Primavera P6 EPPM Advanced - United States

Primavera P6 EPPM Advanced Course Outline

Module 1: Implementation of P6 EPPM

• Principles of EPPM
• Roles and Responsibilities in EPPM
• Goals and Objectives of P6 EPPM Implementation
• Implementation Strategies and Best Practices
• Conducting a Needs Assessment
• Communication and Change Management in EPPM
• User Access and Security Settings in P6
• Integration of Primavera P6 with External Systems (ERP, BI, SAP, etc.)

Module 2: Enterprise Project Structures (EPS) and WBS

• Understanding Enterprise Project Structures (EPS)
• Creating and Managing EPS Hierarchies
• Project Authorization and Access Control
• Creating and Configuring Projects in EPS
• Understanding Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Creating and Modifying WBS Elements
• Handling Multi-Project Structures in P6

Module 3: Activity Management and Relationships

• Adding and Configuring Activities
• Activity Types and Their Impact on Scheduling
• Assigning Activity Durations and Constraints
• Creating and Managing Relationships
• Understanding Relationship Types (FS, FF, SS, SF)
• Adding Predecessor & Successor Relationships
• Managing Out-of-Sequence Progress
• Best Practices for Activity and Relationship Management

Module 4: Baselines and Performance Tracking

• Introduction to Baselines in Primavera P6
• Creating and Assigning Baselines
• Copying and Updating Baselines
• Managing Multiple Baselines
• Comparing Baseline vs. Actual Project Performance
• Baseline Best Practices for Large Projects
• Using Baselines for Earned Value Management (EVM)

Module 5: Advanced Roles and Resource Management

• Understanding Roles and Role Teams
• Creating and Assigning Roles in P6
• Managing Resources and Resource Pools
• Assigning Roles to Resources and Activities
• High-Level Resource Planning and Capacity Management
• Understanding and Using Bucket Planning
• Resolving Resource Over-Allocation
• Using Resource Curves for Advanced Planning

Module 6: Earned Value Analysis & Performance Monitoring

• Fundamentals of Earned Value Analysis (EVA)
• Key EVA Metrics: PV, EV, AC, SV, SPI, CV, CPI
• Performing Earned Value Analysis in P6
• Calculating Earned Value Using Resource Curves
• Forecasting and Variance Analysis
• Defining and Managing Performance Thresholds
• Applying EVA for Portfolio-Level Projects

Module 7: Portfolio Management and Strategic Planning

• Understanding Portfolio Management in P6
• Creating and Managing Portfolios
• Portfolio Scenarios and What-If Analysis
• Configuring Portfolio Views and Scorecards
• Using Bubble Charts and Histograms for Analysis
• Portfolio Analysis – Cost, Resources, and ROI

Module 8: Resource Allocation and Optimization

• Principles of Resource Allocation
• Optimizing Project Plans for Resource Efficiency
• Managing Scheduled Dates and Resource Constraints
• Analyzing Cost and Capacity Planning

Module 9: Advanced Scheduling and Critical Path Analysis

• Understanding Scheduling and Resource Management
• Critical Path Analysis and Its Impact on Project Timelines
• Handling Negative Float and Late Constraints
• Automatic vs. Manual Scheduling
• Advanced Schedule Options in P6

Module 10: Risk Management in Primavera P6

• Introduction to Risk Management in P6
• Identifying and Assessing Project Risks
• Performing Qualitative vs. Quantitative Risk Assessment
• Monte Carlo Simulations in Primavera Risk Analysis
• Managing Contingency Reserves and Risk Mitigation Plans

Module 11: Custom Reports and Dashboards in P6

• Introduction to Reporting in Primavera P6
• Using Report Designer for Advanced Reports
• Customizing Dashboards for Different Stakeholders
• Exporting Reports to Excel, PDF, and Other Formats
• Configuring Real-Time Dashboards for Live Monitoring

Module 12: Integration and Workflow Automation in P6

• Integrating Primavera P6 with External Systems (SAP, ERP, BI Tools)
• Importing and Exporting Data from P6
• Automating Workflows Using Global Change
• Using Web Services for Data Exchange