The Earned Value Management (EVM )technique is used to help manage complex project which are often critical to project success. In this course, participants will be introduced to EVM concepts and the metrics used for measuring project performance and make forecast of final project schedule and cost estimates.

EXPECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Define the role of a project manager
• Assess reasons for project failure
• Identify skills required of a project manager
• Create a WBS
• Create a project schedule
• Develop a project budget
• Develop project performance dashboard

TARGET AUDIENCE

Project managers, project team members, functional managers, and procurement officers

COURSE DETAILS

Introduction

• Project failure
• Skills required of a PM
• Project process groups

Triple Constraints

• WBS
• Work packages
• Project schedule
• Project budget
• Contingency management

Project Performance Metrics

• Project performance indicators
• Earned value management
• Forecasting
• Project dashboard