Earned Value™ Management Foundation Overview

Earned Value Management Foundation Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Earned Value Management

  • What is Earned Value Management (EVM)?
  • Why Use EVM?
  • What Does EVM Require?
  • Key Data Elements
  • Reporting Graphs

Module 2: EVM Process

  • Definition of Scope
  • Requirements and Key Deliverables
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • WBS Dictionary
  • Organisational Breakdown Structure (OBS)
  • Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
  • Subcontract Management
  • Exercises
    • Planning
    • Foundations of Planning
    • Attributes of Work Packages
    • Schedule
    • Hierarchy of Schedules
    • Setting a Budget
    • Objective Measures of Progress
    • Earned Value Techniques
    • Baselining the Project
    • Data Collection
    • Measuring Costs and Committed Costs
    • Analysis Review and Action
    • Schedule Status
    • Calculating and Reporting Earned Value
    • Reporting Graphs
    • Variance Thresholds
    • Performance Trend Charts
    • Estimates at Completion
    • Simple Tests of Reasonableness
    • TCPI
    • Checking Forecast Costs and Dates
    • Change Management
    • Maintaining Integrity
    • When to Make Changes
    • Risk Management
    • Benefits of Risk Management
    • Integrating Risk Management with EVM

Module 3: EVM System Review

  • Benefits of a System Review
  • Categories of System Review
  • EVM Reviews

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Who should attend this Earned Value™ Management Foundation Course?

This Earned Value™ Management Foundation Training Course provides delegates with a basic understanding of the Earned Value Management (EVM) methodology, its principles, and basic practices. This course is beneficial to a variety of professionals, such as:

  • Project Managers
  • Project Control Professionals
  • Cost Engineers
  • Quality Assurance Professionals
  • Risk Managers
  • Business Analysts
  • EVM Analysts

Prerequisites of the Earned Value™ Management Foundation Course

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this Earned Value™ Management Foundation Training Course.

Earned Value Management Foundation Course Overview

This Earned Value Management Foundation 2 day course aims to give delegates an introduction to the concepts, benefits, principles, and processes of Earned Value Management. The course will also teach candidates how to implement Earned Value Management within best practice guidelines. This will enable delegates to effectively assess what aspects of the project are working with a productive outcome and whether the project goals are being met. Therefore, candidates will have the ability to apply Earned Value Management to specific scenarios, however they may not be able to apply it effectively to their own projects. In order to do this successfully, candidates must complete the Practitioner level of Earned Value™ Management. 

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What’s included in this Earned Value™ Management Foundation Course?

  • Earned Value™ Management Foundation Exam
  • World-class training sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • Earned Value™ Management Foundation Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack

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Earned Value™ Management Foundation Exam Information

The Earned Value™ Management Foundation Exam evaluates comprehension of Earned Value Management (EVM), a project management technique that measures performance by integrating scope, cost, and schedule. The Earned Value™ Management Foundation exam format is: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 40 
  • Total Marks: 40 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 65%, or 26/40 Marks 
  • Duration: 60 Minutes 
  • Open Book/Closed Book: Closed Book 
  • Note: Use of a simple calculator is permitted 

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Experience live, interactive learning from home with The Knowledge Academy's Online Instructor-led Earned Value™ Management Foundation. Engage directly with expert instructors, mirroring the classroom schedule for a comprehensive learning journey. Enjoy the convenience of virtual learning without compromising on the quality of interaction.

Unlock your potential with The Knowledge Academy's Earned Value™ Management Foundation, accessible anytime, anywhere on any device. Enjoy 90 days of online course access, extendable upon request, and benefit from the support of our expert trainers. Elevate your skills at your own pace with our Online Self-paced sessions.

Experience the most sought-after learning style with The Knowledge Academy's Earned Value™ Management Foundation. Available in 490+ locations across 190+ countries, our hand-picked Classroom venues offer an invaluable human touch. Immerse yourself in a comprehensive, interactive experience with our expert-led Earned Value™ Management Foundation sessions.

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Earned Value™ Management Foundation FAQs

Yes, The Knowledge Academy are accredited by APMG-International, for all our Earned Value Management Training courses. APMG-International is one of the UK’s leading examination institutions, ensuring that you attain a quality certification.
Yes, there is a minimum of two hours of evening work for each day of the certification.
Yes, the examination is included in the original course fee.
The Earned Value Management Foundation certification is valid indefinitely, meaning that once the examination is passed, the qualification will not go out of date.
The training fees for Earned Value™ Management Foundation certification in New Zealand starts from NZD4095
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for Earned Value™ Management Foundation.
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