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Introduction - Primavera p6 course

Primavera is a brand name under which several project management software packages are marketed. The current publisher of these packages is Oracle Corporation. Primavera software application tools include: Primavera P3 and SureTrak Project Planner (discontinued December 31, 2010, use continues unsupported by Oracle) Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Primavera P6 Professional Project Management Primavera P6 Analytics Primavera Portfolio Management Primavera Contract Management Primavera Risk Analysis Primavera Inspire for SAP Primavera Earned Value Management Primavera P6 project software provides multi-project, multi-user tools for enterprise-wide project management, providing comprehensive information on all projects in the enterprise, from executive-level summaries to detailed work assignments for each team member. Primavera project software is an integrated solution with Web-enabled, client/server, and desktop software that provides role-specific tools to satisfy each team members needs, responsibilities, and skills. Primavera project software which on by Oracle corporation right now is an enterprise solution for; Work identically in single or multi-project modes. Scalable in client/server architecture, which mean is we can used this software in network client and server models.

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Primavera P6 CSS drop shadow Data center tiers Photoshop lighing effect ITIL Change management Support oracle database and also Microsoft SQL Server database, which is we can used the free version (MSDE version) or the other version of SQL Server. There are five main feature that exist in primavera P6 project software, which listed as bellows; 1. Primavera Project Management This feature can be used for planning, monitoring, and controlling project a Store and manage projects in a central location. 2. Primavera P6 Methodology Management An integrated process improvement platform for deliver lessons learned, and organizational standards in the fi templates, work product templates, and estimation metrics. and also can be used to Create, capture, organize, and improve reusable components for future project plans. 3. Primavera P6 Portfolio Analysis Project summary and tracking information for executives, senior managers, and program managers, via a rich set of graphics, spreadsheets, and reports. also can be used as a Cost, schedule, and performance rollups in a single or multi-project environment. 4. Primavera P6 Timesheet Enables Web-based timekeeping and communication, Team members see all supporting information they need to coordinate and perform their work while communicating directly with the central database. 5. Portfolio, Project, Resource Management and Collaboration Interface for project managers who require Web-enabled project management functionality. It also enables enterprise-wide, Web-based collaboration. Users can create, manage, status, and schedule projects using Web browser. Tool is divided into menus based on specific functionality and data access for the different roles that exist on a project team, project manager, resource manager, and portfolio manager.

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Benefits of using Primavera P6

Primavera is an amazing project management software tool which is not just used by project managers. Designed to make managing large or complex projects a piece of cake, Primavera is the ideal tool for anyone who is involved in planning, monitoring and reporting on the progress of any big task, development or venture. The project management software tool of choice in industries such as construction, engineering, aerospace, transport and security, as well as in many other industry sectors. Primavera allows for top level planning as well as being ideal for managing the intricate details. This enables project managers, planners, planning controllers and other associated professionals to have instant access to all the project information they require at the touch of a button. It also means that all parties can be kept updated within one system, reducing duplicate information and keeping everyone in the loop. using Primavera will enhance your project management skills by providing:1. Better visibility - everything is included in the program so you can easily see whats going on with a project at any time 2. Improved forecasting - having up-to-date information means that you are able to clearly see where there is likely to be overbooked or underutilized resources and can plan accordingly 3. Instant access - keeping track of progress with time and resources and getting information whenever you need it 4. Quicker access - using only one system which gives you all the

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Primavera P6 information you need means you save time by not having to refer to lots of different tools 5. Better monitoring - it makes monitoring projects and costs simple by allowing you to track and report on progress instantly 6. Easier project management - becoming a proficient Primavera user makes it easier to manage projects, especially large scale or complex ones. Although the program has numerous benefits, being fully trained will enable you to get the most out of this excellent project management tool so consider attending a respected provider of Primavera training courses or project management training. Attending Primavera training courses will help to ensure that you are getting the most out of this excellent project management tool. According to Oracle, the benefits of the new Primavera P6 include: Plan, schedule, and control large-scale programs and individual projects Select the right strategic mix of projects Balance resource capacity Allocate best resources and track progress Monitor and visualize project performance versus. plan Foster team collaboration Integrate with financial management and human capital management systems Unite project teams and stakeholders through collaboration and strong feedback methods Reduce the risk of cost and schedule overruns Optimize management of all resources to maximize ROI Monitor and visualize project performance vs. plan Confidently make and keep project commitments

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Primavera 6 is program, you must enter data, control and manage this program so improve yourself and share others your knowledge. It is very important to have experience in the fields (projects) that you want to manage before using Primavera 6. You must learn each item (Activities) and its very important to have the knowledge in the following points: How to perform each activity step by step. Duration of each activity. Organize the Activities, when activity must start and when must finish. Relationships between activities. Cost of each activity. Resources and material of each activity. Then it will be easy to use primavera 6 ( P6 ) and to deal with it. Better to arrange and plan projects in paper before start in primavera-6. We will appreciate to share us in completing course outline to make sure that the course will cover all the items and be satisfy to make professional users.

