Guide for Primavera P6 Planning Tool (Basic & Intermediate)

Learn how to plan, schedule, and manage projects effectively with Primavera P6 through best recommended practices.

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What you'll learn

• Navigate Primavera P6’s interface and understand the purpose of major windows
• Build and manage projects using EPS, WBS, and project detail features
• Create, update, and control project activities with calendars, links, and constraints
• Apply baselines to track schedule performance and manage project variances
• Assign, monitor, and optimize resources using spreadsheets and profiles
• Use filters, layouts, and Gantt charts to analyze and present project data
• Generate and customize reports to share project updates with stakeholders
• Apply best practices for planners, schedulers, and P6 administrators in real projects

Description

This course provides a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to Primavera P6 and its use as a professional project planning and scheduling tool. It is designed for anyone who wants to understand how P6 works, how its interface is structured, and how to use it effectively to plan, track, and control projects.

You will begin by exploring the user interface in detail, learning how each window—EPS, OBS, Projects, Resources, Activities, and Reports—functions and fits into the overall project management workflow. Each section is accompanied by practical demonstrations to show not just how to access these windows, but also their intended purpose, how to read the information they display, and how to use them in day-to-day planning activities.

The course also covers how to organize projects and work breakdown structures, create and manage activities, apply constraints and dependencies, and maintain baselines for accurate progress tracking. You will gain practical experience with resource assignment, calendars, and activity layouts, and learn how to analyze and report project data effectively.

By focusing on the practical application of P6, this course teaches you not only how to navigate the software, but also how to make informed decisions based on the data it provides. You will develop the skills needed to structure your projects, monitor performance, and communicate progress clearly—essential skills for planners, schedulers, and project control professionals across industries such as construction, oil & gas, nuclear, and infrastructure.

This course emphasizes learning by doing. Every window, function, and feature is explained in context so you understand not just the “how,” but the “why” behind the tool. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently use Primavera P6 as a planning tool, set up projects correctly, maintain accurate schedules, and leverage its full capabilities to support effective project management

Who this course is for:

• Project planners, schedulers, and planning engineers looking to master Primavera P6.
• Engineers and managers in construction, oil & gas, infrastructure, or EPC projects who want to manage timelines effectively
• Professionals transitioning into project controls or seeking to enhance their scheduling skills
• P6 administrators responsible for setting up projects, resources, and enterprise structures
• Students or graduates in engineering, management, or project management wanting hands-on training with Primavera P6

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