Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Advanced – Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Earned Value (EV)

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a key element for project management. In program management too, you'll need a WBS - a program WBS. Earned Value (EV) and its associated measurement techniques and metrics are advanced areas to know in project (also in program and portfolio) management. Many don’t know how intricately WBS and EV work together and hence, this post. 

The content of this post is from the Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons course. 

Work Breakdown Structure  

As noted in this article, the work breakdown structure (WBS) can be defined as:

A WBS is a hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work to be carried out by the project team to accomplish the project objectives and create the required deliverables.

The above definition is deceptively simple, but packs a punch with information and key terms such as hierarchical structure, decomposition, deliverables and above all, meeting the project objectives. To know more, you can read the above linked article.

Coming to Primavera P6 software, the importance of WBS can’t be starker. Without WBS, you can NOT have:

• Activities added into the work packages in the right manner.
• Proper planning and tracking of your project.
• Formal control with respect to the project considering earned value.
• Cost management at the control account level, among others. 

In fact, you as the project manager should FIRST develop the WBS, and then assign activities to the WBS elements in order to perform the work!

To build the WBS, go to Project > WBS and add elements one by one. When completed along with the associated activities, it’ll come as shown below. This is taken from a live project of Primavera P6 Live Lessons course. (Click on the image to enlarge) 

As shown, we not only have the WBS Codes and WBS Names, but also the At Completion Cost and At Completion Duration for the WBS elements.

Earned Value (EV)

Earned Value is a well-known and widely used technique in all aspects of management – project or program. It’s also one of the key techniques in portfolio management. For example, in portfolio management, while managing benefits and value from the portfolio components (aggregated at the portfolio level), you can apply EV techniques. 

Earned Value is a technique integrates scope, schedule and cost and the measurement happens with respect to the performance measurement baseline (PMB) as noted in this article.  

Now, coming to Primavera P6, the first setting for earned value management will happen in the WBS window! If you’ve not done the proper settings, then your calculations with respect to earned value will be incorrect. 

WBS and Earned Value

To have proper earned value setting and hence calculation, you’ve to enable the WBS details by right clicking anywhere inside the WBS window and choosing “WBS Details”. (Click on the image to enlarge) 

This will enable WBS details in the bottom panel, if it’s not already visible. Next, to have the settings for Earned Value, go to WBS Details Pane > Earned Value tab. There you can make the setting related changes in two areas:

• Techniques for computing performance percent complete
• Techniques for computing Estimate to Complete (ETC). 

This is shown below. (Click on the image to enlarge) 

The default setting w.r.t to technique for computing performance percent complete will work with “Activity percent complete”.

The complications arise with the default setting w.r.t technique for computing ETC. 

Performance Factor (PF) and Estimate to Complete (ETC)

The relationship between PF and ETC must be well-understood before use the ETC technique. I noted the following in this elaborated article, published in 2015:

“ETC is the cost needed to complete the remaining work. It’s driven by a performance factor or performance index. Putting it into an equation, you get:

ETC = Work remaining / Performance factor

or

ETC = (Budget at Completion – Earned Value) / Performance factor

or

ETC = (BAC – EV) / Performance factor

The performance factor could be the cost performance factor or the cost performance index (CPI). It can also be a combination of CPI and schedule performance index (SPI) or a weighted combination of CPI and SPI.”

The default one used in the standard calculation for ETC is the Cost Performance Index. In this case the performance factor (PF) follows this equation.

Performance Factor = 1 / Cost Performance Index, or

PF = 1 / CPI

This setting should reflect while you manage your project with Primavera P6 software. Hence, in your project, it should come as shown below. (Click on the image to enlarge)  

Video Demonstration

The below video [duration: 03m: 27s] gives a live demonstration on the settings. Detailed explanation for earned value, its calculations and association with WBS are part of the Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons. Plug-in your headphones and go full-HD to have a better experience. 

Conclusion

The calculations in earned value can vary based on the % complete as the above video explains. Primavera P6 gives a number of options to calculate. In order to master Primavera P6, you need to be familiar with them. 

And only with proper settings at the WBS level for earned value, you should go for earned value calculations. 

