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Synergy School of Business Skills · Project Management
Project Planning & Management (Masters) Course in Vellore, Katpadi & Ranipet
Plan, schedule, resource and track real projects using sound PM concepts, MS Project and Primavera P6 – the tools planning engineers use daily.
1 level144 h144 topics3 centresClassroom · Online · Hybrid
01What is Project Planning & Management (Masters)
What is Project Planning & Management (Masters)? In plain words.
The Masters Certificate in Project Planning and Management is a 144-hour programme from SynergySBS that combines project management concepts with the two main scheduling tools. It starts with the project framework, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closing. It then covers Microsoft Project in depth and Oracle Primavera P6 in both the desktop client and the web version, including scheduling, tracking and application administration.
Planning engineers are needed wherever large projects run – construction, infrastructure, power, oil and gas, manufacturing plants and IT delivery. Clients and contractors expect schedules with a clear WBS, logic links, critical path, resource loading, baselines and earned value reports. Primavera P6 is the common choice on EPC and infrastructure projects, while MS Project is widely used in companies and smaller projects. Knowing both, plus the concepts behind them, makes you useful on day one.
Vellore district sits on the Chennai–Bengaluru corridor, where road, industrial and building projects are continuously under way, and Ranipet's SIPCOT estate and BHEL unit run plant and expansion projects. Planning engineers trained locally can apply for site and office roles across the region, Chennai and Bengaluru.
What you will be able to do
- Explain the project life cycle, PMO structures and the project manager's role
- Define scope and build a Work Breakdown Structure
- Sequence activities, estimate durations and find the critical path
- Build, resource-load and level schedules in MS Project
- Create EPS, OBS, WBS, activities, relationships and codes in Primavera P6
- Set baselines, update progress and run earned value analysis
- Build portfolios, dashboards and reports in Primavera P6 web
- Manage users, security profiles, enterprise data and application settings in Primavera
02Why learn it
Why learn Project Planning & Management (Masters) now?
Six reasons students and professionals in Vellore district pick this skill.
Both major scheduling tools
MS Project and Primavera P6 are covered in one programme.
Client and web Primavera
Practise P6 in the desktop client and in P6 web, including dashboards and portfolios.
Tracking and earned value
Baselines, progress updates and earned value analysis show whether a project is on time and on budget.
Administration skills
Managing users, EPS, OBS and application settings is rarely taught but useful on large projects.
Planning roles across sectors
Construction, EPC, power, manufacturing and IT all hire planning and project control staff.
03Who can learn
Who can join this course?
BE/BTech Civil and Mechanical graduates
Move into planning engineer and project control roles on sites and in EPC offices.
Electrical and instrumentation engineers
Plan and track plant, power and industrial projects.
Diploma holders with site experience
Turn site knowledge into scheduling and reporting skills.
Working site and project engineers
Take on planning responsibilities and progress reporting.
MBA and management graduates
Add practical project scheduling tools to management knowledge.
IT and operations professionals
Manage timelines, resources and costs for delivery projects.
PMP aspirants
Build tool skills alongside project management concepts.
Before you start: A degree or diploma and basic computer and Excel skills are recommended. Some exposure to projects or site work helps you relate to the examples.
04Levels & syllabus
Every Project Planning & Management (Masters) level, topic by topic.
1 programme on one page. Pick a level to see its modules and every topic covered.
Master level
Masters Certificate in Project Planning and Management
Engineers, diploma holders and professionals who want a complete 144-hour programme in PM concepts, MS Project and Primavera P6.
