PRIMAVERA P6 PROFESSIONAL FUNDAMENTALS REL 8.2
Mastering the Essentials of Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control with Primavera P6 Professional
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 08 – 10 Dec 2025 | Doha – Qatar | USD 2495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Primavera P6 Professional is a leading project management tool used globally for planning, executing, and monitoring complex projects. With capabilities to manage large-scale, multifaceted projects across multiple industries, P6 offers comprehensive solutions for scheduling, resource allocation, and performance tracking.
This 3-day hands-on training introduces participants to the core functionalities of Primavera P6 Professional Release 8.2, focusing on project structuring, scheduling, resource management, baseline creation, and progress updating. Attendees will gain practical experience using the software to build and manage a full project lifecycle.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Navigate the Primavera P6 interface and project management modules
• Create and define project structures, activities, and work breakdown structures (WBS)
• Develop project schedules and assign durations, relationships, and constraints
• Allocate resources and analyze project costs and performance
• Track progress, manage baselines, and generate professional reports
Key Benefits of Attending
• Enhance your project planning and scheduling skills with a powerful industry-standard tool
• Gain hands-on experience in setting up and managing real-world projects
• Learn to handle resource allocation, cost analysis, and critical path scheduling
• Support your career development with recognized Primavera capabilities
• Bridge the gap between planning theory and operational application
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Project managers and planners
• Schedulers, engineers, and construction professionals
• Program managers and PMO staff
• Anyone responsible for managing or monitoring project timelines, budgets, or resources
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Project setup and breakdown using P6 structures
• Logic-driven scheduling with relationships and constraints
• Workforce and resource planning within project frameworks
• Baseline creation and variance analysis
• Effective reporting using built-in and custom layouts
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved control over schedules and project costs
• More efficient use of resources across multiple projects
• Enhanced reporting and progress monitoring capabilities
• Standardized project planning practices across teams
• Reduction of project delays through early risk visibility
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Primavera’s core planning logic and scheduling methodology
• Case Studies – Real-life examples of P6 implementation across industries
• Workshops – Step-by-step project creation and updating using Primavera P6
• Peer Exchange – Discussion on software adaptation in organizational settings
• Tools – Access to Primavera P6 exercises, templates, and scheduling checklists
Course Outline
Detailed 3-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Project Setup and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Module 1: Introduction to Primavera P6 Interface (07:30 – 09:30)
• Navigation, project workspace, and user preferences
Module 2: Creating a New Project (09:45 – 11:15)
• Set project calendar, codes, and basic settings
Module 3: Building the WBS and Activity List (11:30 – 01:00)
• Structure project into manageable deliverables
Module 4: Workshop – Creating a Sample Project (02:00 – 03:30)
• Hands-on project initialization
Day 2: Scheduling, Relationships, and Resources
Module 5: Defining Activity Durations and Logic (07:30 – 09:30)
• Assigning predecessors, successors, and constraints
Module 6: Resource and Cost Assignment (09:45 – 11:15)
• Creating resources and assigning to activities
Module 7: Workshop – Resource Loading and Cost Planning (11:30 – 01:00)
• Balance resource usage and optimize allocations
Module 8: Case Study – Schedule Risk and Critical Path (02:00 – 03:30)
• Analyze schedule logic and critical tasks
Day 3: Baselines, Progress Tracking, and Reporting
Module 9: Creating Baselines and Variance Tracking (07:30 – 09:30)
• Snapshot scheduling and performance comparison
Module 10: Updating Project Progress (09:45 – 11:15)
• Entering actuals, delays, and revised durations
Module 11: Workshop – Progress Update and Reporting (11:30 – 01:00)
• Generate Gantt charts, S-curves, and custom reports
Module 12: Wrap-Up, Feedback, and Certification (02:00 – 03:30)
• Q&A, summary, and course closure
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Primavera P6 Professional Fundamentals (Rel 8.2), validating their ability to effectively plan, schedule, update, and report on projects using Primavera P6 software.