Advanced Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 Professional Tools Training Course

Module 1: Enterprise Project Structure (EPS) and Global Settings

ü  Configuring global calendars and administrative preferences

ü  Establishing the Enterprise Project Structure (EPS) in P6

ü  Customizing MS Project options for advanced scheduling

ü  User-defined fields and global activity codes

ü  Practical Session: Setting up an enterprise-wide project hierarchy and global calendars

Module 2: Advanced WBS Architecture and Task Constraints

ü  Designing multi-level Work Breakdown Structures

ü  Understanding Task Types: Fixed Units, Fixed Duration, and Fixed Work

ü  Applying advanced constraints (MNET, FNET, ALAP, SNLT)

ü  Managing WBS milestones and summary tasks

ü  Practical Session: Building a 5-level WBS for a complex infrastructure project

Module 3: Complex Relationship Management and Lag Analysis

ü  Master-Slave relationships and Lead/Lag applications

ü  Analyzing the Critical Path Method (CPM) and Total Float

ü  Managing circular logic and "dangling" activities

ü  Driving vs. Non-driving relationships

ü  Practical Session: Performing a Critical Path analysis on a 500-activity schedule

Module 4: Resource Engineering: Loading, Leveling, and Optimization

ü  Creating hierarchical Resource Breakdown Structures (RBS)

ü  Resource curves and non-linear distribution

ü  Solving resource overallocation using leveling algorithms

ü  Managing material, labor, and equipment resources

ü  Practical Session: Leveling a resource-constrained schedule without increasing project duration

Module 5: Advanced Cost Loading and Budget Management

ü  Assigning costs to resources vs. direct activity costs

ü  Managing Budgeted, Actual, and Remaining costs

ü  Customizing cost accounts and financial periods

ü  Tracking expenses and overheads

ü  Practical Session: Developing a cost-loaded schedule and verifying the total project budget

Module 6: Baseline Management and Schedule Updating Protocols

ü  Creating and maintaining multiple baselines

ü  Progress capture techniques: % Complete vs. Physical % Complete

ü  Out-of-sequence progress management

ü  Analyzing Variance: Start, Finish, and Duration

ü  Practical Session: Updating a baseline and analyzing the "Current vs. Target" schedule

Module 7: Earned Value Management (EVM) and Performance Indices

ü  Understanding Planned Value (PV), Actual Cost (AC), and Earned Value (EV)

ü  Calculating Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance Index (CPI)

ü  Forecasting: Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC)

ü  Variance at Completion (VAC) reporting

ü  Practical Session: Generating an EVM status report for a mid-term project review

Module 8: Enterprise Portfolio Management and Multi-Project Links

ü  Creating inter-project dependencies (External Links)

ü  Managing a Project Portfolio (PPM)

ü  Top-down vs. Bottom-up budgeting in portfolios

ü  Resource sharing across multiple projects

ü  Practical Session: Linking three independent sub-projects into a Master Portfolio schedule

Module 9: Professional Reporting: S-Curves, Dashboards, and Histograms

ü  Generating S-Curves for time and cost

ü  Customizing Gantt Chart views and layouts

ü  Visualizing resource histograms and stack traces

ü  Exporting data to MS Excel for custom dashboarding

ü  Practical Session: Designing a one-page executive dashboard for a project board meeting

Module 10: Data Integration, Import/Export, and Troubleshooting

ü  Importing/Exporting between P6, MS Project, and Excel (.xer, .mpp, .xml)

ü  Troubleshooting schedule errors and log file analysis

ü  Global Change tools and mass data editing

ü  Project security and multi-user access

ü  Practical Session: Converting a complex MS Project file into Primavera P6 without data loss

About Our Trainers

Our trainers are elite Project Controls Consultants with over 15 years of experience implementing MS Project and Primavera P6 in billion-dollar projects across the Oil & Gas, Construction, and IT sectors. They are Oracle Certified Professionals and Microsoft Certified Specialists who bring a wealth of practical experience in managing complex, multi-national project portfolios.

Quality Statement

Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training is committed to technical excellence. Our software training is based on the latest versions of MS Project and Primavera P6 (Professional & EPPM). We ensure each participant receives high-quality digital manuals, exercise files, and personalized feedback to ensure the immediate application of skills in the workplace.

Tailor-Made Courses

We understand that every organization has unique challenges and opportunities as well as unique training needs. Phoenix Training Center offers tailor-made courses designed to address specific requirements and challenges faced by your team or organization. Whether you need a customized curriculum, a specific duration, or on-site delivery, we can adapt our expertise to provide a training solution that perfectly aligns with your objectives. We can customize this Course to focus on your industry, specific risk profile, or internal stakeholder dynamics. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com

Admission Criteria

ü  Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. 

ü  Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

ü  Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

ü  What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ü  Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

ü  The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

ü  Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training. Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737296202

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

ü  Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

ü  Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

ü  Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

ü  Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

ü  Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

ü  No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

For physical training attendees, we can assist with recommendations for accommodation near the training venue. Airport pick-up services can also be arranged upon request to ensure a smooth arrival. Please inform us of your travel details in advance if you require these services. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202