144 hours12 modules · 144 topicsCode MC25PM01Certificate: SynergySBS network
12 modules · 144 topics
01PPM Concepts – Framework and Initiation7 topics
Projects vs operationsProgram and portfolio managementProject life cycleOrganisation structures and the PMORole of the project managerDevelop project charterIdentify stakeholders
02PPM Concepts – Planning13 topics
Develop project management planPlan scope management, collect requirements and define scopeCreate WBSPlan schedule management, define and sequence activitiesEstimate activity durations and estimation techniquesDevelop schedule and critical path methodEstimate cost and determine budgetPlan quality management and cost of qualityPlan resource management and organisation theoriesEstimate activity resourcesPlan risk, communication, stakeholder and procurement managementIdentify risks, qualitative and quantitative risk analysisRisk response planning
03PPM Concepts – Execution, Monitoring and Closing11 topics
Direct and manage project workManage project knowledge and qualityAcquire, develop and manage the teamManage communication and stakeholdersConduct procurementMonitor and control project workValidate and control scopeControl schedule and costEarned value management and forecastingControl quality, communication, risk and procurementClose project or phase
04MS Project – Fundamentals, Calendars and Tasks12 topics
Project management overview – PMBOK, phases, life cycle, knowledge areasIntroduction to MSP, road map and featuresMSP GUITypes of calendar and defining calendarsAssigning calendars to Gantt chart and projectTimescale at different levels and calendar viewEntering tasks and durationsTask modesTypes of dependency, lead and lagEntering and unlinking dependenciesCritical path and slackViews
05MS Project – WBS, Constraints and Resources15 topics
WBS codes, types and creationWBS outline codesSummary tasks and sub-tasksTypes of constraints and resolving constraint conflictsDeadlinesRecurring tasksTypes of resources and the resource sheetResource information dialog boxTask types and effort-driven schedulingAssigning, removing and replacing resourcesResource calendarsWorking with hyperlinksResource analysis with Gantt chart, resource sheet and resource graphIdentifying over-allocated resourcesAutomatic and manual resource leveling
06MS Project – Tracking, Earned Value and Reports14 topics
Setting a baselineUpdating tasks with actuals and percent completeUpdating the entire project and setting status dateTypes of percent completeTracking Gantt – baseline vs actualEarned value fields and tableAnalysing variance and indicatorsWorking with filters and groupsConsolidating multiple projectsResource pool and sharing resources among projectsCompare project and OrganizerCustom fields and graphical indicatorsFormatting the Gantt chartText reports, visual reports and customising standard reports
07Primavera Foundation – Setup, WBS and Activities13 topics
Project management information systemsAbout Primavera and the P6 EPPM suiteGUI of P6 clientPrimavera data structureCreating projects and the project details windowCalendars and timescaleCreating a WBS, including from a templateConfiguring WBS informationCreating, configuring and deleting activitiesAssigning calendars to the projectTypes of relationships and lead/lagScheduling with the critical path methodConstraint categories and types
08Primavera Foundation – Codes, Roles, Resources and Tracking12 topics
Project, activity and resource codesCreating roles and assigning resources to rolesTypes of resources and defining resourcesAssigning roles and resources to activitiesResource analysis views and resource levelingWork products, documents, notebook and feedbackSetting, assigning, displaying and restoring baselinesAutomatic and manual progress updatesProgress line in Gantt chartEarned value analysis and fieldsCreating issues and using the Issue NavigatorAdding and monitoring thresholds
09Primavera Foundation – UDFs, Reports and Data Exchange7 topics
User defined fields – WBS and activity UDFsCreating reports with the report wizardReport groups and batch reportsTabular and graphical reportsImport and exportCheck out and check inReflection projects
10Primavera Scheduling Professional (Web)14 topics
GUI of P6 webCreating projects in webCalendars in webCreating WBS in web and from templatesCreating activities and activity types in webRelationships and lead/lag in webScheduling and constraints in webProject, activity and resource codes in webFilters and views in web and clientRoles and resources in webResource planning and split resourcesResource curvesProject workspace and resource analysisResource leveling and duration types
11Primavera Tracking Professional (Web)14 topics
Setting, assigning and displaying baselines in web% complete types and progress lineEarned value analysis in webProject, WBS, activity and expense UDFsAssigning budgets at various levels in web and clientSpending and benefit plans and fundingCreating and analysing portfolios in webPortfolio viewsCreating dashboards in webProgress Reporter and timesheetsTimesheet views, approval and applying actualsTeam Member and analysis in P6 webReport wizard and modifying reportsImport, export and export to Excel in web
12Primavera Application Administration12 topics
Introduction to Primavera administrationAdding users, project access and module accessSecurity profiles, user interface views and user sessionsDefining project, program and portfolio structure (EPS)Defining and assigning the OBSCategories of enterprise data, global settings and currenciesDefining role teams and resource teamsApplication settings – data limits, maximum codes and baselinesEarned value computing technique and ETC settingsID lengths, timesheets and time periodsDefining and customising portfolios and dashboardsPractice case study
05Your next step
Where this course leads
This page has one 144-hour Masters programme that covers concepts, MS Project and Primavera P6 together. If you only need one tool, see the separate Primavera or MS Project pages; if you want the PMI credential afterwards, look at PMP Certification Training.
