Breaking into scheduling (specifically Primavera P6 or P7)

April 21, 2015 5:34 PM

I’ve heard there are P6/P7 classes that hook students up with work afterwards. I guess the instructors/teaching organization have connections...? Do such classes really exist? Also, I’d like recommendations on how to become acquainted with more schedulers.

I currently work as a field technician in nuclear power. I’m looking into(among other things) working as a scheduler. There is little demand for such positions at my plant; however, as I understand, schedulers can work almost anywhere, including fossil and chemical plants.

I’ve heard there are P6/P7 classes that hook students up with work afterwards. I guess the instructors/teaching organization have connections...? (This is secondhand hearsay, in case you’re wondering.) Do such classes really exist? I have my doubts, but would love to be proven wrong. If so, what organization offers them? Do you have recommendations on avoiding scams or maximizing the worth of such a class?

Also, I’d like recommendations on how to become acquainted with more schedulers. So far I know some people at my plant, but what about the internet? I’ve looked on LinkedIn but only found groups discussing the software; I didn't see an opening for making connections.

If you have additional information on Primavera classes or how to become a scheduler, please share it with me.

Thank you very much.

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