Updated in May 2025.
This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you’ll embark on a structured learning path beginning with an overview of Oracle Primavera P6, setting the stage for your project management journey. The initial modules introduce you to the core concepts and navigation techniques necessary to leverage Primavera P6 effectively. As you progress, you'll delve deeper into project creation, understanding how to align Primavera P6 with your project’s objectives and goals. The course then shifts focus to the essential steps of setting up a new project, where you’ll learn how to create, import, and manage projects from start to finish. You'll also explore the intricacies of calendar management, an often-overlooked aspect of project scheduling, which is crucial for keeping your project timelines accurate and on track. Further, the curriculum emphasizes building a solid Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), a critical element in organizing and managing complex projects. The course is enriched with hands-on workshops that reinforce your learning, ensuring you gain practical experience in navigating Primavera P6, creating project plans, setting up calendars, and structuring WBS. Each module is designed to build on the previous one, gradually increasing your proficiency and confidence in using Primavera P6 for effective project management. This course is ideal for project managers, planners, schedulers, and any professional involved in project planning and execution who seeks to improve their skills in Oracle Primavera P6. A basic understanding of project management principles is recommended but not required.
