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Project Planning School

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🚀 Learn Primavera P6 step-by-step and become a confident Project Scheduler!
What’s inside:

🎓 Complete beginner-to-advanced Primavera P6 lessons

🧩 Real-life construction and engineering scheduling examples

📊 Hands-on project templates for practice

💼 Job-ready skills to land Planning/Scheduling roles

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Learn how to download, install, and activate Primavera P6 on your computer.💡 Step-by-step walkthrough to set up your software correctly before starting your first project.Includes:Download link and installation files System requirements and setup tipsCommon installation errors and how to fix them.

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Section 1 Download and install Primavera P6

Before diving deep into Primavera, understand the foundation of project planning.This section introduces key project management concepts and shows how to plan manually before using software tools.📘 You’ll learn:Core project management terms and concepts (WBS, activities, milestones, dependencies, etc.)How to manually create a simple project plan using WBS and activities The logic behind scheduling before automation How manual planning connects to what you’ll do later in Primavera

Section 2. Project Management Basics

Get familiar with the Primavera P6 workspace and understand how to navigate like a pro.In this session, you’ll explore every major part of the interface and learn what each section does.🖥️ You’ll learn: Overview of the Primavera P6 layout and navigation Understanding menus, toolbars, and tabs Key sections: Enterprise, Projects, WBS, Activities, and Resource tabs Tips for customizing your workspace for efficiency

Section 3. Exploring the Primavera P6 Interface

Take a deeper look into each component of the Primavera P6 interface and understand how it all works together.This section helps you master every tab, column, and view to build confidence before project creation.🧭 You’ll learn:Detailed explanation of all Primavera P6 menus and submenusUnderstanding layout views, filters, and grouping Customizing columns and toolbars for better visibility Exploring key tabs — Projects, WBS, Activities, Resources, and AssignmentsHow to adjust views to suit different project needs

Section 4. Detailed Breakdown of the Primavera P6 Interface

In this section, you’ll learn how to set up the foundation of your Primavera environment — the building blocks for organizing and managing multiple projects efficiently.📘 You’ll learn:How to create a new OBS (Organizational Breakdown Structure)How to create a new EPS (Enterprise Project Structure)How to create and organize a new Project under the EPSHow projects are structured and managed in your P6 databaseThe difference between Project, Program, Portfolio, EPS, and OBSNavigating and using the Home Screen to manage all projects at a high level

Section 5. Creating a New OBS, EPS, and Project in Primavera P6

In this section, you’ll learn how to organize your project into manageable components using the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). This is where detailed planning begins.📘 You’ll learn:What a WBS is and why it’s the backbone of project planningHow to create a WBS hierarchy in Primavera P6Naming and structuring WBS elements for clarity How to edit, move, and group WBS levels Linking the WBS to your project scope for better control and reporting

Section 6. Creating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in Primavera P6

Now that your WBS is ready, it’s time to bring your project to life by adding activities.In this section, you’ll learn how to define, organize, and structure your project activities for scheduling.📘 You’ll learn:How to create and assign activities under each WBS elementUnderstanding activity types (Task-Dependent, Resource-Dependent, etc.)Setting activity durations and codesUsing Activity IDs and naming conventionsHow activities form the foundation for relationships, resources, and tracking

Section 7. Creating Activities in Primavera P6

Once activities are created, the next step is to define how they connect. In this section, you’ll learn how to establish logical relationships between activities and analyze your project’s Critical Path — the key to understanding project timelines.📘 You’ll learn:How to create activity relationships (FS, SS, FF, SF)Understanding lags and leads in scheduling Identifying the Critical Path (CPM) and its importance Using the Schedule tool to calculate project duration How changes in activity logic affect your overall schedule

Section 8. Creating Relationships and Critical Path Analysis

Calendars define when work can take place in your project. In this section, you’ll learn how to create and assign calendars to ensure accurate scheduling and resource planning.📘 You’ll learn:The difference between Global, Project, and Resource CalendarsHow to create custom calendars with working and non-working daysAssigning calendars to projects, WBS, and activitiesAdjusting for public holidays, weekends, and shift patternsHow calendars impact activity durations and overall schedule accuracy

Section 9. Creating and Assigning Calendars in Primavera P6

In this section, you’ll learn how to bring your project plan to life by assigning the right people, materials, and costs to activities. This is where planning meets execution.📘 You’ll learn:How to create and assign Roles (e.g., Engineer, Planner, Technician)How to add Resources such as labor, equipment, and materialsUnderstanding Resource Units, Rates, and CostsAssigning Expenses for non-resource project costsViewing and analyzing Resource and Cost Loading across your project

