Primavera P6 Training, Courses & Classes
At IMS, we offer a complete set of training options to suit your project management needs.
We offer Primavera P6 training classes, where you can choose from instructor-led or self-paced training.
In addition, we offer Primavera P6 courses for beginners or advanced users, As a result, you can follow a Primavera P6 course path that fits your role and project environment.
Our trainers are Project Management Professionals (PMP) and Certified Primavera Trainers. Most importantly, each instructor has over 30+ years of hands-on experience.
Primavera P6 Essentials (Instructor-Led)
Primavera P6 Essentials is ideal if you are new to P6 or want a stronger foundation. In this course, you learn how to build, baseline, and update schedules using best practices. In addition, you practice with hands-on exercises, so the process makes sense in real situations.
Who This Course Is For
This course is a strong fit for planners, schedulers, project managers, and project controls professionals. Also, it works well for teams adopting Primavera P6 standards for the first time.
What You Will Learn
- Create a project and set basic project settings
- Build a WBS and add activities
- Assign calendars and define relationships and logic
- Use constraints the right way and avoid common issues
- Create and manage a baseline
- Update progress and review schedule results
- Run key checks to improve schedule quality
- Understand reporting basics for clear communication
Key Features
- Hands-on learning: practice exercises that reinforce each topic
- Clear instruction: step-by-step guidance that is easy to follow
- Expert trainers: certified instructors with decades of field experience
- Extra learning: includes 30 days of access to our on-demand course, Planning and Managing Projects in Primavera P6
Primavera P6 Advanced Topics (Instructor-Led)
If you already know the basics, Advanced Topics helps you go further. For example, you will learn better ways to manage resources, analyze performance, and handle complex schedules. Therefore, you can improve accuracy and reduce rework during updates.
What You Will Learn
- Use advanced scheduling options and project settings
- Apply resource analysis methods for better visibility
- Level resources to reduce overload and conflicts
- Understand Percent Complete types and how they affect tracking
- Use earned value concepts to support forecasting
- Work with User Defined Fields (UDFs) and Global Changes
- Compare schedules using the Schedule Comparison Tool
Recommended Experience
We recommend taking Primavera P6 Essentials first, or having equivalent experience. That way, you can move faster and get more value from the advanced material.
Self-Paced: Planning and Managing Projects in Primavera P6 (On-Demand)
This on-demand course is a great fit if you need flexibility. Because it is self-paced, you can learn anytime and review topics whenever you need a refresher. Also, the format works well for individuals and teams who want steady, consistent improvement over time.
What’s Included
- 490+ micro-videos covering Primavera P6 fundamentals
- Interactive training lab for hands-on practice
- 30 days of access to course content
- Certificate of completion
Custom Primavera P6 Training for Your Team
If you want training that matches your internal process, we can help. First, we learn your goals and reporting needs. Then, we build a course that fits your environment. As a result, your team can plan, update, and report in a consistent way.
Common Focus Areas
- Project setup standards and scheduling best practices
- WBS and activity coding structures
- Baseline strategy and progress updating rules
- Resource loading and leveling approaches
- Schedule health checks and quality control
- Reporting workflows and stakeholder updates
FAQs
Is the training available online?
Yes. We offer virtual instructor-led training as well as self-paced on-demand learning. In addition, we can deliver custom sessions remotely or on-site.
Which course should I take first?
If you are new to Primavera P6, start with Primavera P6 Essentials. Then, move to Advanced Topics after you can build and update schedules confidently.
Do you offer private group classes?
Yes. Private group training is available. Therefore, your team can learn the same process and apply consistent standards.
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