Boost your EVM knowledge with online training
Applying earned value management (EVM) techniques to your Department of Defense, Department of Energy or large construction project can help you get schedules under control, ensure that technical requirements are met, understand variances and reduce cost overruns. But to implement EVM successfully, you’ll need to both find a quality partner and expand your own skillsets and understanding of the practice.
Our team at Manta Ray Consulting digs deep to bring knowledge and education to our client partners, but another powerful way to learn the ins and outs of EVM is through digital learning. Digital training session and courses provide a foundational knowledge of EVM methodology and help you develop the skillsets and language needed to work more effectively. Even if you’re familiar with EVM or have worked on projects managed with EVM in the past, taking a refresher course and learning about the frameworks that make it successful can help you more thoughtfully manage your projects. Here are a few online training courses to consider that can help you grow your EVM capabilities and apply powerful EVM techniques to your projects.
Cornell University’s “Using Earned Value Management for Project Managers”
If you are a project manager or are already familiar with many of the methods used in formal project management, Cornell University offers an online, two-week introductory course designed to build on your existing knowledge. In this course, students learn key strategies for identifying planned cost, planned value and earned value; strategies for leading project meetings; how to review and apply schedule performance index and cost performance index; and three methods to forecast project cost.
Udemy’s “Become an Earned Value Management Expert in 30 minutes”
For those looking to get a baseline understanding of EVM, Udemy offers a course that teaches the most critical concepts, elements and calculations. It’s designed for those who are brand new to EVM or those who may be studying for a project management certification. This course examines key process groups and processes, goes over how to use EVM tools, and shares how to interpret results and prepare a report. It also offers several exercises to test out the concepts shared in the class.
DOE’s “EVM Training Snippets”
Looking for insight into specific problems or questions that may occur during your projects? The DOE has curated a playlist of training videos available on YouTube that explore broad concepts, like self-governance and typical EVM procedures, as well as challenges like undistributed budget, schedule risk assessment and periodic and comprehensive estimates. These videos are available for free and can help round out your knowledge of EVM.
For more information about EVM techniques and how they can be applied to better plan and control complex projects, contact us at https://www.mantarayconsulting.net/why-mrc