 : Filters
- Chapter 14 : Printing and Reports
- Chapter 15 : Scheduling Options and Setting a Baseline
- Chapter 16 : Updating an Unresourced Schedule
- Chapter 17 : User Preferences and Admin Preferences
- Chapter 18 : Creating Roles and Resources
- Chapter 19 : Assigning Roles, Resources, and Expenses
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Chapter 20 : Resource Optimization
- 20.1 Reviewing Resources Part 1 Activity Usage Spreadsheet
- 20.1 Reviewing Resources Part 2 Activity Usage Profile
- 20.1 Reviewing Resources Part 3 Resource Usage Spreadsheet
- 20.1 Part 4 Resource Usage Profile and Bucket Planning
- 20.2-20.5 Resource Assignment Window to Resolving Conflicts
- 20.6-20.11 Resource Leveling to Resource Curves
- Workshop 17 – Resource Optimization
- Chapter 21 : Updating A Resourced Schedule
- Chapter 22 : Other Methods Of Organizing Project Data
- Chapter 23 : Global Change
- Chapter 24 : Managing the Enterprise Environment
- Chapter 25 : Multiple Project Scheduling
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Chapter 26 : Utilities
- 26.1 - 26.3 Reflection Projects, Advanced Scheduling Options Audit Trail
- 26.4 Excel Import and Export
- 26.5 Project Import and Export Part 1 Introduction and XER Files
- 26.5 Project Import and Export Part 2 P6 XML Files
- 26.5 Project Import and Export Part 3 - Microsoft Project XML File Export
- 26.5 Project Import and Export Part 4 Microsoft Project XML File Import
- 26.06-08 Check In and Check Out, Online Help Activity Discussion Feature
- 26.9 - 26.12 Lean Tasks may be imported using an XML file, Maintain Relationships
- Chapter 27 : Earned Value Management with P6
Product information
- Title: Planning and Control with Oracle Primavera P6 PPM Professional
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2021
- Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
- ISBN: 9781801811217
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