The APMG International Earned Value Foundation course provides a comprehensive introduction to earned value management (EVM), a methodology for tracking project performance and ensuring successful delivery. You will develop tools and techniques that help you to identify issues early and make informed decisions that keep your projects on track.
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APMG International Earned Value™ Foundation
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Course overview
Drive project success with Earned Value
Learn essential earned value management (EVM) principles, such as assessing project progress against planned objectives, managing costs and schedules, forecasting outcomes with confidence, and using key EVM metrics such as cost performance index (CPI) and schedule performance index (SPI), with this Earned Value Foundation course.
Learning objectives
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Define the concepts of earned value management
- Select and deploy earned value formulae
- Describe the earned value process
- Explain different levels of system review
What you'll learn
Through the Earned Value Foundation course, you will develop an understanding of how to implement earned value techniques within your organisation, contributing to higher project success rates and improved stakeholder satisfaction.
Introduction to Earned Value Management
Discover the technique of earned value management, which encourages you to measure project performance and progress in an objective, data-driven way. Once certified, you will understand how to integrate project scope, time and cost variables to provide a clear picture of how well a project adheres to its initial plan and budget.
Core terminology and metrics
Learn essential tools, terms and metrics used in EVM to monitor, control and predict project performance. These key metrics include cost performance index (CPI), which evaluates cost efficiency by comparing the earned value with the actual cost of the work that has been carried out, and schedule performance index (SPI), a measure of schedule efficiency calculated by dividing earned value by planned value.
What's included
- Accredited APMG International Earned Value Foundation training
- APMG International Earned Value Foundation exam
- Earned Value Management Handbook
- Tutor support
- Further optional extras, including Pass Protect insurance, available at checkout
FAQs
This course introduces you to earned value management, teaching you how to track project performance, control costs, and measure progress. It’s ideal for improving project planning and delivery skills.
What is APMG International Earned Value Foundation?
APMG International Earned Value Foundation is an accredited certification designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of earned value management (EVM). By the end of the course, you will understand how EVM principles, metrics and techniques can be used to improve project success rates, manage risks and achieve objectives within time and budget constraints.
How long does it take to complete Earned Value Foundation?
Our Earned Value Foundation classroom and live virtual classroom courses are both two days long.
What are the benefits of achieving an Earned Value Foundation certification?
Achieving an Earned Value Foundation certification provides professionals with enhanced skills in project control, preparing them to track and manage budgets, schedules, and project performance accurately. This expertise not only supports improved project success rates but also bolsters your credibility, opening up greater opportunities for career advancement.
For organisations, having certified EVM practitioners improves efficiency by fostering predictable project outcomes, optimised resource allocation, and a higher likelihood of meeting project objectives.
Do you need the Earned Value manual for the Foundation exam?
The official manual for this course is called the Earned Value Management Handbook, and it is a valuable resource for your revision, although you will not be able to use it during the Foundation exam.
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