Foundation
Course on · Essential · Certificate · SKEP · Executive DiplomaStart here. Core tools, workflow and a practice project.
Professional
Proficient · ProfessionalIndustry-style exercises, advanced features and a portfolio project.
Master
Advanced · Expert · MastersComplete programmes that combine several tools and a capstone project.
06Hands-on
Projects you will build
You learn by making real deliverables – reviewed by your trainer before certification.
Residential building schedule
Build a WBS, activities and logic for a building project, then find the critical path in Primavera P6.
Resource-loaded plan in MS Project
Assign labour and equipment, spot over-allocations and level the schedule.
Baseline and progress update
Set a baseline, enter actual progress and compare planned vs actual in a tracking Gantt.
Earned value report
Calculate schedule and cost variance and performance indices for a sample project.
Portfolio dashboard in P6 web
Group several projects into a portfolio and build a dashboard for management.
Practice case study
Set up users, EPS, OBS and a full project from start to finish.
Tools & features covered
Oracle Primavera P6 (client)Primavera P6 webPrimavera Progress Reporter and Team MemberPrimavera portfolios and dashboardsPrimavera Application AdministrationMicrosoft ProjectWork Breakdown Structure and CPMEarned value managementResource levelingExcel export and reporting
Talk to a counsellor about Project Planning & Management (Masters)
Get the full syllabus PDF, current fee, offers and the next batch date on WhatsApp – usually within minutes during centre hours.
07Careers
Jobs you can apply for after Project Planning & Management (Masters)
Roles that list this skill in Indian job postings.
Planning Engineer
Prepares and updates project schedules in Primavera or MS Project.
Project Control Engineer
Tracks progress, cost and earned value and reports variances.
Project Scheduler
Builds detailed schedules and look-ahead plans for sites.
Project Coordinator
Coordinates tasks, resources and reports between teams.
Billing and Cost Control Engineer
Links progress to budgets, billing and cost reports.
Primavera Administrator
Manages P6 users, EPS, OBS and settings for an organisation.
Assistant Project Manager
Supports the project manager with planning, risks and reporting.
PMO Analyst
Maintains portfolio dashboards and standard reports for management.
Salary you can expect
Fresher0–2 years₹2.5–4.5 LPA
Experienced3–5 years₹5–10 LPA
Senior6+ years₹12–22 LPA
Indicative ranges for India; pay varies by company, city, skills and experience. Figures in lakh per annum (LPA).
Industries that use it
Construction and real estateInfrastructure – roads, metro, railwaysEPC contractingPower and energyOil and gasManufacturing plant projectsIT and services deliveryConsulting and project management firms
Companies that use these skills
Larsen & ToubroTata ProjectsShapoorji PallonjiAfcons InfrastructureBHELNCC LimitedKEC InternationalKalpataru ProjectsTata Consulting EngineersJacobsAECOMPetrofacHindustan Construction CompanySterling and Wilson
Examples of well-known companies and sectors in India that use these skills. They are not CareerKraft partners or recruiters.
Your career path
1
Junior Planning Engineer
Updates schedules and prepares progress reports under a senior planner.
2
Planning Engineer
Owns the project schedule, resource loading and baseline.
3
Senior Planning / Project Control Engineer
Handles earned value, cost control and client reporting for large projects.
4
Planning Manager
Leads the planning team across several projects.
5
Project Manager / PMO Head
Manages delivery or the project management office, often with PMP.
