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January 28, 2025
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This course is for project managers, schedulers, & project control professionals using Primavera P6 PPM. Basic project scheduling is recommended.
Recommended experience
Intermediate level
This course is for project managers, schedulers, & project control professionals using Primavera P6 PPM. Basic project scheduling is recommended.
Understand how to set and manage baselines in Primavera P6
Apply techniques to update and track project progress
Analyze project progress against baselines for performance insights
Evaluate corrective actions to improve scheduling outcomes
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Dive into the world of Primavera P6 PPM with this comprehensive course designed to help you master the essential skills of setting baselines and updating schedules. The course starts by exploring the structure of date fields and their role in scheduling. You will also learn to navigate the diverse scheduling options available in Primavera P6, ensuring you select the most effective configuration for your specific project needs.
As you advance, the course covers how to set baselines, a key feature for tracking project performance over time. Detailed lessons will guide you through managing baseline visibility and using these benchmarks to compare against project progress. The hands-on workshops further solidify your understanding by allowing you to practice with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Level of Effort (LOE) tasks, culminating in setting a reliable project baseline. Finally, you'll learn how to record and update project progress in an unresourced schedule, leveraging features like progress spotlight and corrective actions. With a focus on practical applications, the course offers workshops where you can compare progress with your baseline, helping you master the skills needed to maintain project control and respond effectively to changes. This course is designed for project managers, schedulers, and project control professionals using Primavera P6 PPM. A basic understanding of project scheduling and familiarity with Primavera P6 is recommended but not required.
In this module, we will introduce the course, providing you with a clear understanding of its structure and goals. You will also receive crucial instructions on how to participate effectively in the workshop.
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In this module, we will explore the essentials of scheduling, starting with the role of date fields and moving through the available scheduling options. We will also cover the process of setting baselines, including restrictions on viewing baseline data, and engage in a workshop focused on Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Level of Effort (LOE) tasks.
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In this module, we will focus on updating an unresourced schedule by recording progress and comparing it to baselines. You will learn how to use the progress spotlight feature, display progress lines, and take corrective actions as needed. We will conclude with a workshop that emphasizes progressing tasks and comparing them against the baseline.
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