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Training Venue - Independent Construction Planner

It is the Roadmap to my Training Venue: Kent Chan - Independent Construction Planner
31-4, Jalan 10/116B, Kuchai Entrepreneurs Park, 58200 Kuala Lumpur


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TRAINING SCHEDULES - JAN 2010

Please be informed that the training schedules for the month of Jan 2010 is ready.

Click this training schedules to view the course modules to be conducted in Jan 2010.

You can also view the Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project 2007 course outlines.

Please register for confirmation ASAP or call kent 012-253 8283, or send your feedback/comment to kent chan.

My New Website - Kent Chan

Please be informed that in future logon to www.kentchancpe.com for course modules and others information. The webpages are being enchanced to serve you better.

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Primavera P6 Course Modules

The Hands-on training using Primavera P6 to manage your projects takes 4 days and covers the following levels:

Level 1 & 2 (2 days): Planning and Monitoring without Resources

Start Up and Navigation
Create a New Project
Create and Modify Calendars
Work Breakdown Structure
Adding Relationships
Filters
Group, Sort and Layouts
Format the Display
Tracking Progress without Resources
Reports

Level 3 & 4 (2 days) : Planning Resources, Roles and Cost, Monitoring and Controling a Resource Schedule

Add Resources
Add Roles
Assign resources
Assign Roles
Resource Optimization
Create Cost account
Assign Costs to Activities
Tracking the Progress
Managing Data
Reports

You may click here to view the course modules in my website. Or call kent 012-2538283, or email to kent@kentchancpe.com

December Training Schedules

The December Training Schedules for Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project 2007 are out now. Hurry up to register your participation!

Build up your career from here and become a planning professional in the construction industries.

You may click www.kentchancpe.com to view the course modules. You are also welcome to call kent 012-253 8283, or email to kent.icpsprojects@gmail.com for more information about the courses.

Primavera P6 Training Schedules

Please be informed that the Primavera P6 training for Construction will be conducted on 23-26 (4 days) of November. Register now for early confirmation.

The courses are tailored for begineers and experienced users too. You will be guided how to manage projects through the stages of initiation, execution, monitoring, and control using Primavera P6.

You may click this hyperlink to view the course outline and other information.

Primavera and Microsoft Project Courses

We provide hands-on training in various courses that are conducted by Kent Chan - Independent Constructtion Planner. You are taught how to plan, monitor, and control the projects using the proper tools in the class. Please click the following hyperlinks to view the course outlines and other informations:

Critical Path Scheduling Using Primavera P6
Critical Path Scheduling Using Primavera P3
Planning & Scheduling Using Microsoft Project 2007 - Level 1 & 2
Advanced Scheuling Using Microsoft Project 2007 - Level 3
Delay Claim Analysis
Earned Value Analysis

After the training, you are automatically become a member of ICP and enjoy the benefits in reading the project managment topics for free and most importantly you can post your problems anytime to me regarding the application of tools including your projects for life....Is it Great? You may call kent-012 2538283, or email to kent.icpsprojects@gmail.com or logon to www.kentchancpe.com for more information about other courses.

TRAINING SCHEDULES IN OCTOBER 2009

Please be informed that the training schedules in Oct 09 for Primavera P6 and MS Project 2007 are published now. If you request more information regarding the courses modules plese call Kent 012-253 8283, or email to kent.icpsprojects.com or logon to www.kentchancpe.com/course-modules.html for more information.

Primavera P6 Training Schedule in September

Please be informed that the next P6 training schedules will be conducted on 24-25 of September for Level 1 and 2, and on 28-29 of September for Level 3 and 4.

You may click this hyperlink to view the course modules.

You may call Kent: 012-253 8283, or email to kent@icpsprojects.com for further information.

Primavera P6 Training Schedules in September 09

Please be informed that the next P6 training schedules will be conducted on 17-20 and23-26 of September. Please register for early confirmation.
You may click this hyperlink to view the course outlines and other information regarding the P6 course modules.

Primavera P6 Training Schedules in September 09

Please be informed that the next P6 training schedules will be conducted on 2-5 of Sep, and 9-12 of Sep. Please register your participation for early confirmation.

