Course Description

Earned Value Management Overview (APPEL-EVMO)

 

Audience

This course is designed for project team members who need a top-level understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts.

 

Goal

This six-hour course will provide a high-level understanding of EVM concepts, as well as techniques for analyzing EVM data.

 

Learning Methods

Lectures, discussions, case studies, and group exercises will present key concepts regarding the EVM process.

 

Specific Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize basic EVM concepts and terminology, and know how to interpret EVM reports and graphs.
• Employ the governing requirements for EVM on NASA projects.
• Recognize how to use performance indices and factors to calculate estimates of the final cost.

Competencies and Technical Areas Addressed

• Budget and Full Cost Management

Notes

This course is registered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) for 7 Professional Development Units (PDUs). PMI Course ID: EVM012