Project Planning and Scheduling Tools
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Project Planning and Scheduling Tools
This course is part of Project Planning and Scheduling Training Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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What you'll learn
Create and manage project schedules using Primavera P6, WBS, calendars, and activities.
Apply resource allocation, project tracking, and performance monitoring techniques effectively.
Analyze project performance using Earned Value Management and Primavera P6 reporting tools.
Skills you'll gain
- Management Reporting
- Resource Planning
- Project Schedules
- Data Structures
- Planning
- Scheduling
- Milestones (Project Management)
- Decision Making
- Earned Value Management
- Resource Management
- Project Performance
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Project Controls
- Project Planning
- Resource Utilization
- Project Management
- Environment
- Project Management Life Cycle
- Resource Allocation
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June 2026
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There are 4 modules in this course
Learn how to plan, schedule, execute, and monitor projects using Primavera P6, one of the world's leading project planning and control software solutions. This hands-on course provides practical training in project setup, activity management, resource allocation, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), reporting, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
The course begins with the foundations of Primavera P6, introducing project management lifecycle concepts, Primavera data structures, and key navigation features. Learners will develop confidence in navigating the software and understanding how projects are organized and managed within the Primavera environment. As the course progresses, learners will work with activities, scheduling views, calendars, and resource management tools. Practical exercises help learners understand how to organize tasks, track project activities, and optimize resource utilization within real-world scheduling environments. Advanced modules focus on project setup and structuring. Learners will create projects from templates and from scratch, configure project details and budgets, and develop comprehensive Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to improve project organization and control. The course concludes with advanced execution and monitoring techniques, including project reporting, milestone management, schedule optimization, and Earned Value Management (EVM). Learners will gain practical skills to track project performance, analyze progress, and support informed project decision-making. What makes this course unique is its step-by-step practical approach to Primavera P6, combining project management principles with hands-on software application. By the end of the course, learners will be able to confidently create, manage, monitor, and optimize projects using Primavera P6 in professional project environments.
This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of project management and the Primavera P6 environment. It covers the project management life cycle, key data structures, and essential navigation features within P6. Learners will gain a foundational understanding of how projects are organized, planned, and monitored using Primavera, enabling them to confidently navigate the interface and interpret project data.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
8 videosβ’Total 62 minutes
- Project Management Life Cycleβ’3 minutes
- Understanding Data in P6β’12 minutes
- Overview and Navigationβ’5 minutes
- Usage of P6 Title Bar & Helpβ’8 minutes
- Usage of EPS to Locate Projectsβ’8 minutes
- Introduction & Planningβ’11 minutes
- Execution & Controlsβ’5 minutes
- Performance Measurement & Summaryβ’10 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Project Management & Data Basicsβ’10 minutes
- Getting Comfortable with the Interfaceβ’10 minutes
- Exploring Project Structureβ’10 minutes
- Foundations of Primavera P6 & Navigationβ’30 minutes
This module focuses on managing and visualizing project activities within Primavera P6. Learners will explore how to view, select, and organize activities, use calendar views for accurate scheduling, and understand the fundamentals of resource management. The module builds practical skills required to track tasks and optimize resource allocation.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 37 minutes
- Viewing & Selecting an acitivityβ’7 minutes
- Activity Tableβ’8 minutes
- Calendar Viewβ’5 minutes
- Introduction to Primavera P6 Resource Managementβ’1 minute
- Resource Management Functionalityβ’7 minutes
- Continuation of Resource Management Functionalityβ’7 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Activity Handling Essentialsβ’10 minutes
- Visualizing Project Schedulesβ’10 minutes
- Resource Management Deep Diveβ’10 minutes
- Working with Activities & Viewsβ’30 minutes
This module guides learners through the process of setting up and structuring projects in Primavera P6. It includes creating projects from scratch or templates, managing project details and budgets, and building a robust Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Learners will develop the skills to organize projects systematically for better control and execution.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
7 videosβ’Total 44 minutes
- Creating a Projectβ’6 minutes
- Creating a new project from templateβ’6 minutes
- Editing Project Details and Budget Log Updateβ’9 minutes
- Notebook Detail Windowβ’5 minutes
- Creating a WBS and WBS Codeβ’6 minutes
- Continuation of Creating a WBS and WBS Codeβ’6 minutes
- Adding WBS Elementsβ’6 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Project Creation & Configurationβ’10 minutes
- Managing Project Detailsβ’10 minutes
- Building Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)β’10 minutes
- Project Setup & Structuringβ’30 minutes
This module covers advanced project execution techniques in Primavera P6, including reporting, Earned Value Management (EVM), activity planning, and optimization. Learners will gain hands-on understanding of tracking performance, managing milestones, and refining activities to ensure successful project delivery.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
9 videosβ’Total 64 minutes
- P6 EPPM Demo -Reportingβ’10 minutes
- P6 EPPM Demo -EVMβ’7 minutes
- Continuation of P6 EPPM Demo - EVMβ’8 minutes
- Creating a WBSβ’7 minutes
- Adding Activitiesβ’9 minutes
- Adding a Start Milestoneβ’6 minutes
- Copy, Paste ,Delete and Importβ’6 minutes
- Editing Activity Detailsβ’7 minutes
- Using Notebooksβ’4 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Reporting & Performance Analysisβ’10 minutes
- Activity Planning & Milestonesβ’10 minutes
- Activity Control & Optimizationβ’10 minutes
- Advanced Execution & Activity Managementβ’30 minutes
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