Primavera P6 course outline - Grook network

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Chapter 1 Introduction: A brief about Project Management Concepts 1.1 Project Management Concepts Understand Project Management Concepts Understanding the requirements Importance of Archiving Information 1.2 Scheduling concepts The Fundamentals of Scheduling Terminology: Critical Path, Float, Lag, Relationship types, etc. Understanding the Critical Path Method 1.3 Primavera P6 introduction An Introduction to Primavera P6 Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.1 start primavera 6 Log in to primavera. Home Page - The Workspace How to change program password. Selecting a Language - How to change Startup windows. 2.2 Tool bars and layout Tool Bars. Open an existing layout Customizing Displays Sample Layouts Using Wizards Chapter 3 Building Primavera Data 3.1 Admin preferences, categories and currencies Admin Preferences. Admin Categories Unit of measure. Currencies. 3.2 user preferences and calender User Preferences. Calendar In general Work hours and days. Chapter 4 Building Company Data and structuring projects 4.1 Portfolios Portfolios. 4.2 EPS EPS: The Enterprise EPS - Viewing an EPS - Setting and editing an EPS 4.3 OBS OBS ( Organization Breakdown structure): The Enterprise OBS - Viewing an OBS - Setting and editing an OBS 4.4 Resources Resources and Roles: Labor, non labor and material resources Viewing and Adding Resources - Defining Resource shifts Defining and assigning resource Codes and Values - Setting up Roles - Assigning Roles to Resources - Resource costs Resource Assignments Window - Workshop: Assigning and Analyzing - Leveling Resources - Resource Reporting 4.5 WBS WBS( Work Breakdown Structures) : The Enterprise WBS Viewing a WBS - Grouping by WBS Path - Adding WBS elements and assigning Properties - WBS Milestones Assigning WBS Category Values - Defining Earned Value Settings for Specific WBS Elements - Create multiple levels of a WBS hierarchy 4.6 Budgets Defining Budgets: Tracking Budget Changes - Establishing funding 4.7 Codes

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Primavera P6 Establishing Codes (Defining , Assigning ,Grouping, Summarizing and Filtering Resources Activities projects Codesetc) 4.8 Custom user fields and calenders Working With Custom User Fields Adding and Modifying Calendars Chapter 5 Structuring projects 5.1 Greating Project Creating project ( Name ,ID ,Codes ,Calendar ,Unit of measure ,Currency ,Start Date) Chapter 6 Adding Activities 6.1 Activity description and types Describe an activity and its components Describe activity types 6.2 Add activities Add activities (Duration, Codes, Resources, Budget, S-Curve, Histogram) 6.3 Relationships Creating Relationships (View a network logic diagram - The four relationship types - Create relationships - Critical Path, Project End Date 6.4 Notebook topic Add a Notebook topic to an activity Add steps to an activity 6.5 Assigning activities details Assign activity codes and Adding Expenses to activities Assigning Resources and Roles Assigning Cost Accounts Assigning Work Products and Documents 6.6 Earned value and spreadsheet Earned Value Analysis Activity Usage Profile and Spreadsheet 6.7 Top - Down budjecting and estimating Top - Down Budgeting Top - Down Estimating Chapter 7 Working with Cost Accounts and Project Expenses 7.1 Cost account and expenses Setting up Cost Account Structure Adding Expenses 7.2 costs and estimating Analyzing Costs Performing Top-Down Estimation Chapter 8 Scheduling 8.1 Pass and Float Perform a forward and backward pass Describe float and its impact on a schedule 8.2 Loops and calulate schedule Identify loops and open ends Calculate a schedule Chapter 9 Formatting Schedule Data 9.1 Grouping,soringt and filtering activities Group activities according to a specific criteria Sort activities Activity Filters

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Primavera P6 Chapter 10 Assigning Constraints 10.1 Constrains and deadline Apply an overall deadline to a project Apply a constraint to an individual activity 10.2 Notebook and constrain types Add notebook topics to constrained activities Describe the available constraint types Chapter 11 Project Documents 11.1 work products and documents Work Product and Documents Create a document record Assign the project document to an activity or WBS Chapter 12 Updating , Scheduling and Leveling 12.1 Baseline and updating activities Managing Baselines: Creating and Maintaining Baselines Assigning Baselines to Projects Baseline bars on the Gantt Chart Update activities 12.2 Reschedule project and comparison baseline with actual performance Reschedule the project Comparison Baseline with actual performance. 12.3 Updating methods Choosing Update Method Updating Baselines 12.4 Updating Highlighting Activities for Updating Updating Progress for Spotlighted Activities Updating Using Timesheets Updating Activities Manually

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