You may click this hyperlink to view the course outlines and other information about the course modules. You may call Kent:(012-253 8283)or email to kent@icpsprojects.com for more information.

Export P6 project file to MSP 2007

1. Select the project file in P6.
2. Select File > Export.
3. In the Export Format dialog box: select "Microsoft Project - XML 2007".
4. Click the Next button to open the Project to Export dialog box.
5. You can choose to save the file to the default location or change to other location.
6. Follow the instruction; click Next.. Next... Finish.

If you have doubt about this operation, email to kent@icpsprojects.com for advice.

PRIMAVERA P6 TRAINING

Thw next training schedules in Primavera P6 will be conducted on 12-15 and 19-22 of August. Please register now for early confirmation. You may click this hyperlink to view the course outlines.

Earned Value Management Modules

Please be informed that the EVM modules using Primavera P6 will be conducted on 13-16 of August. If you are interested then request the registration form through kent 012-253 8283 or email to kent@icpsprojects.com for more information.

PRIMAVERA P6 TRAINING

Please be informed that the next training schedule for Primavera P6 will be conducted on 27-30 of July. You may call Kent 012-253 8283 or email to kent@icpsprojects.com to request the registration form.

Please visit the course modules to see the course outlines and other information.

Key Concept of Earned Value

Earned Value is a means for integrating Costs and Schedule. Earned Value refers to the determination of how much work has been performed on the basis of what was budgeted for the work that has actually been completed. The idea is that an owner has earned whatever amount was budgeted for the work that has in fact been completed. This value then becomes a measure against which other cost and schedule data can be compared in order to determine actual coast ans schedule status.
The earned value concept compares several measures to obtain an overall picture project status: BCWS, BCWP and ACWP. Comparing the BCWS and the ACWP values to the BCWP gives us an indication of variances from hte expected schedule variance and the cost variance.
If you are interested to get to the point to understand the concept of Varned Value and use it practically in your organization, then you can click this hyperlink to see the course modules. The proper tools is using P3 or P6 as suggested by Kent, the course facilitator.

Managing Your Projects Successfully

Learning Primavera or MS Project does not make you become an planning expert. In other word, learning how to manage your project in success using the proper tools is what your should go for. Kent Chan will assit you to become a planning expert.

First, you will be taught the concept of CPM before you start using the tools; secondly, you will be guided along by Kent to create a live project using either Primavera or MS Project from initial stage in planning and schedulng, through the usage of resources and costs, tracking the actual progress, and to managing the data and reports.

You can click this hyperlink to view the course modules and the personal profile of the course facilitator-Kent chan.

Critical Path Scheduling Using Primavera P6

If you really want to understand the concept of Critical path method and using the proper tool in managing your projects, then choose this course to upgrade your career and prospect. Start your hands-on training on 03-06 of June.

You may click here to view the course module or call kent:012-253 8283 or email to kent@icpsprojects.com for more information.

Primavera Pertmaster

Please be informed that Primavera Pertmaster will be conducted in July. If you are interested to participate the training please click this hyperlink to view the course outline and other information. You may contact kent 012-253 8283 or email to kent@icpsprojects.com for more information.

Primavera P6 Training for Oil & Gas Industry

Please be informed that the Primavera p6 training for Oil & Gas industry will be conducted on 15-16 and 18-19 of May. Those who are interested to attend the class please register early. You may email to kent@icpsprojectts.com to request the registration form. You are welcome to click this hyperlink to see the course modules.

Hands-on Training in May 2009

The training schedule in May 2009 is rolling out now. If you are interested to attend the training in Primavera or MSP 2007, please register your name early. You may request the registration form from Kent: 012-253 8283 or email to kent@icpsprojects.com.
Please click this hyperlink to see more courses.

Primavera P6 Training Schedule in April

Please be informed that the P6 Training will be conducted on 02-05 of April 2009. Please log on to this hyperlink to view the course outline. You can contact Kent 012-2538283 or email to kent@icpsproject.com for more information.

