Primavera Risk Analysis Training in Edinburgh

Primavera P6 Risk Analysis Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Scheduling and Risk

• Project Scheduling Basics
• Role of Risk in Project Planning
• Types of Risks (Schedule and Cost)
• Overview of Qualitative Risk Concepts

Module 2: Creating a Project Schedule in Primavera P6

• Creating a New Project
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Creating Activities
• Defining Relationships (FS, SS, FF, SF)
• Calendars and Durations

Module 3: Schedule Development and Critical Path

• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Float (Total & Free Float)

Module 4: Schedule Review and Validation

• Schedule Quality Checks
• Identifying Missing Logic
• Constraints (Best Practices)

Module 5: Three-Point Estimation

• Optimistic, Most Likely, Pessimistic estimates
• Updating Activity Durations in P6

Module 6: Risk Register in Primavera P6

• Risk Identification
• Probability and Impact
• Risk Scoring (Basic)
• Creating UDFs in P6
• Linking Risks to Activities

Module 7: Resource and Cost Basics

• Assigning Resources to Activities
• Basic Cost Assignment

Module 8: Baselines and Scenario Analysis

• Creating Baselines
• Comparing Schedule Versions
• Basic what-if Analysis

Module 9: Risk Response Planning

• Risk Response Strategies
• Avoid
• Mitigate
• Transfer
• Accept
• Updating Schedule after Mitigation

Who Should Attend this Primavera P6 Risk Analysis Course?

This Primavera P6 (Basic) – Schedule & Risk Fundamentals Course is ideal for professionals involved in project planning, scheduling, and risk management who want to strengthen their ability to manage timelines and uncertainties effectively. It is beneficial for: 

• Project Planners
• Project Managers
• Engineers
• Schedulers
• Project Coordinators
• Construction Professionals
• Risk Analysts

Prerequisites of the Primavera P6 Risk Analysis Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this course. However, the basic understanding of project management concepts will be beneficial.

Primavera P6 Risk Analysis Course Overview 

Primavera P6 Risk Analysis Training provides an understanding of project scheduling and risk management using Primavera P6. It covers schedule creation, critical path analysis, and risk identification techniques. 

This training enables delegates to develop skills in building accurate schedules and managing project risks effectively. It supports better planning, improves decision-making, and enhances project control capabilities. 

This 1-Day Primavera P6 (Basic) – Schedule & Risk Fundamentals Course offered by The Knowledge Academy enables delegates to apply scheduling and risk concepts in real-world scenarios. It equips them with practical skills to manage project timelines and risks confidently. 

Primavera P6 Risk Analysis Course Objectives

To understand project scheduling principles and the role of risk in planning

To create project schedules using WBS, activities, and relationships in Primavera P6

To apply critical path method and analyse float to identify key activities

To perform schedule validation and identify issues such as missing logic and constraints

To implement three-point estimation and basic risk assessment techniques

To develop risk registers and apply mitigation strategies within project schedules

After completing this Primavera P6 Risk Analysis Course, delegates will be able to create and manage project schedules effectively. They will also gain confidence in identifying risks and applying mitigation strategies in project environments.

What’s Included in this Primavera P6 Risk Analysis Course?

• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Primavera P6 Risk Analysis Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack