Creating an Unresourced Project with Oracle Primavera P6 PPM

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. Embark on a transformative learning journey with our course designed to equip you with the skills to create and manage unresourced projects using Oracle Primavera P6 PPM. The course begins with a foundational introduction, outlining the purpose of planning and essential planning metrics. You will gain a deep understanding of various planning levels, from basic scheduling to advanced resource management, ensuring you can handle projects of varying complexities. As you progress, the course delves into the practical aspects of Primavera P6 PPM, guiding you through project setup, calendar definitions, and the creation of a comprehensive Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Interactive workshops reinforce your learning, allowing you to apply concepts in real-world scenarios. Detailed modules on formatting displays and adding relationships ensure you can customize your project views and manage dependencies effectively. Concluding with advanced topics such as activity network views and constraint management, this course ensures you are well-versed in all facets of project planning without resources. By the end of the course, you will possess the expertise to navigate Primavera P6 PPM confidently, enhancing your ability to deliver successful projects on time and within scope. This course is designed for technical professionals, project managers, and aspiring project planners who have a foundational understanding of project management principles. Prior experience with project scheduling software is beneficial but not mandatory.