Courses, training products and other resources for learning about earned value.
AACE Cost Consultant Certification - AACE International's certification programs have been operated since 1976, and offer applicants who meet the eligibility requirements the ability to successfully take a test and attain certification through the Association. The specialty certifications currently offered include: CCC (Certified Cost Consultant) or CCE (Certified Cost Engineer), ICC (Interim Cost Consultant), Earned Value Professional (EVP), and PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional).
American Graduate University EVM Courses - American Graduate University Course 647, Earned Value Management Systems, is part of a Master's Degree curriculum for a Master's Degree in Project Management, although the course may be taken by itself. This course concentrates on how to avoid inefficient use of scarce resources, constant re-planning, cost overruns, schedule slippages and failure to achieve technical objectives. You learn about effective systems for comparing the actual work being accomplished with the planned increments of work, regardless of the time period in which the work is performed and regardless of whether there is a formal customer requirement. The emphasis is on practical day-to-day use of cost/schedule performance control, earned value and project-control systems to manage a program or project.
American Graduate University also offers an on-sire training course in earned value management.
Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Earned Value Management Courses - The Defense Acquisition University (DAU)offers several training courses and continuous learning courses on earned value management (EVM). The catalog contains a complete listing of courses. The ones for earned value include:
- BCF 102 EVM Fundamentals
- BCF 203 Intermediate EVM
- BCF 262 EVM Validation and Surveillance
- CLB 016 Introduction to Earned Value Management
- CLB 017 Performance Measurement Baseline
- CLB 018 Earned Value and Financial Management Reports
- CLB 019 Estimate at Completion
Earned Value for Project Managers - LCSI develops and delivers project management training in both individual and group settings. All seminars feature exposure to modern project management techniques, providing a "best practices" orientation. Their Earned Value seminar is:
"Earned Value for Project Managers" - $697.00
Half-Day Seminar - (4.0 PDUs)
Competent project managers can expedite projects to completion, enhance quality, and save their companies money. This intensive seminar gives participants the opportunity to gain practical skills and useful tools that help them lead and motivate project teams, meet deadlines, cope with various project management constraints, assess risk, implement change, link tasks to resources, work across functional boundaries, document and report project status effectively, and much more.
May 28, 2008 - Earned Value Management Overview
June 25, 2008 - Earned Value Management Baseline Planning
July 23, 2008 - Earned Value Management Reporting and Analysis
This URL will provide dates and course descriptions of EVM courses taught at different dates and times.
Earned Value Management Systems Workshops (VitalThought) - VitalThought provides training and educational programs which cover the entire earned value management system (EVMS) process. This training has been delivered to over 9,000 attendees from a wide variety of industries in seven countries. Some of the training programs currently being offered include: Earned Value Management Systems Basic Concepts Seminars and Earned Value Management Systems Workshops.
Earned Value Seminars from Management Technologies - Management Technologies offers seminars and workshops on general project management and the skills documented in the PMI® Project Management Body of Knowledge® including all nine project management areas and all five project processes.
EVM Workshop from Management Technologies - Course Abstract: Just the best method to know how your project is going, and where the trends point. Why Earned Value Management is becoming the ISO 9000 of project management. Bound the final cost when only 15% of the time and funds are spent. A great tool for measuring process improvement, cycle time reduction, and focusing management resources. Overview, Seminar, Workshop, Spreadsheet Template
EVMS Fundamentals - This computer-based training resource is provided by The CBT Workshop. This courseware provides a basic introduction to understanding Earned Value Management Systems in a government contracting environment. The material is intended for Program Managers, Technical Managers, Program Financial Analysts, Program Office Personnel, Surveillance Personnel/Auditors, and others.
Fundamentals of Earned Value Management - This course from Program Management Associates is designed to provide a working knowledge of EVMS and how to apply it. Emphasis is on a government application according to the latest government EVMS principles and concepts and in accordance with the 32 criteria established by the Industry Guidelines for Earned Value Management and the EVMS Implementation Guide published by DoD. The concepts taught can be applied to any project whether government or commercial. Course instruction includes lectures as well as case studies with emphasis on class involvement and participation.
This course is taught on and off-site. Our on-site facility is located in Washington DC, a few steps from the McPherson Sq. Metro stop. Tuition includes a course manual and refreshments in the morning.
SCEA Cost Estimator/Analyst Certification - The Society’s Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCE/A) program provides a professional credential to qualified SCEA members and nonmembers. The certification attests to the holder’s mastery of the basic concepts and methods comprising the cost estimating and analysis disciplines. Certified individuals 1) demonstrate nominal levels of training and work experience and 2) pass a written exam testing their knowledge and skills.
DACS Gold Practice Initiative