Check the Videos (Before Buying): 

[1] Complete Playlist: Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Sample Videos

[2] Choose to Play a Video: Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Sample Video List

References

[1] Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Online Course, by ManagementYogi.com

[2] Practical PMP with Oracle Primavera P6, by ManagementYogi.com

[3] Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in Traditional and Agile Life Cycles with MS Project, by Satya Narayan Dash

[4] Calculating EAC and ETC for Forecasting, by Satya Narayan Dash

[5] Estimate to Complete (ETC) Calculation – Formulas for ETC (Composite), by Satya Narayan Dash

Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons – Fundamentals of Calendars

Calendars in Primavera P6 is a very important concept, yet highly misunderstood and widely misused. When applied correctly, it brings immense value to your schedule and resource management as well as visualization in the grpahical side, e.g., Gantt Chart view. In this post, content of which is taken from Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons course, we will learn the fundamentals of Primavera P6 Calendars. 

If you’re using the above course, calendars and associated concepts are used across the lessons in a variety of ways. Now, let’s start with the need of Calendars.

Why Calendars?

We all work within a calendar, which you may or may not realize, but it happens daily! For example, the day has a calendar – a 24-hours calendar. Projects are no different. Resources are no different either. Calendars can also be used for activities. 

Hence, you now can say calendars can be created and assigned to:

• Each project (can be within a portfolio),
• Each resource within a project (or shared across),
• Each activity within a project.

Like our day has a 24 hours calendar, similarly a project calendar will have work hours, e.g., 8 hours a day. Like we have holidays, off-days, or partial working hours, so also will be for a project and/or its resources and activities.

Calendar assignments are important to have a proper schedule management, resource management, tracking and scheduling. It’s also used in resource leveling. 

Types of Calendars

Primavera P6 software comes with three types of Calendars:

• Global Calendars: Can be applied to all projects within a portfolio or the enterprise. 
• Resource Calendars: Can be Personal Resource Calendars or Shared Resource Calendars.
• Project Calendars: Specific to the project under consideration and execution. 

Primavera P6 calls these calendars being parts of Calendar Pools. For example, the Global Calendar Pool will have calendars that apply to all projects. Similarly, Resource Calendars are informed as Resource Calendar Pools and Project Calendar is informed as a Pool of Calendars for each project.

To visualize the calendar, go to Enterprise > Calendars. This will launch the Calendar Dialog Box.

Global Calendars

As shown below, the opened Calendar dialog box has three types of Calendars and the Global is the default selected one. 

    Under Global, you’ve a number of calendars such as 5×10, 6×24, 7×24, Corporate – Standard Full Time, among others. 

As you can see, we also have our own Project Calendar, which is WebMS Project Calendar. To make it as the default calendar, double on the check box shown next. This calendar has been made global so that resources, which are enterprise specific, can inherit the properties of this calendar.

To see the content of this Calendar, click on the “Modify” highlighted button shown to the right of the above figure. 

As shown above for WebMS Project Calendar:

• Week starts from Sunday (this can be changed).
• Total work hours/day = 8 hours (this can be changed).
• Two holidays = Oct 11 and Oct 29.
• The holidays and non-working days are greyed out.
• It’s not inherited from any other calendar.

This Calendar is a Global Calendar and all Resource Calendars will inherit the properties such as holidays, partial working days, specific non-working days etc. from this Global Calendar.   

Resource Calendars

This is our next Calendar to understand. In our case, we have two resource (labor) specific calendars as shown below. Both are Personal Resource Calendars. 

Considering CatherineR – Catherine Rice Personal Resource Calendar, you can see the content by clicking on the “Modify” highlighted button shown to the right of the above figure. 

As you can see, this Resource Calendar:

• Inherits its properties such as holidays and exceptions from WebMS Project Calendar.
• The project holidays of Oct 11 and Oct 29 are also the holidays for this resource calendar.
• The daily work hours, however, have been changed to 4 hours/day. 

One can not only change the daily work hours, but also other aspects such as resource holidays, work timings (e.g., from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM), among others.

Project Calendars

When we created the WebMS Project Calendar, it was first a Project Calendar with project specific holidays, non-working days (e.g., organization’s off days), working hours and work timing. 

I’ve made it to be a Global Calendar so that resource calendars can inherit the properties.  

To make a calendar as a Global one, use the “To Global” button highlighted above. 

Video Demonstration

For a better understanding, a video [duration: 03m approx.] related to calendars, has been made available using Primavera P6 and a live project. This video is directly taken from Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons. Plug-in your headphones and go full-HD to have a better experience.  