Primavera P3 Training

Primavera P3 training will be scheduled to start on 26-28 of February 09. Please register your participation ASAP. Free workshop in CPM before the application of tool.
Please login to this hyperlink to view more courses. Call kent @ 012-253 8283 or email to kent@icpsprojects.com for more information.

What is Earned Value Management?

Earned Value Management (EVM) helps project/cost managers, planners, owners to measure project performance. It is a systematic project management process used to find variances in projects based on the comparison of worked performed and work planned.

EVM is used on the Cost and Schedule Control and can be very useful in project forecasting. The project baseline is an essential component of EVM and serves as a reference point for all EVM related activities. EVM provides quantitative data for project decision making. If you want to control your project budget it is the technique that you need most!

Brief History:

Earned Value has been used since the 1960’s by the Department of Defense as a central part of the C/SCSC (Cost/Schedule Control Systems Criteria).

EVM is being used in a wider variety of government contracts, and is spreading through the private sector as a valuable tool for project managers.

EVM Benefits

EVM contributes to:
• Preventing scope creep
• Improving communication and visibility with stakeholders
• Reducing risk
• Profitability analysis
• Project forecasting
• Better accountability
• Performance tracking

EVM Tools: Preferably Primavera P6
Primavera provides a compliant system that dramatically reduces the work necessary to track Earned Value. Graphic representations are automatically generated using the latest project information from a centralized database.

Who should attend this Earnved Value Management Course?

Project Managers, Cost Managers, Planners, Contractosr, Owners.... and New Users.

Those who are interested to know more about this course, please login to www.icpsprojects.com or email to kent@icpsprojects.com or call Kent at 012-2538283

New Course in April 09 - Primavera Pertmaster

What is Pertmaster?

Primavera PertMaster v8, a new version of its project risk analytics software for project management environments. Primavera Pertmaster addresses full lifecycle risk management through advanced Monte Carlo based cost and schedule analysis including: uncertainty around initial decision making during project selection, increased accuracy of project schedules during planning and successful execution and operations.

Pertmaster is a full lifecycle risk analytics solution integrating cost and schedule risk management. Pertmaster provides a comprehensive means of determining confidence levels for project success together with quick and easy techniques for determining contingency and risk response plans.

Key new developments in Primavera PertMaster v8 include:

Cost/schedule trade-off analysis: Dramatically and visually show the relative benefits of alternative risk mitigation approaches.

A highly intuitive interface: Offers fast access to product functions and substantially reduces the learning curve for new users.

Extended integration: Provides seamless integration with Primavera P6™ and Microsoft Project 2007.

Standard risk assessment: Users can create standard template risk functions, views and menus that facilitate the assessment of risk in project and portfolio management.

Primavera P6 Training Schedule in MAR 09

The next training schedule will be conducted on 01-04 and 7-10 of March 2009. Those who are interested please register your participation. Click this hyperlink to view the course outline or email to kent@icpsprojects.com for more detail information.

March Schedule: Primavera P6 + Delay Claim Analysis

Please be informed that the Primavera P6 training will be conducted on 7-10 of March(4 days) for P6 and 11 of March (1 day) for Delay Claim Analysis using P6. Those are interested to attend the courses please register now...

Visit the hyperlinks: Primavera P6 and Delay Claim Analysis for the course outlines, or contact Kent-012 253 8283 or email to kent@icpsprojects.com for more information.

Contract Administration Using Primavera Expedition

This new course - Primavera Expedition will be rolled out in the middle of March 09. The targeted audiences are Contract & Project Administrators/ Managers, Project Controls Manager, and New Users
Please click Expedition to view the course outline. You may register your participation right now. Contact kent: 012-253 8383 or email: kent@icpsprojecs.com for more information.

Primavera P6 Training in February 2009

The Primavera P6 Training will be scheduled to start on 5-8 of February. Please register your participation. You may login to www.icpsprojects.com and click the Primaver P6 to view the course outlines......................................................

The Primavera P6 Training will be scheduled to start on 17-20 of January. Please login to www.icpsprojects.com to view the course outlines. This course is intended for Oil and Gas industry.