Project Scheduling with Primavera

A hand-on workshop for EPC, Engineering and Manufacturing organizations.
Program Overview
  • There are various project management tools for managing projects, but all include a similar set of basic functionalities for project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & tracking, and project closure.
  • The Project Scheduling with Primavera workshop is designed to help professionals master the use of Primavera for effective project scheduling and management.
  • This course equips participants with the skills to plan, schedule, and control projects efficiently. The training will cover creating project structures, defining activities, scheduling, and tracking project progress.
  • This program provides immediate return on investment by increasing the productivity and efficiency of the project teams by using project management software (Primavera).
This program is designed with a 2-phase approach to suit the organization’s specific needs.

Phase 1: Project Scheduling with Primavera – 2 days
Phase 2: Post-workshop: Implementation Follow-up Session – for 3 months

Pre-requisites: Project Management Foundation
Key Learning Objectives
  • Understand the fundamentals of Primavera for project scheduling.
  • Learn how to create and manage a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
  • Gain insights into Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and assigning constraints.
  • Develop skills to monitor and update project progress using Primavera’s tools.
  • Explore project reports and visualizations for effective decision-making.

Program
Content

  • Overview of Primavera and its role in project scheduling
  • Key features of Primavera for project managers
  • Enterprise Project Structure (EPS): Creating a hierarchy of projects
  • User Management: Enterprise users and authorization
  • New Project Setup: Creating a new project, defining project settings, and calendars
  • Creating WBS: Structuring projects into manageable components
  • Activity Table: Defining and categorizing project activities
  • Gantt Chart: Understanding and customizing the project timeline
  • Network Logic Diagram: Creating relationships between activities
  • Assigning Constraints: Defining dependencies and constraints
  • Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling: Calculating the critical path
  • Baseline Scheduling: Establishing and managing project baselines
  • Entering Actuals: Updating the project with progress data
  • Data Date: Managing project timelines with actual progress
  • Tracking Project Status: Monitoring and visualizing project progress
  • Formatting Bars: Customizing project Gantt charts for reports
  • Project Reports: Generating and customizing project reports for stakeholders
  • Exporting Project Data: Using different formats for project reporting and sharing
Implementation Follow-up Session – for 3 months
  • Learning implementation Review
  • Review completeness and correctness of implementation.
  • Provide guidance to overcome the challenges faced during implementation.
Implementation Mentoring
  • Learning implementation - mentoring and review sessions
  • Review completeness and correctness of implementation.
  • Provide guidance to overcome the challenges faced during implementation.
Who Should Attend?
  • Project Managers, Planners, and Schedulers involved in project planning and tracking.
  • Professionals responsible for managing complex projects across various industries.
  • Engineers and team leads looking to enhance their scheduling and project control skills.
  • Project management professionals seeking to gain expertise in Primavera for scheduling.
Deliverables
  • Program Courseware
  • Training Certificate
  • Ongoing support via meeting/telecon/mail/web conference, as suitable.
Duration
  • Workshop duration: 2 days
  • Follow-up Support Session – 3 months (one session per month)
Why Choose Arience?

Expert-Led Training

Arience’s consultant are seasoned professionals with extensive experience in project scheduling and control using Primavera.

Practical, Hands-On Approach

Our training focuses on real-world applications, ensuring participants can apply their skills immediately in their projects.

Comprehensive Learning Materials

Participants receive access to expertly designed courseware, case studies, and practical exercises for an immersive learning experience.

Post-Training Support

We provide follow-up sessions to ensure participants can successfully implement Primavera in their project scheduling tasks.

The Next Step

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Industry-Recognized Certification: On completion, participants receive a certification that demonstrates their proficiency in Primavera.
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Arience provides end-to-end program and project management process maturity services for EPC, Power, Automotive, Engineering OEMs, and Suppliers.