What will i learn?

  • Understand the complete Primavera P6 interface and core project-management workflow.
  • Build WBS, activities, and relationships to create a professional construction schedule.
  • Master the Critical Path Method (CPM) to identify and manage key project timelines.
  • Assign and manage labor, material, and cost resources with correct productivity rates.
  • Create and manage Baselines to track project performance and delays.
  • Perform Project Updating using real-world progress data and Excel tracking sheets.
  • Generate and interpret Resource Histograms and Financial S-Curves.
  • Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) for professional progress and cost analysis.
  • Manage Procurement, Document Control, and Cost Accounts inside Primavera P6.
  • Learn through a complete live project from start to final reporting.

Course content

20 Sections
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Course description

Primavera P6 Professional – Complete Project Planning & Control (With Live Project)

Unlock the full power of Primavera P6 and become a confident planner who can manage real-world construction projects from start to finish.

This course takes you from project scheduling fundamentals to advanced control and reporting techniques — all demonstrated through a complete live residential project (10 Marla House).

Designed for engineers, planners, and students, this course blends theory + practical implementation, giving you hands-on skills exactly as used in the industry.

What You’ll Learn

  • Master the Critical Path Method (CPM) and understand real scheduling logic.
  • Navigate and customize the Primavera P6 interface like a professional.
  • Build Enterprise & Organizational Breakdown Structures (E.P.S & O.B.S).
  • Create WBS, Activities, Calendars, and Milestones tailored to real projects.
  • Load Resources & Costs, and balance them using professional leveling tools.
  • Set Baselines, update progress, and monitor time–cost performance.
  • Generate Look-Ahead Schedules, Financial S-Curves, and Resource Histograms.
  • Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) for performance tracking.
  • Manage Procurement, Documents, and Overtime directly inside P6.
  • Work on a complete live project, from BOQ interpretation to final reporting.

Course Journey – Section Overview

  1. Section 1 – Critical Path Method: Learn how CPM drives every planning decision in P6.
  2. Section 2 – User Interface: Understand the P6 environment, navigation, and customization.
  3. Section 3 – E.P.S & O.B.S: Build the enterprise/organization framework for multi-project control.
  4. Section 4 – Calendars, WBS & Activities: Create calendars, structure WBS, and define activities & milestones.
  5. Section 5 – Creating & Assigning Resources: Resource loading, productivity, and proper assignment.
  6. Section 6 – Resource Leveling: Balance workloads using usage profiles and auto-leveling.
  7. Section 7 – Updating & Monitoring: Baselines, progress updates, and look-ahead schedules.
  8. Section 8 – Reporting: Accurate reports, import/export, and professional deliverables.
  9. Section 9 – Material Procurement: Track materials, delivery timelines, and integrate with the schedule.
  10. Section 10 – Advanced Topics: Global Change, Activity Codes, Duration Types, Fast Tracking & Crashing.
  11. Section 11 – Document Management & Overtime: Organize docs and plan overtime effectively.
  12. Section 12 – Roles, S-Curve & Resource Histogram: Assign roles, build financial S-Curves, visualize manpower.
  13. Section 13 – Earned Value Management (EVM): Evaluate cost & schedule performance using real data.
  14. Section 14 – Cost Accounts & Steps Updation: Track costs and use steps for precise progress.
  15. Section 15 – Project Kick-Off & BOQ Understanding: Interpret BOQ and define project scope.
  16. Section 16 – WBS & Activity List in Excel: Build WBS/activities in Excel before importing to P6.
  17. Section 17 – Milestones & Duration Planning: Define milestones and set durations via productivity.
  18. Section 18 – Creating the Project in P6: Set up WBS and import prepared activities.
  19. Section 19 – Developing the Schedule: Establish logical relationships and internal milestones.
  20. Section 20 – Resource & Cost Loading: Import BOQ costs, assign resources, resolve over-allocations.
  21. Section 21 – Tracking, Baseline & Updating: Tracking sheet, baselines, real-time cost progress.
  22. Section 22 – Reporting & Analysis: Look-ahead, S-curves, and histograms via Excel & P6.

Who This Course Is For

  • Civil / Construction / Planning Engineers
  • Project Managers & Site Coordinators
  • Students & Fresh Graduates seeking planning jobs
  • Anyone who wants to master Primavera P6 through a real project

Why Choose This Course

  • 100% Practical and Field-Oriented
  • Based on a complete live residential project
  • Includes practice files + PDF questions
  • Lifetime access & updates
  • Builds confidence for a real planning office environment

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to independently plan, schedule, monitor, and report any project using Primavera P6 — just like a professional planner.

Enroll now and take your Primavera P6 skills from beginner to expert through a complete, step-by-step real project journey!

Requirements

  • Basic Understanding of Planning & Scheduling: A general idea of how projects are planned and scheduled will be helpful.
  • Primavera P6 Software Installed on Your Computer: You should have Primavera P6 Professional installed on your computer to follow along with the practical exercises. If you don’t have it yet, don’t worry—I’ll guide you through the installation process. I’ll provide clear instructions on how to download and install the software so that you’re ready to start learning and practicing with Primavera P6.
  • Familiarity with Construction Workflows: Basic knowledge of construction processes, activities, or project stages is recommended.
  • No Prior Primavera Experience Needed: All features will be explained step by step, from beginner to advanced level.
  • Primavera P6 Software Installed: You should have Primavera P6 Professional installed on your computer (any version).

Mudessar Afraz

Project Planning & QS Expert (56K+ Global Students)

My Name Is Mudessar Afraz, and I am a highly experienced Civil Engineer and Project Planning Expert trusted by over 56,000 students globally. I have a strong background in Quantity Surveying and Project Planning and a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. I specialize in teaching complex estimation and scheduling techniques using software like Planswift, Excel, and Primavera P6. My courses are built on real-world blueprints and construction documentation, ensuring students master the practical steps needed for their careers, not just theory. I am an experienced online instructor with a talent for making complex concepts easy to understand, helping my students succeed in the competitive field of civil engineering.

PKR 3500

PKR 10000

Lectures

58

Skill level

Advanced

Expiry period

Lifetime

Certificate

Yes

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