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🔹Training Module 1: Introduction to
Primavera P6
Objective: Understanding the software
environment and core functionalities.
Topics Covered:
•What is Primavera P6 and why
•Key capabilities and benefits
•Understanding the user interface
Exercise:
•Open Primavera P6
•Explore menus and toolbars
•Customize columns in the Activities view
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🔹Training Module 2: Creating a New Project
Objective: Learn how to set up and define a new
project and attributes.
Topics Covered:
•Create a new project
•Define EPS (Enterprise Project Structure)
•Define WBS (Work Breakdown Structure)
Exercise:
•Create a project titled "Residential Building"
•Define 3 WBS elements (e.g., Design, Procurement,
Construction)
•Create activity in WBS
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🔹 Module 3: Adding and Organizing Activities
Objective: Master adding tasks and organizing them
logically.
Topics Covered:
•Activity types
•Adding and editing activities
•Activity relationships
•Adding constraints
•Adding Milestone
Exercise:
•Add 10 sample activities under WBS elements
•Create Finish-to-Start (FS) and Start-to-Start (SS)
relationships and understand other
•Add a constraint/Milestone (e.g., Must Start On)
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🔹Training Module 4: Calendars and
Scheduling
Objective: Learn how to assign and customize
calendars.
Topics Covered:
•Global, Project, and Resource calendars
•Define working and non-working times
•Schedule the project (F9)
Exercise:
•Create a custom 6-days/5 days workweek calendar
•Assign it to the project
•Run the schedule and observe early/late dates
•Check the effect of changes and navigations
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🔹Training Module 5: Resource Management
Objective: Understand how to assign and manage
resources.
Topics Covered:
•Resource dictionary
•Assigning resources to activities
•Resource units and costs
Exercise:
•Create 3 resources (Engineer, Laborer, Equipment)
•Assign them to selected activities
•Check resource usage profile
•Level the resources and loading of quantities
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🔹Training Module 6: Baselines and Tracking
Progress
Objective: Capture and monitor project progress.
Topics Covered:
•Create and assign baselines
•Update progress (% Complete)
•Use tracking layout
Exercise:
•Baseline the project
•Update progress for 5 activities
•Generate variance report
•Checking the baseline and rebase line
•Delay and Impact analysis
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🔹 Training Module 7: Reports and Layouts
Objective: Generate and customize layouts and
reports.
Topics Covered:
•Customize activity layouts
•Print preview and export options
•Generate standard reports
•Generate Look ahead
Exercise:
•Create a custom layout showing Activity ID, Name,
Start/Finish, and % Complete
•Export a report to PDF/Excel
•Import the actuals from Excel
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🔹 Training Module 8: Grouping, Filtering, and
Sorting
Objective: Organize and analyze data effectively.
Topics Covered:
•Grouping activities by WBS, resource, or other
criteria
•Applying filters (e.g., critical path)
•Sorting activities
Exercise:
•Filter activities with >50% complete
•Group by WBS and sort by start date
•Use of global change
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🔹 Training Module 9: Critical Path and Float
Analysis
Objective: Analyze the critical path and manage
schedule flexibility.
Topics Covered:
•Identifying the critical path
•Understanding float (Total and Free)
•Delays and impacts
Exercise:
•Highlight critical path in layout
•Analyze float on non-critical activities
•Simulate delay and observe changes
•Understand the different option for critical path
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🔹Training Module 10: Practical Case Study
Objective: Apply all concepts to a real-world
scenario.
Exercise:
•Given a construction/EPC schedule, input data from
scratch
•Assign resources and calendars
•Baseline and track progress
•Generate final reports
•Assign the baseline
