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Earned Value Management Black Belt Course Outline

Module 1: What is Earned Value Management?

  • Introduction
  • 32 EVM Guidelines
  • Revisions and Data Maintenance

Module 2: Why Use EVM?

  • Need for EVM
  • Why is EVM Implemented?
  • Why Use Earned Value Management?
  • Benefits of EVM
  • EVMS Mandate
  • Business Case
  • Business Case Contents

Module 3: Key Terminology

  • Key Terminology Revision
  • EVM Formulae
  • Reporting Graphs
    • Exercise

Module 4: EVM Principles

  • What Does EVM Require?
  • EVM Planning Process
  • How Do We Define a Scope?
  • Requirements and Key Deliverables
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Preparing WBS and WBS Dictionary
  • Organisation Breakdown Structure (OBS)
  • Defining Control Accounts
  • Planning Vs Work Packages
  • Work Packages
  • Rolling Wave Planning
  • Responsibility Assignment Matrix
  • Sub-Contract Management
  • Scheduling
  • Hierarchy of Schedules
  • Scheduling and Resource Management
  • Critical Path Method
  • Develop Schedule Baseline
  • Establish Schedule Baseline
  • Budgeting Vs Funding
  • Setting Budget
  • Distributed and Undistributed Budget
  • Performance Measurement Baseline
  • Management Reserve (MR)
  • Contract Budget Baseline

Module 5: Establishing Performance Measurement Baseline

  • Establishing PMB
  • Objective Measures of Progress
  • Baselining the Project
  • Why is PMB Needed?
  • Data Collection

Module 6: Forecasting and Measuring Performance

  • Project Tracking
  • EVM Formulae
  • Variance Analyses
  • Schedule Variance
  • Reporting Graphs
  • Performance Trend Charts
  • Performance Indices
  • Cost Performance Index
  • Schedule Performance Index
  • Estimate at Completion (EAC)
  • Estimate to Completion (ETC)
  • Simple Tests of Reasonableness
  • TCPI
  • Reporting and Interpreting Results
  • Tolerances
  • Setting Tolerances
  • Problem Indicators
  • Analysis Review and Action
  • Corrective Actions

Module 7: Stakeholder Management and Communication

  • What is a Stakeholder?
  • Stakeholders? Who are They?
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Stakeholder Types
  • Stakeholder Identification
  • Stakeholder Analysis
  • Segmenting and Prioritising Stakeholders
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Engaging Stakeholders
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Communication Planning
  • Communicating Change for Stakeholders

Module 8: Change and Risk Management

  • Change Management
  • Maintaining Integrity
  • When to Make Changes?
  • How to Make Changes?
  • Risk
  • Integrating Risk Management with EVM
  • Benefits of Risk Management
  • Risk Management
  • Risk Management Procedure
  • Identify Step
  • Risk Identification Techniques
  • Types of Risks
  • Assess Step
  • Summary Risk Profile
  • Plan Step
  • Responses
  • Implement Step

Module 9: EVM System Review

  • Benefits of a System Review
  • Unscheduled System Review
  • Categories of System Review
  • Overview of EVM Reviews
  • Integrated Baseline Review
  • Demonstration Review
  • Surveillance

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Who should attend this Earned Value Management Black Belt Course?

The Earned Value Management Black Belt Course in Atlanta is intended to provide learners with a full understanding of Earned Value Management concepts. It is a highly specialised Course that can benefit a variety of professionals, including:

  • Project Managers
  • Program Managers
  • Portfolio Managers
  • Quality Managers
  • Cost Engineers
  • Business Analysts
  • Financial Analysts

Prerequisites of the Earned Value Management Black Belt Course 

There are no formal prerequisites for this Earned Value Management Black Belt Course.

Earned Value Management Black Belt Course Overview

The Earned Value™ Black Belt Course in Atlanta is an intensive examination of the essentials and advanced theories associated with Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques that combine with project scope, time, and cost data. It is, therefore, necessary to know ejsionline.net, as it provides an ability to give a true picture of performance versus the planned project for effective management of complex projects.

If students or professionals in project management, cost control, and project finance, among whom were the project managers, cost engineers, and financial analysts, they should master EVM in its entirety. Mastery in the subject in Atlanta shall make them predict the outputs of the project more accurately, manage the budget most efficiently, and assure that the completion of the project takes place in time and within the budget.

