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Introduction to earned value management (EVM)

Why Take This Course?

This course introduces the concepts underling Earned Value Management (EVM), including:

  • The problems EVM was created to solve
  • EVM terminology and data elements
  • The key EVM processes (Organizing, Planning, Scheduling & Budgeting, Accounting, Managerial, Analysis & Reporting, Revisions)

Who Will Benefit?

Professionals in organizations who currently, or will be utilizing an EVM System, including Program Managers, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads, Program Schedulers, Control Account Managers (CAMs), Program Controls/EV Analysts, and Program Financial Analysts. Executives who oversee Program Managers may also find this course of interest.

What Will I Learn?

  • Identify how Earned Value Management (EVM) benefits an organization
  • Recognize the basic principles and terms used in EVM
  • Understand the fundamental processes and key roles and responsibilities involved in EVM
  • Participate more meaningfully in advanced EVM system coursework

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This course is also available through our GSA MAS Contract. View the GSA Advantage brochure here

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Course Logistics

Duration
16 Hours
 
Delivery
Instructor-led (in-person or online)
 
Student PCs are not required
 
Class Size
Up to 15 students
 
Prerequisites
None

ADDITIONAL COURSE OFFERINGS

Principles of Earned Value Management (EVM) 

Principles of Earned Value Management (EVM) 

This course introduces students to the basic components of managing projects using earned value management principles.

The DCMA 14-Point Schedule Assessment

The DCMA 14-Point Schedule Assessment

This course introduces students to the DCMA 14-Point Schedule Analysis metrics, including an explanation of each of the metrics and how they apply to scheduling best practices. 

The Earned Value Management EIA 748 Validation Process

The Earned Value Management EIA 748 Validation Process

For organizations that are bidding on a contract with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) validation requirements (FAR 52.234-4, DFAR 252.234-7001, or equivalent), or that are planning to bid on such a contract in the near future, this executive-level course will help you understand the requirements for proposal submission, pre-award preparations, and the post-award validation process. 

Introduction to CPM Scheduling

Introduction to CPM Scheduling

During this interactive course, a member of our expert staff will introduce students to the fundamental concepts of the Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling technique. This course does not teach any particular software, but should be considered a prerequisite to scheduling software training.

 

Control Account Scheduling Using Microsoft Project 

Control Account Scheduling Using Microsoft Project 

This course introduces students to building a control account schedule in Microsoft Project or Project Online that will be part of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

 
Earned Value Analysis Using Empower™

Earned Value Analysis Using Empower

Master the skills to analyze cost and schedule performance, empowering you to make informed business decisions that drive program and project success.

 

Effective Scheduling Using Microsoft Project

Integrated Master Scheduling Using Microsoft Project

This course introduces students to building an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in Microsoft Project that conforms to federal contract reporting standards and industry best-practices.

Variance Analysis Reporting Using Empower™

Variance Analysis Reporting Using Empower

Designed specifically for Control Account Managers (CAMs), this course will equip you with the tools and techniques needed to master root-cause analysis and craft clear, impactful VARs.

 
Training & Education

Earned Value Analysis Using Proteus Envision

Master the skills to analyze cost and schedule performance, empowering you to make informed business decisions that drive program and project success.

 

Training & Education

Variance Analysis Reporting Using Proteus Envision

Designed specifically for Control Account Managers (CAMs), this course will equip you with the tools and techniques needed to master root-cause analysis and craft clear, impactful VARs.