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 concepts.
Goal
This six-hour course will provide a high-level understanding of Earned Value (EVM) concepts as well as how to analyze the 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:
- Understand basic EVM concepts and terminology and how to interpret EVM reports and graphs
- Understand the governing requirements for EVM on NASA projects
- Recognize the various methods of assessing earned value
- Understand how to use performance indices and factors to calculate estimates of the final cost
- Understand how to apply basic EVM concepts to project work – even projects without an EVM requirement
Notes
This course is registered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) for 7 Professional Development Units (PDUs). PMI Course ID: EVM012
