Program Structure

The Apprenticeship Program spans 24 months and combines professional training, mentoring, and real-world application. Apprentices progress through a carefully structured learning pathway designed to build strong foundations before advancing to expert-level Primavera skills.

Cohort Model

  • Each cohort consists of 8 apprentices.

  • A new cohort begins every 12 months, ensuring that two cohorts run in parallel.

  • Apprentices in their second year serve as mentors to the incoming group, building leadership skills and fostering a culture of peer support.

Live Tutor Led Online Learning Pathway (Summary)

  1. Introduction to Planning & Scheduling (2-days) A broad foundation in project planning and scheduling principles.

  2. P6-001: Introduction to Primavera P6 (3-days) Hands-on training in creating, scheduling, and managing projects.

  3. P6-002S: Advanced Scheduling (1-day) Advanced techniques for logic-driven schedules and critical path analysis.

  4. P6-002R: Advanced Resourcing (1-day) In-depth resource and cost management within 

  5. Primavera P6.

  6. P6-FDA-001: Forensic Delay Analysis (2-days)  Applying Primavera P6 in schedule forensic delay analysis and claims.

Program Timeline (Indicative)

  • Months 1–3: Introduction to Planning & Scheduling 

  • P6-001 (Introduction to Primavera P6)

  • Months 6–9: P6-002S (Advanced Scheduling)

  • Months 12–15: P6-002R (Advanced Resourcing)

  • Months 18–21: P6-FDA-001 (Forensic Delay Analysis)

  • Months 22–24: Final mentoring projects and transition into careers/mentor roles

Between months 9 and 15, the established cohort will be trained in how to mentor and coach the incoming group, while also developing key leadership skills.

In addition to the above there will be a number of live interactive webinars with project controls professionals.

All courses are registered with Engineers Ireland as Continued Professional Days for their members. Additionally, once each student successfully completes the relevant training course they will receive a digital certificate and badge from Credly, which can be linked and showcased on their LinkedIn profiles.

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