Primavera P6 & Microsoft Project – Professional Project Planning & Scheduling Tools

Introduction

This dual-software course provides comprehensive training in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project (MSP) for efficient project planning, scheduling, resource management, and progress tracking.

Designed for engineers, project managers, and planners, the course focuses on real-world application in EPC, construction, oil & gas, infrastructure, and industrial domains. Learners will gain hands-on experience in managing large-scale projects using globally accepted tools.

Modules and Content

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management Tools
  • Role of software in project planning
  • Differences between Primavera and MSP
  • Overview of project management processes

Primavera P6 Modules

Module 2: Getting Started with Primavera P6
  • Interface navigation and enterprise structure
  • Creating EPS (Enterprise Project Structure) and OBS (Organizational Breakdown Structure)
  • Project setup and calendar creation
  • Creating WBS and activity codes
  • Adding, organizing, and sequencing activities
  • Duration types and relationships
  • Defining labor, material, and non-labor resources
  • Resource assignment and leveling
  • Cost planning and tracking
  • Creating and assigning project baselines
  • Updating progress and forecasting
  • Performance analysis using Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Custom reports and layouts
  • S-Curves and Gantt charts
  • Exporting schedules to Excel and PDF

MS Project Modules

Module 7: Introduction to MS Project Environment
  • Project creation and timeline setup
  • Task types and dependencies
  • Milestone definition and constraint settings
  • Resource pool creation and calendars
  • Assigning resources and tracking workload
  • Cost and budget management
  • Creating baselines and tracking Gantt
  • Updating tasks, delays, and critical path
  • Visual reports and dashboard creation
  • Full project planning and execution in both tools
  • Client reporting and comparison analysis
  • Final project report generation and documentation

Scope & Advantages

Mastering Primavera P6 and MS Project opens doors to career opportunities in project planning, scheduling, construction management, and EPC industries. These tools are essential for professionals managing timelines, budgets, and resource allocation across large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects. The course prepares candidates for roles such as Planning Engineer, Project Scheduler, and Project Controller, both in India and globally.

Reference

  • “Piping Handbook” by Mohinder L. Nayyar ,
  • “Process Piping: The Complete Guide to ASME B31.3” by Charles Becht IV,
  • “Pipe Stress Engineering” by Liang-Chuan Peng and Tsen-Loong Peng
  • “Piping Design Handbook” by John J. McKetta Jr.
  • “The Planning Guide to Piping Design” by Richard Beale and David R. Sherwood