What is Primavera P6 EPPM Earned Value Management Fundamentals?
Primavera P6 is a project and portfolio management software launched by Oracle. It is a powerful tool used to manage the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to completion. Primavera P6 EPPM (Enterprise Project Portfolio Management) integrates cost and schedule control, helping organisations prioritise, plan, and execute projects effectively.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential for professionals looking to improve project outcomes and advance their careers. It is ideal for project managers, planners, schedulers, and analysts who want to enhance their ability to manage complex projects, monitor performance, and reduce risk.
This 1-day Primavera P6 EPPM Earned Value Management Fundamentals course provides delegates with an overview of Primavera P6, EVM reporting, project navigation, and baseline change control. Delegates will learn to use Primavera software to create project layouts, build work breakdown structures (WBS), and apply earned value management techniques for improved project performance.
Course Objectives
To introduce delegates to Primavera P6 EPPM and its applications
To provide a comprehensive understanding of Earned Value Management principles
To equip delegates with the skills needed to navigate project pages and workspaces
To demonstrate how to create and manage project layouts and WBS
To teach effective use of Enterprise Project Structure (EPS) for organising projects
To enable delegates to enter actual dates, costs, and issues within Primavera P6
To illustrate how to generate S-curve charts for Earned Value Reporting
To prepare delegates for practical application of Primavera P6 in real-world scenarios
After completing this course, delegates will be able to effectively use Primavera P6 for earned value reporting, project planning, and resource management. They will have the confidence to oversee complex projects, contribute to organisational success, and advance their careers in project management.
Course Outline
Primavera P6 EPPM Earned Value Management Fundamentals
Module 1: Navigation
Primavera P6 Overview
Logging In
Dashboards, Portfolios, Projects and Resources Tabs
Project Workspaces
Navigating the Project Pages
Module 2: Earned Value Management Fundamentals
Purpose and Benefits of EVM Reporting
Importance of Baseline Change Control Processes
Control Accounts and Work Packages
Module 3: Setting up a P6 Project Schedule for EVM Reporting
Building the WBS for Earned Value Management
Creating Layouts for Earned Value Management
Using WBS Milestones for Objective Earned Value Management
Setting up Labor, Non-Labor and Material Resource
Module 4: Baselining the Project Ready for Earned Value Reporting
Creating a Baseline
Working with Baselines
Maintain and Assign Baselines Feature
Baseline and Variance Columns
Module 5: Project Structures
Enterprise Project Structure (EPS)
Modifying the EPS
Organisational Breakdown Structure (OBS)
Module 6: Project Creation
Project Calendars
Working with Calendars
Creating a New Project
Module 7: Managing Project Status
Data Date and Status Process Overview
Entering Actual Dates and Costs
Recalculating for an Updated Forecast
Module 8: Earned Value Reporting
Layouts to Produce Gantt Charts Reports with EV Metrics
P6 Professional Reports View to Export Data for Excel Reporting
Cumulative Time-Phased Reports to create S, P, and A S-Curve Charts
Module 9: Project Analysis
Overview of Analysis
Working with Check Schedule
Adjusting the Project Schedule
Analysing Resource Availability
Entering Issues
Module 10: Progressing the Project
Introduction to Project Execution
Status Update Methods
Using Progress Spotlight
Progressing Activity Status
Rescheduling the Project
Module 11: Reporting and Exporting
Printing and Print Preview
Publishing Activities
Export and Importing
Included
Included
- No course includes are available.
Offered In This Course:
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Video Content
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eLearning Materials
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Study Resources
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Completion Certificate
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Tutor Support
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Interactive Quizzes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who should attend this course?
This course is ideal for project managers, planners, schedulers, and analysts aiming to enhance their skills in using Primavera P6 for effective project management and earned value analysis.
Q. Do I need prior experience with Primavera P6?
No prior experience with Primavera P6 is required. This course is suitable for both beginners and those wanting to strengthen their project management skills.
Q. How long is the Primavera P6 EPPM Earned Value Management Fundamentals course?
The course is conducted over one day, providing a focused and comprehensive introduction to Primavera P6 and Earned Value Management techniques.
Q. What certification will I receive after completing the course?
Delegates will receive a certificate of completion, recognising their understanding of Primavera P6 EPPM and their ability to apply earned value management techniques in project environments.
Q. What skills will I gain from this course?
Delegates will gain skills in project navigation, creating project layouts, building work breakdown structures, and applying earned value management to monitor performance, ensuring project success and effective cost control.