Placements
Students placed from our centres
Raghul P
Team member
V V Systems & Power Panels Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore
AK
Aswin Kumar K
Trainee Conversion Associate
Amnet ContentSource Pvt. Ltd
VG
Vinodhini G
Teacher (Event Coordinator)
Arya Vidhyasshram CBSE School
BK
Boomika K
Voice Process
EBIX Cash Global Services Pvt. Ltd, Nandanam
08How you learn
Classroom, online or both.
Same syllabus and certificate in every mode. Your counsellor confirms the mode based on trainer availability for your batch.
Classroom
Learn in our labs at Katpadi, Vellore or Ranipet with your trainer beside you and classmates to build with.
Online
Live sessions from home with the same syllabus, projects and certificate. Good if you cannot travel every day.
Hybrid
Lab days plus online sessions around college or work. The mode depends on trainer availability for your batch.
Certificate
On completing a level and its project assessment, you receive the course certificate of the SynergySBS network, issued through CareerKraft as the authorised training partner.
Batches & timings
Weekday, weekend and fast-track batches within centre hours (Mon–Sat 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM). Ask for the next start date at your centre.
Fees & EMI
The fee depends on the level and mode. Your counsellor shares the current fee, offers and EMI options on WhatsApp.
Why learn at CareerKraft
Authorised partner training
Structured syllabi and certificates from the CADD Centre, Livewire and SynergySBS networks.
Learn by doing
Hands-on lab work and a project assessed before you are certified.
Personal attention
Industry-experienced trainers and batches small enough to ask questions.
Placement support
Resume help, mock interviews and job leads when you are ready – no false promises.
Career guides that include this course
11Where to learn
Learn Project Planning & Management (Masters) at any of 3 centres
Same syllabus, trainer standard and certificate at every centre. Tap the centre you want.
Project Planning & Management (Masters) in Katpadi
Near Aascars Cinemas, Katpadi
SynergySBS Katpadi
Project Planning & Management (Masters) in Vellore
Near Raja Theatre, Vellore
SynergySBS Vellore
Project Planning & Management (Masters) in Ranipet
Near SBI, Muthukadai, Ranipet
SynergySBS Ranipet
Guides about Project Planning & Management (Masters)
09FAQ
Project Planning & Management (Masters) course – your questions answered
12 answers about levels, duration, eligibility, certificate, placement support and fees.
Still have a question? The counsellor at the centre you prefer replies on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppWhat is the Masters Certificate in Project Planning and Management?
It is a 144-hour programme covering project management concepts, Microsoft Project and Oracle Primavera P6. It prepares you for planning and project control roles.
Who can join?
Civil, mechanical, electrical and other engineering graduates, diploma holders, MBA graduates and working professionals can join. Basic computer and Excel skills are recommended.
How long is the course and how is it split?
The programme is 144 hours: PPM concepts 24 hours, MS Project 40 hours, Primavera Foundation 40 hours, Primavera Scheduling Professional 16 hours, Primavera Tracking Professional 16 hours and Primavera Application Administration 8 hours.
Should I take this or a single Primavera or MS Project course?
Take this Masters programme if you want concepts and both tools in one path. If you only need one tool quickly, the separate Primavera or MS Project course may suit you better.
Is online or hybrid learning available?
Yes. Classroom, online and hybrid modes are available depending on trainer availability at your chosen centre.
Can I attend a free demo?
Ask the counsellor at your chosen centre on WhatsApp about a demo session.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. You receive a course completion certificate from the training partner through CareerKraft on finishing the programme.
Does this course make me PMP certified?
No. PMP is a separate credential from PMI with its own eligibility and exam. This programme builds the concepts and tool skills; you can take PMP Certification Training later.
Is placement support available?
Yes. We offer resume support, mock interviews and job leads. A job is not guaranteed.
What are the fees?
The counsellor at your chosen centre will share the current fee, offers and EMI options on WhatsApp.
What jobs and salary can I expect?
Common roles are planning engineer, project scheduler and project control engineer. Freshers usually start around ₹2.5–4.5 LPA, with much higher pay for experienced planners on large projects and in metros.
Which centre can I join and what are the timings?
The programme runs at Katpadi, Vellore and Ranipet. Hours are Monday to Saturday 9:30 am–6:30 pm and Sunday 9:00 am–2:00 pm.
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