Section 10. Assigning Roles, Resources, and Expenses in Primavera P6

This section focuses on how to assign resources effectively to project activities. You’ll learn how to manage labor, equipment, and materials to ensure accurate planning and cost tracking.📘 You’ll learn:How to add and assign resources to activitiesUnderstanding resource units, costs, and productivity ratesDifferentiating between labor, non-labor, and material resourcesAdjusting resource assignments for duration and workload accuracyViewing resource histograms and usage profiles to detect over-allocation

Section 11 Assigning Resources in Primavera P6

Activity codes are powerful tools for organizing, filtering, and reporting your project data. In this section, you’ll learn how to use them to make your schedule cleaner and more professional.📘 You’ll learn:What Activity Codes are and why they’re importantHow to create Global, EPS, and Project-level codesAssigning activity codes to group and categorize tasksUsing activity codes to filter, sort, and summarize project dataBest practices for naming and structuring codes for reporting

Section 12. Mastering Activity Codes in Primavera P6

Resource codes help you categorize and manage your project resources efficiently. In this section, you’ll learn how to create and apply resource codes to improve reporting and organization.📘 You’ll learn:What Resource Codes are and how they differ from Activity CodesHow to create and assign Resource Codes at the Global or Project levelGrouping and filtering resources using codes (e.g., by trade, department, or skill)Using Resource Codes for reporting, analysis, and dashboardsBest practices for structuring codes for consistent project control

Section 13. Understanding and Using Resource Codes in Primavera P6

A baseline provides a snapshot of your project plan, allowing you to measure progress and performance over time. In this session, you’ll learn how to create, manage, and use baselines in Primavera P6 to monitor deviations and ensure your project stays on track.  📘 You’ll learn:  What a baseline is and why it is essential for project control  How to create project baselines in Primavera P6  Setting baselines for activities, resources, and costs  Comparing current project progress against the baseline  Updating and maintaining baselines when project scope or schedules change

Section 14. Baselining your Project

Keeping your project schedule up to date is critical for accurate tracking and informed decision-making. In this session, you’ll learn how to update project status in Primavera P6 to reflect actual progress, track performance, and maintain control over your project timelines and resources.  📘 You’ll learn:  How to update actual start and finish dates for activities  Recording actual durations, remaining durations, and percent complete  Updating resource usage and costs to reflect real project performance  Identifying deviations between planned and actual progress  Using project status updates to adjust forecasts and schedules

Section 15. Updating Project Status

Earned Value Management (EVM) is a critical tool for measuring project performance in terms of cost and schedule. In this session, you’ll learn how to apply earned value formulas and calculations in Primavera P6 to monitor progress, detect variances, and make informed project decisions.  📘 You’ll learn:  Key earned value concepts: Planned Value (PV), Earned Value (EV), Actual Cost (AC)  Calculating schedule and cost variances (SV, CV)  Understanding performance indices: Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance Index (CPI)  Using formulas to forecast project completion and estimate costs at completion (EAC)  How to integrate EVM calculations into Primavera P6 for real-time tracking  Best practices for analyzing and interpreting earned value data

Section 16. Using Earned Value Formulas & Calculations

Tracking project performance visually helps you identify trends, assess progress, and communicate status effectively. In this session, you’ll learn how to use performance curves and generate reports in Primavera P6 to monitor project health and make informed decisions.  📘 You’ll learn:  Understanding performance curves and their significance in project tracking  How to generate S-curves for cost, schedule, and resource performance  Analyzing deviations and trends using graphical representations  Creating standard and customized reports for stakeholders  Exporting and presenting project performance data effectively

Section 17. Curve And Reporting Project Performance

Effective project delivery isn’t just about planning tasks—it’s about anticipating and controlling uncertainties. In this section, you’ll learn how to identify, analyze, and manage potential project risks using Primavera P6’s powerful risk management tools.  📘 You’ll learn:  What risk management is and why it’s critical in project planning  How to identify and define risks within Primavera P6  Assessing risk probability, impact, and overall exposure  Running risk analysis and simulations (including Monte Carlo analysis)  Developing response strategies to minimize project threats and delays  Best practices for integrating risk management into your overall schedule

Primavera P6 Masterclass — Project Planning from Scratch 1

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