The Knowledge Academy’s 3 Day course in Atlanta provides delegates with the necessary skills to deploy EVM principles effectively within their projects. All concepts are discussed and applied in practice during the course, making sure that delegates are able to apply the EVM techniques at their places of work for better project delivery and improved financial management right away.

Course Objectives

  • To understand the principles and fundamentals of Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • To learn how to integrate project scope, time, and cost measures to establish a robust EVM system.
  • To master the interpretation of EVM metrics for effective project performance analysis
  • To develop the skills necessary to forecast project outcomes using EVM data accurately.
  • To explore advanced EVM techniques and their applications in managing complex projects.
  • To prepare delegates for practical implementation of EVM strategies in their project management practices.

The delegates in Atlanta will learn and acquire skills in implementing Earned Value Management strategies effectively in their projects on completion of the course. This will improve their ability to make better decisions, therefore raising the performance and financial management of their projects with an improved success rate in their projects.  

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What’s included in this Earned Value Management Black Belt Course?

  • Earned Value Management Black Belt Examination
  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • Earned Value Management Black Belt Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack

Earned Value Management Black Belt Exam

To achieve the Earned Value Management Black Belt, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 30 
  • Total Marks: 30 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 65%, or 19/30 Marks 
  • Duration: 60 Minutes
  • Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book

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Founded in 1837, Atlanta is the capital of the American state of Georgia. It is the most populated city in the state with an estimated 463,878 inhabitants. During the 1960s Atlanta gained the reputation of “the city too busy to hate” following the Civil Rights Movement where citizens and leaders made their progressive views heard.


Atlanta has a very diverse economy with demanding sectors such as: Information Technology, Professional and Business services, logistics and media operations. Some of Atlanta’s famous landmarks include: the ‘World of Coca-Cola’, Centennial Olympic Park which is the home of the 1996 Olympic games and there is also the CNN Center which provides behind-the-scene tours for the TV News Network. There are many Higher Education facilities in Atlanta such as;  Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University, Georgia State University and Clark Atlanta University.

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Earned Value Management Training | Earned Value Management Black Belt Training in Atlanta FAQs

Earned Value Management (EVM) Black Belt is an advanced certification that validates expertise in applying EVM principles at a strategic level to manage complex projects effectively.
This course includes advanced EVM principles, strategic application, project performance analysis, case studies, hands-on exercises, and Black Belt certification exam preparation.
Yes, the course typically includes an exam to assess your mastery of advanced EVM concepts and qualify for the Black Belt certification.
Benefits of this training include mastering advanced EVM techniques, enhancing strategic project management skills, improving career prospects, and qualifying for leadership roles in project management.
The certification validates your ability to apply advanced EVM techniques strategically, ensuring effective management of complex, large-scale projects.
Yes, we offer tailored corporate training courses that can be customised to meet the specific needs of an organisation and its employees.
There are no formal prerequisites for this Earned Value Management Black Belt Course.
The course is advanced and challenging, suitable for experienced project managers and professionals with a strong understanding of EVM principles.
The duration of this course spans across 2 days.
Yes. The Knowledge Academy offers 24/7 support for delegates before, during, and after this course.
This certification benefits Project Directors, Senior Project Managers, Program Managers, and professionals overseeing complex projects.
The Knowledge Academy provides flexible self-paced training for these courses. Self-paced training is beneficial for individuals who have an independent learning style and wish to study at their own pace and convenience.
Jobs include Project Director, Senior Program Manager, EVM Analyst, and Strategic Project Consultant.
Holding this certification demonstrates advanced proficiency in EVM, enhancing your credibility and career prospects in high-level project management roles.
You’ll learn advanced EVM techniques, strategic application, complex project performance analysis, and how to apply EVM at an organisational level.
Senior Project Managers, Program Managers, Project Directors, and professionals seeking to enhance their strategic project management skills should attend.
Should you encounter any difficulties accessing the course materials, our customer support team is available to assist and promptly resolve any issues you may encounter.
The course equips you with advanced EVM skills, enabling you to manage large-scale projects strategically and advance your career in project leadership roles.
Experience in EVM or completion of foundational EVM courses is typically required to qualify for the Black Belt Training.
Consider applying your advanced skills in real-world projects, pursuing leadership roles, or advancing to other strategic project management certifications.
No, there are no requirements for taking this Earned Value Management Black Belt Course.
Yes, a background in foundational EVM Courses or equivalent experience is necessary to fully benefit from the Black Belt Training.
The training fees for Earned Value Management Black Beltin Atlanta starts from $2295
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for Earned Value Management Black Belt.
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