Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DAU-0363
Version:
1
Organization's ID:
CACQ 009
Organization:
Defense Acquisition University
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
Approximately 38 hours
Minimum Passing Score:
80
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Project Management: Execution, Monitoring and Control
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to cover the following topics: Understanding the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB), Performing Variance Analysis; Analyzing Trends, Understanding Earned Value Techniques, Generating a Government Estimate at Completion (EAC); Interpreting Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) Outputs, and practice using EVM as an integrated program management tool. The Practitioner Earned Value Management (EVM) Credential includes six on-line assets, one instructor-led asset, and a comprehensive assessment.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the concept of the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) in EVM.
  • Practice EVM variance analysis on program management data.
  • Analyze EVM data to determine program execution trends.
  • Demonstrate how different Earned Value techniques influence Cost and Schedule Variance metrics.
  • Use various methodologies to compute a reasonable government Estimate at Completion (EAC).
  • Evaluate a Schedule Risk Assessment.
  • Analyze a program scenario and accompanying documents
  • Evaluate the schedule status of a contractor schedule.
  • Evaluate a Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA)
  • Evaluate contractor technical, schedule and cost drivers
  • Generate informed recommendations to support Integrated Program Management decisions

General Topics:

  • Earned Value ManagementIntegrated Program Management ModelPerformance Measurement Baseline Schedule Health/Status/Risk Assessment Program Execution Trend Analysis Cost and Schedule Variance Metrics 10 Integrated Program Management Data Analysis Report (IPMDAR)Estimate at Completion Cost ProjectionsTechnical, Schedule, and Cost Drivers
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials
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