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Project Planning and Control Using Primavera P6 for All Industries Including Versions 4 to 6

Written by Paul E. Harris

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362 pages, about 7 hours of reading

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A user guide and training manual written for Project Management Professionals who wish to learn how to plan and control projects in an established Primavera P6 and earlier Enterprise versions with or without Resources and Roles Project. This book is an update of the authors Primavera Version 5.0 book and contains more chapters including Global Change, Multiple Project Scheduling, Managing the Enterprise Environment, Resource Optimization and Leveling. It has been written using the Construction and Engineering version but may be used by any industry and covers Versions 4 to 6. The book is packed with screen shots, constructive tips and contains workshops with solutions at the end of each chapter for the reader to practice the skills taught. This publication ideal for people who would like to quickly gain an understanding of how the software operates up to an intermediate level. It covers Primavera Versions from 3.5 onwards and it explains some of the differences from SureTrak, P3, Microsoft Project and Asta Powerproject to assist people converting form other products. The book is designed to teach planners and schedulers in any industry how to setup and use the software in a project environment. It explains in plain English and in a logical sequence, the steps required to create and maintain an unresourced and resourced schedule. It tackles some of the more complex aspects of the software that the user manual does not address. It highlights the sources of information and the methods that should be employed to produce a realistic and useful project schedule.

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  • about 8 hours
  • intermediate
  • instructive
  • practical
  • technical

This book serves as a comprehensive user guide and training manual for Project Management Professionals aiming to master Primavera P6, covering versions 4 to 6. It systematically teaches project planning and control, including advanced topics like Global Change, Multiple Project Scheduling, and Resource Optimization and Leveling. Packed with screenshots, practical tips, and chapter-end workshops, it is designed for rapid skill acquisition up to an intermediate level, making complex software functionalities accessible to users from various industries. The guide also bridges the learning gap for those transitioning from other project management software like SureTrak or Microsoft Project.

Key themes

Project Planning & Scheduling
The foundational theme of the book, focusing on the systematic creation, development, and maintenance of project schedules using Primavera P6. It covers defining activities, setting durations, establishing relationships, and managing critical paths to ensure project timelines are accurate and achievable.
Project Control & Monitoring
The continuous process of tracking project progress, identifying deviations from the plan, and implementing corrective actions using Primavera P6's control features. This ensures the project remains on track, mitigating risks and enabling timely decision-making.
Resource Management & Optimization
Exploration of how to assign, manage, and optimize resources (labor, materials, equipment) within Primavera P6 to ensure efficient project execution. This includes preventing over-allocation, ensuring resource availability, and maximizing productivity through leveling and smoothing techniques.

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