Primavera Training/Course by Experts

Here's a suggested syllabus for a Primavera course, progressing from basic to advanced concepts:

Basic Level:

1. Introduction to Project Management Software

   • Overview of Primavera
   • Importance of project management software in planning and scheduling

2. Getting Started with Primavera

   • Installation and setup
   • Interface overview
   • Creating a new project

3. Creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

   • Understanding WBS
   • Creating and organizing activities
   • Assigning codes to activities

4. Adding Relationships and Constraints

   • Dependency types (Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, Finish-to-Finish, Start-to-Finish)
   • Adding relationships between activities
   • Applying constraints to activities

Intermediate Level:

5. Scheduling Techniques

   • Critical Path Method (CPM)
   • Understanding float and total float
   • Analyzing the critical path

6. Resource Management

   • Adding and organizing resources
   • Assigning resources to activities
   • Resource leveling

7. Baseline and Tracking

   • Creating baselines
   • Tracking progress against baselines
   • Updating schedules

Advanced Level:

8. Project Analysis and Reporting

   • Generating reports (Gantt charts, resource usage, cash flow, etc.)
   • Analyzing project performance
   • Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques

9. Risk Management

   • Identifying project risks
   • Incorporating risk management into schedules
   • Mitigation strategies

10. Advanced Features

    • Global changes and filters
    • Multiple project management
    • Customizing layouts and views

11. Integration with Other Software

    • Importing and exporting data
    • Integration with Excel, Microsoft Project, etc.

12. Advanced Topics

    • Portfolio management
    • Multi-project analysis
    • Advanced scheduling techniques (PERT analysis, Monte Carlo simulation)

Each module should include hands-on exercises and practical examples to reinforce learning. Additionally, regular assessments and quizzes can be incorporated to gauge understanding and progress throughout the course.