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principles of earned value management (EVM)

Why Take This Course?

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

During the training, our instructor takes the time to learn about your organization in order to provide relevant examples of ways to use the concepts in your daily work environment. 

Who Will Benefit?

Anyone who is interested in understanding what Earned Value Management (EVM) is and how to use it to measure program performance. This is an introductory course, and is not intended for those who need to implement or operate an EIA 748 compliant system.

What Will I Learn?

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Recognize the basic principles and terms used in EVM
  • Understand the components of a Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), including critical path schedule and time-phased resource plan
  • Perform basic EV performance calculations and understand how these metrics are used to manage a program

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

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Course Logistics

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

ADDITIONAL COURSE OFFERINGS

Introduction to Earned Value Management (EVM)

Introduction to Earned Value Management (EVM)

During this interactive course, a member of our expert staff will introduce students to the concepts underlying Earned Value Management (EVM).

The EVM 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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

 

Training & Education

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 (VAR) 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.