
In Lecture 1 we will go trough the course content to provide an overview of what we will cover.
I tell you about myself and my experience in the field of project management, specifically in earned value management.
A run-through of the learning outcomes of this course in a structured manner to understand what you will gain from this course.
Where does EVM come from? How did we get started wit with Earned Value Management? In this lecture we answer these questions.
There is a recognised standard that serves as guidance for practitioners. Professional bodies offer further learning and helpful resources.
Making sense of Earned Value Management. Let's understand what it is.
Now that we know what Earned Value Management is - let's consider what it is used for on projects.
Earned Value Analysis uses a set of metrics. In this lecture you will learn how to calculate the earned value metrics.
The Project Controls Cycle is the glue that hold the Earned Value Management System together. It is the framework within which a project evolves in.
Step 1 of the Project Controls Cycle focus on defining the goals and objectives of the project.
In Step 2 - Organising the Work we define the key components of the Performance Measurement Baseline.
Setting the Baseline in Step 3 is laying the foundation for Earned Value Analysis.
Step 4 - Deliver the Work explains the key activities to perform when executing the project work to enable Earned Value Analysis.
Step 5 - Analysing Performance is where we turn data into information. Robust information to enable the project manager to understand the current status of his project.
Step 6 - And it's time to use the information presented through Earned Value Analysis and take action to correct or mitigate unfavourable variances.
Session 1 - Worked Example, we set the scene for the Example Project (Completing Steps 1 to 3 of the Project Controls Cycle)
Session 2 - Worked Example (Complete Steps 4 to 6 of the Project Controls Cycle)
Session 3 - Worked Example (Steps 4 to 6 Rinse and Repeat)
Attached the Earned Value Management Guides.
The project environment is an ever changing and exiting place to be. Project Managers help shape the physical world we live in and contribute substantially the success of organisations and government institutions.
The project landscape is changing with even more demands being placed on the project manager to deliver the project goals and objectives on time and on budget. Traditional methods of monitoring and controlling the project cost and schedule baselines are outdated and just does not have the desired impact in increasing the certainty of a project meeting its objectives.
It is for this reason that we employ the concept of earned value management. EVM arms the project manager with an industry recognised tried-and-tested tool to help monitor project progress. Through EVA the project manager can identify project issues early and continuously make take corrective actions to ensure the project stays on goal. Project teams are also able to understand the extent f the issue with access to earned value performance data.
Earned value will allow the project team to answer the following questions:
Being able to answer these questions would put you in a position of power. These questions may seem basic, but most team members do not have the answers.
If you are:
Then this course is just for you!
My course will:
So why not get the edge over your fellow project team members and potentially increase your earning by learning Earned Value Management
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