Additional information has been given in the above video. Watch and listen to learn more.

Conclusion

Now, we have created the calendars, but when did you apply this Calendar to our project? 

This is a very important question. In fact, many miss this part! You’ve to apply the created Calendar to the project. This can be done by going to the Projects window > Project Details (bottom part) > Defaults tab > Calendar. Click on the image to enlarge. 

As shown above, our WebMS Project Calendar has been applied to the project.

To learn in-depth about Calendars and many tricky areas, subscribe to the course of Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons. This course has no terms and conditions (T&Cs). You don't like the course, I'll refund your full money. 

Check the Videos (Before Buying): 

[1] Complete Playlist: Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Sample Videos

[2] Choose to Play a Video: Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Sample Video List

References:

[1] Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Online Course, by ManagementYogi.com

[2] Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Online Course

[2] Practical PMP with Oracle Primavera P6, by ManagementYogi.com

Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons – Adding, Removing, Modifying Currencies

Currencies are important in any project-portfolio management. Primavera P6 is no different and it provides sound currency management capabilities. In this post, we will learn more about it. Content of this article are taken from the Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons course, a full-fledged video course.

Importance of Currency in Primavera P6

First and foremost, Primavera P6 is not only used for project management , but also for project-portfolio management. Effectively, it's a project-portfolio management (PPM) tool. Mark the distinction. When I say portfolio, there can be many component projects and these can be managed within a single portfolio. 

When you set the currency, it’ll be applicable for all the projects with the portfolio. In the real-world too, currencies are applied in a similar manner.

Now, currency setting is important because it will impact your cost calculation and display. These are derived from the resource rates for all types of resources. When your cost is impacted, subsequent calculations, metrics, evaluation and interpretation will also be dependent. 

Check the Default Currency in Primavera P6

To check the default currency, go to Edit > User Preferences > Currency. There you can see the currency options, which list out the selected currency, along with the symbol and decimal digits. 

As shown above, the default currency set is the US Dollar, with the symbol as $. Both the symbol and decimal digits are enabled. 

Here itself you can change the currency to another and it’ll be applied. For example, if you change it to Pound Sterling by selecting the “…” selection highlighted in the below figure’s red circle, it’ll change the currency name and symbol. 

With the $ US Dollar applied, the activities in the current project (or multiple projects under a portfolio) will display the cost in US Dollars. This is shown below for the activity of “PRD Preparation”. Click on the image to enlarge. 

Do note that you’ve to select the Labor Cost, Nonlabor Cost or Material Cost fields.

Add a New Currency in Primavera P6

To add a currency, go to Admin > Currencies. In the launched dialog box, click on the “+ Add” icon to the right. A new currency will be added. Change the respective fields. In our case:

• Currency ID: INR
• Currency Name: Indian National Rupee
• Currency Symbol: ₹
• Exchange Rate: 85.000000

This is shown below. (click on the image to enlarge) 

Next, go to Edit > User Preferences > Currency and choose INR as the currency for your project-portfolio as shown below. 

This will ensure Indian National Rupee (INR) as the default currency for your set-up. Next, when you check the activities in your project, the INR will be shown in the cost field. Click on the image to enlarge.

Remove a Currency in Primavera P6

To remove a currency, you have to follow the steps as you did to add. Go to Admin > Currencies. In the launched dialog box, select the currency you want to remove and click on the “× Delete” button. This is shown below. 

Modify a Currency in Primavera P6

To modify a currency and/or the exchange rate, select the currency in the opened Currencies Dialog Box. Select the currency to be modified and double click on the fields that you want to change. Next, you can change the content of the fields.

For example, in the below case, I’ve changed the fields below.

• Currency ID: USD-US
• Currency Name: United States Dollar
• Currency Symbol: $$
• Exchange Rate: 1.000000 

Notice that the $ symbol is changed to $$. This is a demonstration and explanation. Next as you apply this currency using Edit > User Preferences, it will come as shown below for an activity in the project. Click on the image to enlarge.

Video Demonstration

For your understanding, a video demonstration [duration: 05m approx.] related to the currency settings, changes and applicability, has been made available using Primavera P6 and a live project. It’s taken from Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons. Plug-in your headphones and go full-HD to have a better experience.  

Conclusion

Some of you may be wondering, can one add a completely new currency? It's not related to any particular geography, location or country, but your own.

Yes, you can!

