Deltek Cobra User 5.1


Course Overview

Program: Participants will gain practical experience with how to create a project using existing files, update project changes, validate data, update rate files and run reports.

This course provides hands-on training for Cobra 5.1, This course is designed to give you lecture with transition topics, including integrating Cobra with other systems. Participants will gain practical experience with how to create a project using existing files, update project changes, validate data, update rate files and run reports.

Prerequisite:

Knowledge of project management principles and a functional
knowledge of MS Windows (TM) and Internet Explorer.  Familiarity with basic cost and schedule control terminology and concepts.

Duration: 2 days


Course Dates


Course Topics

  1. Introduction to Cobra
  2. Navigation and Menus Overview
  3. Creating  Codes Files
  4. Creating  Calendar
  5. Creating  Rates Files
  6. Creating  Resources Files
  7. Defining a Project
  8. Creating a Cobra Project
  9. Setting Project Baseline
  10. Setting Up The Forecast
  11. Status Update
  12. Forecast Calculation
  13. Creating Classes

Course Contents

Day one:

Introduction to Cobra

  • Identify the advantages of using Cobra
  • Log in to Cobra
  • Navigation the Main Menu

Create a Project

  • Code Files
  • Fiscal Calendars
  • Setting Up Rates
  • Setting Up Resources
  •  Planning – Define the Project
  • Planning – Create the Project

Day Two:

Maintaining Cobra Project

  • Setting the Baseline
  • Setting Up Forecast
  • Status Update
  • Forecast Calculations
  • Status Update Cycle 2
  • Cost Classes
  • Reporting
  • Change  Control

Learn More

To learn more about this class, please contact PPMG Institute at (919) 561-0548 or email us at training@ppmgrp.com.