Primavera P6 Training: Ressource and Skills Management

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Primavera P6 Training Module: Resource and Skills Management

This Advanced Primavera P6 Resource Management Training guides you step by step in mastering project planning, with a particular focus on resource management.

You will learn how to better control project costs and optimise the use of skills within your team.

In just one day, this intensive course provides the foundations for managing resources strategically.

You will discover how to set up calendars, track available skills, and generate clear, effective reports. With this approach, you will be fully equipped to ensure the success of your projects.

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Learn how to manage project resources with Primavera P6

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Primavera training for effective project management – expert-led courses covering introduction, resource management, and advanced cost management.

Objectives of Primavera P6 Training - Resource and Skills Management

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Create, manage, and allocate resources (teams, equipment, materials) efficiently using Primavera.
  • Optimise resource usage to prevent delays, smooth workloads, and balance team capacity.
  • Apply automatic resource levelling techniques.
  • Build resource histograms and S-curves.
  • Produce clear, concise reports to support decision-making.
  • Upon completion, you will receive an Advanced Certificate in Primavera Resource Management.

Learning Outcomes of the Primavera Advanced Training - Resource Management

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this training each participant will be able to manage resources and establish personalised reports.

Audience

This Primavera Advanced Resources Training is intended for project managers and anyone involved in a company project.

Prerequisites​

A basic understanding of project management is required. Prerequisites will be validated through a pre-training interview prior to training.

Teaching Approach

This Primavera P6 training is led by Oracle Primavera certified trainers, with discussions and role-playing, in person or online via Teams.

Educational Materials

Each participant will use a computer with Primavera P6 installed, receive training materials, and follow a programme combining theory and case studies.

Assessment Methods

Your skills will be evaluated through hands-on exercises, self-assessment, and an attestation of completion provided at the end of the training.

CERTIFICATION

MESLI Consulting is a certified Gold Partner for Oracle solutions, including Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud, Primavera Risk Analysis, Unifier, and Aconex.

Primavera P6 Training: Ressource and skills Management Programme

Day 1: Advanced Resource Management in Primavera P6

Introduction to Resource Management in Primavera P6

  • Objectives of strategic resource and skills management
  • Challenges of advanced planning in complex environments

Configuring Resource Calendars

  • Creation and customisation of resource calendars
  • Definition of working days, exceptions, and specific constraints
  • Assigning calendars to resources

Creating the Resource and Skills Database

  • Structuring the resource hierarchy
  • Adding, modifying, and removing resources
  • Inputting skills associated with each resource
  • Creating and managing resource groups

Resource Coding and Filtering

  • Using resource codes
  • Grouping and sorting data
  • Applying filters for targeted viewing

Optimizing Resources

  • Setting critical thresholds
  • Techniques for resource levelling
  • Methods for workload smoothing

Performance Monitoring

  • Reading and interpreting S-curves
  • Transferring monitoring data to Excel
  • Configuring performance indicators (KPIs)

Monitoring and Reporting

  • Creating custom reports
  • Dashboards for real-time tracking
  • Analysis of results and recommendations for the Project Manager

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