Let’s say you want to have another currency as follows:

• Current Name: Special Currency
• Currency Symbol: #
• Exchange Rate: 1.000000

Follow the exact same steps as we did earlier and your own defined currency will be set and applied to the projects of the portfolio. As you create your own currency, it’ll come as shown below.

Next, when you apply this currency to your project (and the portfolio), you can see the impact of this special currency (#), across the activities of your projects. Click on the image to enlarge.

Notice the # currency symbol applied to the PRD Preparation activity. 

To learn more and many tricky areas, subscribe to the course of Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons, which comes with lowest price, but high quality content. This course has no terms and conditions (T&Cs). You don't like the course, I'll refund your full money. 

Check the Videos (Before Buying): 

[1] Complete Playlist: Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Sample Videos

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References

[1] Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Online Course, by ManagementYogi.com

[2] Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Online Course

[2] Practical PMP with Oracle Primavera P6, by ManagementYogi.com

Install, Set-up and Run Primavera P6 Professional PM Release 24.x on Windows 10/11 – In 10 Minutes!

[NEW] Want to learn Primavera P6 in-depth, hands-on? A new course is now available! 

• Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Online Course 
  (supports R8.x, R15.x and R22.x,R24.x)
• Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons (All Benefits)

The free article follows. 

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The latest release of Primavera P6 Professional (Pro) for project-portfolio management practitioners is now available. It’s Release 24.12 and was released in December, 2024. The Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons course extensively uses both R24.x and R22.x. This course also has backward compatibility support for R8.x and R15.x.

This software is different compared to the earlier editions in certain visualizations. For example, while scheduling the screen shown is different when compared with earlier ones. But you need not worry. 

The Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons course covers all the changes. It’s an online, on-demand, and hands-on course. And it’s a complete video course.

This article informs on how to set-up and run the software. There are just four steps you need to follow to install and test the software. You need not spend hours  to set-up, change the settings and run the software. You can complete the below steps and run the software in just 10 minutes! To learn in-depth about this project-portfolio management tool, I'd strongly recommend the Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons. 

Following are steps:

• Step – 1: Download and Install the software of R24.x
• Step – 2: Configure Primavera P6 Professional DB
• Step – 3: First Run Primavera P6Professional PM R24.x
• Step – 4: Change the minimal needed settings and run Primavera P6

Step – 1: Download and Install Primavera P6 Pro PM R24.x

You can download the software from Oracle’s e-Delivery platform: http://edelivery.oracle.com/ 

You need to create an account and download. When you search for Primavera P6 Professional PM, the following screen will come-up. Select the needed ones and download. 

After you’ve downloaded the software, you can use the “V1046902-01.zip” archive to extract and it’ll have the needed executable to install. This is shown below. From here onwards, it'll take 10 minutes to complete the installation and start running with Primavera P6!

Double click on the extracted ".exe" file and run the software. Step-by-step instructions are given in the associated document file towards the end of this article.

Step – 2: Configure Primavera P6 Pro PM Database

Post installation, you’ll be asked to configure the database (DB). The DB can be the enterprise level Oracle DB or a light-weight SQL DB. Use the lightweight, quick and efficient SQL DB. It also has the needed functionalities to learn.

Post installation, a successful message for alias creation will be shown. 

Do note the UI and message have changed here in Release 24.12. There is no testing of connections as was the case in earlier installations and set-ups!

Step – 3: First Launch of Primavera P6 Pro PM

Your installation and DB configuration are done. Now you can launch the software. When you launch, provide the needed username and password and the P6 software will be launched. 

When you run for the first time, as you can see, no projects are loaded. It’s shown on top as “No current project”. 

We will start-off projects after the settings related changes are done. This is the next step. 

Step – 4: Change the minimal settings needed and run Primavera P6

Post launching for the first time, you need to change a few settings which is explained in the below linked document. It explains the needed steps. 

Full-fledged video explanations will be part of the Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons video course.

For example, one setting is with respect to Units Format under Edit > User Preferences > Dates. This is shown below.  

After you’re done with your settings, load a sample project and run. If you are using Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons course, then you will understand the needed setting changes, the toolbars, the views from the very beginning with real-world projects.

Conclusion – Detailed Document 

You can visualize the step-by-step instructions to download, install, make the settings related changes and run Primavera P6 Professional (Pro) as informed in the below document. You can scroll to see the entire content. To get a PDF copy (public link below), send an email to managementyogi@gmail.com. 

