Primavera Training: Is it Worth it? Is it worth spending time on project management training, especially in learning technical skills like Oracle Primavera P6 Professional? The short answer is: Yes! Primavera P6 is world-leading, industry-standard software in many industries around the world. Wherever you are based, you can be sure that companies near you are […]
3 Primavera P6 YouTube Channels to Follow
Primavera P6 Professional Project Management YouTube Channel Primavera P6 Professional is a powerful project management tool. It has so many features and is capable of doing so much to support project delivery, there is a chance that you aren’t using it to its full capacity. YouTube is a great source of quick tutorials when you […]
Video – Using Constraints in Primavera P6
Constraints in Primavera P6 are special dates that restricts the start or completion date of activities. If you use a constraint in a schedule, you would set the date of the constraint manually to the date you require, as it is independent of any currently scheduled dates. This can affect the critical path of the […]
Do You Need Primavera P6 Certification?
Do you need Primavera P6 Professional certification for you or your team? That’s something we hear quite often from clients, so we figured it was time for a deep dive into the options and whether certification is worth it for you. What is Primavera P6 certification? Primavera Professional P6 certification is simply evidence that you […]
10 Questions To Ask Before Taking a P6 Training Course
You’re ready for a Primavera P6 training course but the process of finding the right one can be time-consuming. There is a lot to consider, and a lot at stake. The right class will empower your team to confidently use the software while also improving their ability to lead projects successfully. That’s quite a lot […]
5 Benefits of Converting Your Schedule From .MPP To .XER
Converting Your Schedule From .MPP To .XER You know your project is on track and that you have the skills in the team to do the work, but the schedule admin? That’s a headache. One of the biggest issues with project scheduling is simply creating the schedule in a format that everyone can agree to. […]
Displaying the Government Fiscal Year on the Gantt Chart in Primavera P6
I received a recent question: how do you display the government fiscal year (GFY) calendar on the Gantt chart timescale in Primavera P6 Professional? Yes, this is possible, so let’s take a look at how you can do it. In this example, we want our P6 Professional Gantt Gant chart to display both the federal […]
What is Primavera P6 Used For?
What is Primavera P6 Used For? Primavera P6 is used for project scheduling, planning, tracking and reporting: it’s a powerful enterprise project management tool that supports the delivery of complex, multi-faceted projects. Whether you are a small contractor required to produce plans using Primavera P6 Professional, or the prime contractor overseeing a major initiative, it’s […]
4 Fundamentals for Robust Project Plans
Create Robust Project Plans Earned Value Management is a contract requirement for many organizations working with government agencies and on large projects – even if your part in the project is actually quite small. Perhaps your firm is responsible for some electrical installation or providing a specialist service to the main contractor. You’ll still need […]
Video – Modifying Calendars in Primavera P6
Calendars in Primavera P6, allow schedulers to specify holidays, work shutdowns, for example, bad weather days which often affect the construction industry, and specific non-working and working days of any project. Not only can working days be specified but also the actual working hours of a day can be defined. Schedulers using Primavera P6 have […]