Earned Value Management: Foundation Programme

Course Introduction

Earned Value Management sits at the heart of capital projects and programme portfolios, yet it is rarely taught in a way that translates straight into daily practice. This foundation-level programme closes that gap with practitioner-led sessions, realistic scenarios and take-home tools.

Training Objectives

• 01Explain the core principles, terminology and standards behind Earned Value Management in clear, practical language
• 02Select and adapt suitable approaches to Earned Value Management for the constraints of capital projects and programme portfolios
• 03Diagnose weak spots in current practice and prioritise corrective action
• 04Use practical tools, checklists and templates that support day-to-day Earned Value Management
• 05Leave with a prioritised list of improvements you can start within 30 days

What You Will Take Away

• A personal development action plan
• A 30-60-90 day implementation plan for your own workplace
• Templates for planning, tracking and reporting

Who Should Attend

• Project Managers & Coordinators
• Team Leaders on Project Teams
• PMO Staff
• Engineers Moving into Project Roles

Prerequisites: No prior specialist knowledge is required.

Training Methodology

Sessions are paced for newcomers — plain-language explanations, worked examples and small-group practice — with time each day for questions. Case material and examples are drawn from capital projects and programme portfolios.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Foundations and context

  Key terms, roles and the regulatory background behind Earned Value Management, with examples from capital projects and programme portfolios.

• Day 2
  Methods and standards in depth

  A detailed look at frameworks, codes and decision methods used in Earned Value Management.

• Day 3
  Practical workshop day

  Group exercises and simulations that put Earned Value Management techniques to work.

• Day 4
  Case-study day

  Real-world cases, failure analysis and improvement options related to Earned Value Management.

• Day 5
  Action plan and assessment

  Review, individual action plans and a short assessment to confirm readiness to apply Earned Value Management.

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