Course Description
Advanced Earned Value Management Techniques: Recognizing Gaming, Abuse and Data Manipulation (APPEL-AEVMT)
Audience
This course is designed for project managers who are responsible for reviewing the cost, schedule and technical performance reporting of subordinates and contractors.
Goal
This one-day course provides an understanding of gaming, abuse and manipulation of Earned Value Management (EVM) and Schedule Management data building upon an intermediate understanding of EVM and scheduling.
Learning Methods
Lectures, discussions, case studies, demonstrations and exercises will present key concepts regarding advanced EVM techniques.
Specific Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify irregularities in EVM and schedule data
- Interface in an informed manner with contractors and subordinates about faulty performance reporting
- Develop action plans to correct erroneous reporting
- Understand the role of EVM in contractors’ performance evaluation/award fee process
- Develop strategies to build a good EVM working relationship between the government and contractor
Notes
This course is registered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) for 7 Professional Development Units (PDUs). PMI Course ID: AEVMT05