The complete document is available for viewing – View Link.

Final Words

Good luck and hope you learn Primavera P6 Professional as a professional! If you’re using the Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons course, then detailed PDFs instructing to set-up both R22.x and R24.x will be shared with you. You’ll also learn Primavera P6 in an in-depth, hands-on manner.

References

[1] New Online Course - Oracle Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons, by ManagementYogi.com

[2] Install, Set-up, Run and Test Primavera P6 Professional Project Management Release 22.x on Windows 10/11, from ManagementYogi

Videos Primavera P6 Pro Course: 

[1] Sample Videos for Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Course (1) - 9 Videos

[2] Sample Videos for Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Course (2) - 9 Videos

[3] Sample Videos for Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Course (3) - 9 Videos

All the above videos are directly taken from various lessons of Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons course. You check all the videos in this single list.

Sample Videos: Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Course (Part - 3)

   

This post is in continuation of the earlier post of Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons: 

1. Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Online Course
2. Sample Videos: Primavera P6 Live Pro Live Lessons Course (Part - 1)
3. More Sample Videos: Primavera P6 Live Pro Live Lessons Course (Part - 2)

In this concluding post, there are 9 more sample videos, which have been made public. These 9 new videos, in addition to previous ones, are completely free and can be seen using this playlist in the YT channel of Management Yogi.

You can check these videos one by one, before purchasing (i.e., subscribing to) the Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons course. 

The videos are from:

• Lesson 6 - Applying Calendars
• 6.1 Learning Objectives.mp4
• 6.3 Types Of Calendars.mp4
• 6.7 Calendar View In Gantt Chart.mp4
• Lesson 10 - Resource Leveling
• 10.1 Learning Objectives.mp4
• 10.4 Visualizing Overallocations.mp4
• 10.10 Understanding Negative Float.mp4
• Lesson 14 - Managing Project Risks
• 14.1 Learning Objectives.mp4
• 14.5 Creating Risks.mp4
• 14.6 Working With Risks.mp4

These additional videos are with respect to calendars, resource leveling and visualization, negative floats and risk management in Primavera P6.

There are NO terms and conditions (T&Cs). Use the course for entire duration, with full money-back guarantee. If you don't like the course, I'll refund your full money. You can learn more on it using this FAQ.

Complete Playlist: Primavera P6 Sample Videos

Complete Course Index: Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons

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While watching the videos, for the best experience, go full-screen HD mode and plug-in your earphones.

Videos: Lessons 6 - Applying Calendars

Video - 6.1 Learning Objectives (02m:50s)
The calendar functionality is different in Primavera P6. This video outlines the learning objectives of Lesson 6 - Applying Calendars. You will learn in-detpth with hands-on, practical, real-world projects.

Video - 6.3 Types Of Calendars (02m:44s)

There are various types of Calendars in Primavera P6 - Global, Resource, Shared, Project specific, Task specific etc. This video explains three of such calendard, first. We will see them all (yes, all calendar types) as we proceed. 

Video - 6.7 Calendar View In Gantt Chart (04m:14s)
Calendar is not only applied for the project, but it shoild also be visualized in the graphical side of Classic Schedule Layout as well as other layout. This way, it becomes easier to understand as you plan, track and monitor. This video explains.

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Videos: Lesson 10 - Resource Leveling

Video - 10.1 Learning Objectives (01m:54s)
Resource Leveling puzzles many. But no more! In Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons, we have this dedicated lesson and this video informs the learning objectivs.

Video - 10.4 Visualizing Overallocations (05m:56s)
As you plan and assign resources, resource overallocations will happen. It's natural. When you track and change/adjust your plan, then also overallocations will happen. Visualization of such overallocations is the first step and this video explains.

Video - 10.10 Understanding Negative Float (06m:48s)
Negative Float is another concept, which is missed by many. However, it happens and it's not desirable. This can happen during your scheduling and tracking. This videos shows Negative Float in table and graph and informs about its impact.

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Videos: Lesson 14 - Managing Project Risks

Video - 14.1 Learning Objectives (02m:37s)
Risk management is another unique aspect provided in P6. Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons course has an in-depth discussion on it. This video outlines the learning objectives for Lesson 14 - Managing Project Risks.

