Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DAU-0281
Version:
2
Organization's ID:
EVM 101
Organization:
Defense Acquisition University - now Warfighting Acquisition University (WarU)
Location:
Online
Length:
16 hours
Minimum Passing Score:
80
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Business Administration
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce Earned Value Management (EVM) policy, analysis, and management processes as they apply to DoW integrated program management. Professionals learn the processes related to establishing and maintaining the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB); learn how to measure performance using data reports, metrics, graphs; and learn how EVM data can support a program manger's risk assessment.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Recognize key concepts about Earned Value Management (EVM) as an integrated program management tool that integrates cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  • Describe the Earned Value Management System guidelines.
  • Describe DoD EVM policy and implementation activities.
  • Describe the integrated management framework used in implementing Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Describe the roles and responsibilities of agencies, teams, and individuals in the Earned Value Management (EVM) process.
  • Explain key points about the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) in Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Describe the three key phases in developing the PMB.
  • Given Department of Defense (DoD) policy and guidance documents, recognize the Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) process.
  • Describe how the contractor monthly performance measurement information is documented in the Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) and submitted to the Government.
  • Recognize the fundamentals of integrated performance measurement.
  • Calculate earned value metrics.
  • Recognize the key elements of an Integrated Analysis Model that addresses the following 3 top level steps: Analyze Past Performance, Predict Future Performance, Formulate a Plan of Action.
  • Demonstrate the Analyze Past Performance step of the Integrated Analysis Model.
  • Demonstrate the Predict Future Performance step of the Integrated Analysis Model.
  • Recognize contractor PMB maintenance processes, as documented in their Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
  • Recognize Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes for the incorporation of contract changes into the PMB.
  • Recognize contractor internal replanning processes as a category of change to the PMB.
  • Describe how formal reprogramming uses over target baseline/over target schedule (OTB/OTS) to implement changes to the PMB.

General Topics:

  • Integrated Baseline Review (IBR)
  • Performance Measurement Baseline
  • Terminology, data reports, metrics, graphs, and management processes associated with EVM as they apply to DoD acquisition management
  • Earned value metrics
  • Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR)
  • Plan of Action steps for the Integrated Analysis Model
  • Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
Supplemental Materials
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