Summary

Project Management Training Session

Naz, a project management professional with 25 years of experience, conducted a training session for a group of participants. He introduced himself, his work experience, and his role as a project manager and planning manager. Naz also mentioned his experience in training people in various fields, including project management, planning, and risk management. He outlined the agenda for the session, which included an overview of the primary and what the participants would learn by the end of the course. Naz also emphasized the importance of an interactive training session and encouraged participants to ask questions. However, there were some technical issues with the audio, which Naz addressed by asking participants to check their systems.

Understanding Oracle Prime Era Tool

Naz discussed the importance of understanding the theoretical aspects of a project management tool called Oracle Prime Era (formerly known as Primavera) before applying it practically. He explained that the tool allows users to create project plans, manage resources, track costs, and monitor progress. Naz emphasized that the tool is versatile and can be used for various projects, from infrastructure to software development. He also mentioned that the tool can be used for risk management, delay claims, and resource analysis. Naz encouraged the participants to install the tool on their computers and to communicate with the consultant for assistance. He concluded by stating that the training would be divided into two sections: learning the theory and applying it practically.

Project Management Course Overview

Naz discussed the importance of learning the theory of project management before moving on to practical applications. He emphasized that there is no minimum qualification required for the course, citing an example of a driver from Nigeria who learned and now works as a junior planning engineer. Naz also highlighted the importance of attending all sessions, as each one builds on the previous one. He assured that all course materials, including software, would be provided upon enrollment. He also mentioned that the course would cover various aspects of project management, including creating and breaking projects, and finding the order between activities.

Exploring Primavera for Project Management

Naz discussed the use of Primavera as a project management tool, emphasizing its ability to break down complex projects into manageable components, track progress, and forecast outcomes. He highlighted Primavera's features such as resource leveling, enhanced visibility, communication, collaboration, and delay analysis. Naz also mentioned that Primavera allows for the creation of different types of models, including end value management and critical path modeling. He further explained that Primavera can be used in standalone or network versions, and can be accessed by various stakeholders in the project. Naz concluded by stating that Primavera can be used for cost estimation and resource management, and that it can be customized for better presentation.

Resource Allocation and Cost Management

Naz discussed the resource allocation and cost management process in their system, specifically focusing on resource leveling. He explained how the system determines the availability of resources like a 50-ton crane, which is available for 40 hours per week. He also demonstrated how the system can be used to extract specific activity data for different stakeholders, such as procurement or construction activities. Naz further discussed the system's ability to handle changes in production during religious holidays like Ramadan, and how it can be used to compare planned versus actual progress. He emphasized the system's utility in predicting project completion times and identifying potential delays.

Primavera Project Management Tool Overview

Naz discussed the various functionalities of Primavera, a project management tool. He explained how Primavera can be used for critical path analysis, end value management, cost estimation, and resource management. Naz also highlighted the tool's ability to generate S-curves, N-curves, and cash flow curves, and its capacity to create different levels of programs. He emphasized that Primavera can be used for cost estimation, monitoring, and end value alignment. Naz also mentioned the tool's ability to create filters for data extraction and its capacity to generate look-ahead schedules. He outlined the 10-module training course for Primavera, covering topics such as introduction, functions, enterprise structure, roles, currency, layout, work packages, activity creation, cost estimation, resource estimation, resource loading, cost loading, reporting, resource leveling, delay analysis, and risk analysis.

Course Overview and Participant Queries

Naz provided an overview of the upcoming course, emphasizing that it would cover the fundamentals of planning engineering and would be sufficient for starting a career in the field. He clarified that the course would not cover Power BI, which would be a separate course. Naz also assured that the course would be globally recognized and that no exams would be required, but attendance at all sessions was necessary for certification. He mentioned that the course would be conducted in a hybrid mode, either fully online or fully offline, and that recordings of each session would be provided. Naz also addressed various questions from the participants, including queries about job assistance, the need for prior experience, and the possibility of claiming previous experience in the course. He encouraged participants to coordinate with the course consultant for further details and to ensure they had the necessary software installed on their devices before the course began.