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Ideal for project/resource managers and admins seeking to improve resource management skills. Basic project management knowledge recommended.
Recommended experience
Intermediate level
Ideal for project/resource managers and admins seeking to improve resource management skills. Basic project management knowledge recommended.
Understand the fundamentals of creating and managing roles and resources in Primavera P6
Apply resource and expense assignment techniques to project tasks
Evaluate and optimize resource usage for enhanced project efficiency
Create updates to maintain project schedules aligned with resource data
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In this course, you'll dive deep into resource management techniques using Oracle Primavera P6 PPM Professional, starting with an introduction to its core functionalities. You will explore user and admin preferences, learning how to customize your settings for efficient resource planning. Each module will guide you through the software’s intuitive interface, ensuring you can set up a project with roles and resources tailored to your needs.
Building on these foundations, the course covers the creation and assignment of roles, resources, and expenses to specific tasks. You’ll gain hands-on experience with resource optimization techniques, allowing you to handle resource leveling, analyze resource constraints, and adjust project schedules accordingly. By working with real-world scenarios, you’ll discover how to avoid over-allocation and maintain smooth project workflows. Finally, the course will teach you how to update and maintain a resourced schedule in Oracle Primavera P6. You’ll learn to track progress, update resource data, and ensure the project remains aligned with its deadlines. By the end of the course, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of resource management within Primavera P6, enabling you to drive more efficient and timely project delivery. This course is designed for project managers, planners, and schedulers who have basic knowledge of project management and scheduling principles. Familiarity with Oracle Primavera P6 is recommended but not required.
In this module, we will introduce the fundamental principles of resource management within Oracle Primavera P6 PPM Professional. You will learn why resource management is crucial and explore its essential components, laying a foundation for more advanced topics.
1 video1 reading
In this module, we will explore the customization options available for both user and admin preferences in Primavera P6. You will learn how to personalize user accounts, manage admin settings, and create a tailored project management environment.
5 videos
In this module, we will focus on defining and creating roles and resources in Primavera P6. You will gain insights into managing labor and material resources and engage in hands-on activities to apply these concepts in a practical context.
4 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will guide you through the process of assigning and removing roles, resources, and expenses. You will also explore resource calculations, preferences, and defaults to enhance project efficiency.
4 videos
In this module, we will focus on optimizing resources in Primavera P6. Through spreadsheet analysis and bucket planning, you will learn how to balance resources and resolve conflicts to ensure project success. Practical workshops will reinforce these optimization strategies.
7 videos
In this module, we will cover the process of updating a resourced schedule in Primavera P6. You will learn about budget values, schedule updating techniques, and resource updates to ensure that your project stays on track and remains within scope.
5 videos2 assignments
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