Video - 14.5 Creating Risks (06m:55s)
Risks can be positive or negative. Positive ones are called opportunities and negatives ones, threats. This video informs add both opportunities and threats, which are identified for your project.

Video - 14.6 Working With Risks (08m:14s)
This detailed video informs on how to work with risks. There can be various risk related parameters and they are explained in-depth.

If you want to purchase or require more information, please send a mail to: managementyogi@gmail.com. You can also directly pay and purchase. The details of price and direct payment link are given in this page. Again, there are no terms and conditions at all. 

You can also see these sample videos in a single playlist:
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Choose to Play a Video from the List 

You may also like:

• Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Online Course
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Course

Sample Videos: Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Course (Part - 2)

  

This post is in continuation of the earlier post of Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons: 

1. Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons Online Course
2. Sample Videos: Primavera P6 Live Pro Live Lessons Course (Part - 1)

In this post, there are 9 more sample videos, which have been made public. These 9 additional videos are completely free and can be seen using this playlist in the YT channel of Management Yogi.

You can check these videos one by one, before purchasing (i.e., subscribing to) the Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons course. 

The videos are from:

• Lesson 3 - Building the WBS
• Video: 3.1 Learning Objectives.mp4
• Video: 3.5 WBS and Earned Value.mp4
• Video: 3.10 Assigning WBS Category.mp4
• Lesson 4 - Working with Activities
• Video: 4.1 Learning Objectives.mp4
• Video: 4.2 Types Of Activities (1).mp4
• Video: 4.14 Activity Codes.mp4
• Lesson 5 - Using Roles and Resources
• Video: 5.1 Learning Objectives.mp4
• Video: 5.6 Adding Resources.mp4
• Video: 5.11 Assigning Resources.mp4

These additional videos are with respect to the work breakdown structure (WBS), activities, roles and resources in Primavera P6.

Again, to emphasize, there are no terms and conditions (T&Cs) at all. Use the course for entire duration, with full money-back guarantee. Take the end course assessment and get the Primavera P6 Pro Course Completion Certificate. You can learn more of it using this FAQ.

Complete Playlist: Primavera P6 Sample Videos

Complete Course Index: Primavera P6 Pro Live Lessons

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While watching the videos, for the best experience, go full-screen HD mode and plug-in your earphones.

Videos: Lessons 3 - Building the WBS

Video 3.1 - Learning Objectives (01:36s)
This video outlines the learning objectives of Lesson 3 - Building the WBS. It starts with basics of WBS and goes complete hands-on using Primavera P6 Pro software.

Video 3.5 - WBS and Earned Value (03m:27s)

Earned value is an important concept to know. Primavera P6 gives support for this project management functionality. The settings for it starts with the WBS. This video explains. 

Video 3.10 - Assigning WBS Category (04m:38s)
There can be various WBS categories, which can be assigned to the WBS elements. Primavera P6 uses the Project Management Institute's (PMI) approach - a standardized one. In this video, you'll learn how to assign such categories.

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Videos: Lesson 4 - Working with Activities

Video 4.1 - Learning Objectives (02m:18s)
This video outlines the learning objectives of Lesson 4 - Working with Activities. Primavera P6 comes with a number of activity types, duration types, % complete types, among others. To master P6, you need to know them.

Video 4.2 - Types Of Activities (1) (08m:06s)
As number of activity types are available in Primavera P6, which can be Start Milestone, Finish Milestone, Task Dependent, Resource Dependent, among others. In part 1, we will learn some of such activity types.

Video 4.14 - Activity Codes (05m:56s)
There are various types of codes available in P6 - activity codes, resource codes, project codes etc. This video explains the activity codes and how it'll be used.

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Videos: Lesson 5 - Using Roles and Resources

Video 5.1 - Learning Objectives (01m:52s)
Resources and roles are a must in project management. In this lesson, we will learn various types of resources and roles available in Primavera P6. This video informs the learning objectives of Lesson 5 - Using Roles and Resources.

Video 5.6 - Adding Resources (12m:28s)
In Primavera p6, there are 3 types of resources - Labor, Non-labor and Material. They behave differently. For example with respect to calendars or assignment, the behavior will be different. This detailed video demonstrates how to add all these types of resources.

Video 5.11 - Assigning Resources (05m:54s)
Resource assignment is a must to build you schedule. It'll also impact the project cost. This video explains how to assign various resources - Labor, Non-labor or Material.

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