ABOUT:
Primavera P6 by Oracle®is a versatile project, program, and portfolio management tool designed for industries like construction, manufacturing, energy, and IT. Known for its effectiveness in planning, executing, and managing projects of all sizes, it offers powerful features for scheduling, tracking, and reporting. As enterprise project portfolio management software, Primavera P6 covers project management, scheduling, risk analysis, resource allocation, collaboration, and control. Its integration with Oracle and SAP’s ERP systems enhances adaptability. Originally known as P3 and later evolving into the robust Primavera, it adopted the widely recognized ‘P6’ designation from version 6, reflecting its enduring legacy in project management.
CERTIFICATION BODY: Oracle® Corporation
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
- Planning, Scheduling, and Control:
- Initial phases involve detailed planning and scheduling to set the project’s course.
- Establish timelines, milestones, and allocate tasks effectively.
- Continuous monitoring and control mechanisms to ensure adherence to plans.
- Managing Multiple Projects:
- Employ strategies to oversee and manage various projects concurrently.
- Prioritize tasks, allocate resources efficiently, and maintain clear communication across teams.
- Resource Allocation and Progress Tracking:
- Balancing resources involves judicious allocation of finances, manpower, and materials.
- Track progress regularly to ensure alignment with set timelines and goals.
- Monitoring, Controlling, and Visualizing Performance:
- Implement systems to monitor and control project performance in real-time.
- Visual tools or dashboards offer insights into project status, aiding decision-making.
- Integration of Financial and Human Resources:
- Harmonize financial resources with workforce capabilities for optimal project execution.
- Integrate financial planning with human resource management to ensure alignment.
EXAM INFORMATION:
- 3 hours’ maximum
- 120 simple multiple-choice and compound, scenario questions
- Closed Book
Curriculum
- 2 Sections
- 44 Lessons
- 32 Hours
- Introduction to Primavera P6 EPPM R817
- 0.0Introduction to Primavera P6
- 0.1Data and Basic Navigation
- 0.2Views
- 0.3Enterprise Project Structure (EPS)
- 0.4Creating a project
- 0.5Modifying Project Information
- 0.6Creating a Work Breakdown Structure
- 0.7Adding and Editing Activities
- 0.8Scheduling
- 0.9Assigning Constraints
- 0.10Formatting Schedule Data
- 0.11Roles and Resources
- 0.12Assigning Roles
- 0.13Assigning Resources and Costs
- 0.14Analyzing Resources
- 0.15Optimizing the Project Plan
- 0.16Base lining the Project Plan
- Designing and Configuring Primavera Solutions in P6 R827
- 1.0Design an Enterprise Project Structure
- 1.1Design an Organizational Breakdown Structure
- 1.2Design a Security Solution
- 1.3Design a User Administration Process
- 1.4Design the Resource Breakdown Structure
- 1.5Design the Resource Breakdown Structure
- 1.6Design the Roles Dictionary
- 1.7Design the Resource Coding Library
- 1.8Design the Project Coding Library
- 1.9Design an Activity Coding Library
- 1.10Design User-Defined Field Solutions
- 1.11Design a Calendar Solution
- 1.12Design Project Data Maintenance and Governance Solution
- 1.13Design Financial Management Solutions
- 1.14Define Administrative Preferences and Settings Solutions
- 1.15Defining Currency (Update in R8 Interface)
- 1.16Design Activity Step Templates
- 1.17Design User Interface Views
- 1.18Manage Portfolios
- 1.19Design and Configure Portfolio Information
- 1.20Design Portfolio Chart Views
- 1.21Design Dashboards, Portfolios and Portfolio View Solutions
- 1.22Design Resource Capacity Planning Solution
- 1.23New Resource Management Features in P6 EPPM R8
- 1.24Design a Risk and Issue Management Solution
- 1.25Design Project Templates
- 1.26Web-Based Reporting
Requirements
- No formal prerequisites for Primavera P6 Professional Fundamentals Training Course, but a basic understanding of Project Management principles is beneficial for participants.
Target audiences
- Project Managers
- Project Planners
- Project Schedulers
- Construction Managers
- Program Managers
- Schedulers
- Engineers
- Portfolio Managers