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Earned Value Management & Earned Schedule (24 PDUs)
With this course you will develop understanding and ability to apply Earned value Management and Earned Schedule to project management and process management.
- Master EVM end-to-end: build baselines, compute EV/PV/AC, CPI/SPI, forecast EAC/ETC, and perform variance analysis—practice with worked examples.
- PMI-aligned credit: 24 PDUs (Ways of Working) / 24 contact hours with an instant completion certificate and step-by-step CCRS submission guidance.
- Interactive learning: real world examples to ensure you can apply EVM confidently on real projects.
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| Title | Course Type | Duration | Price | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earned Value Management & Earned Schedule (24 PDUs) | Online | 30 Days | $495 | Register |
Earned Value & Earned Schedule Management (24 PDUs)
This course is suitable for middle or upper management and professionals with 5-6 years of project management experience. With this course you will develop understanding and ability to apply Earned value Management and Earned Schedule to project management and process management. Ideally, course takers should have previously passed the Project Management Institute’s (PMI)® Project Management Professional (PMP)®, or similar exam, and/or have significant experience in running projects.
This was an extremely valuable course that helped to fine tune my knowledge of the project management concept. I highly recommend this course.
Frederick R
May, 2025
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Earned Value Management
- Earned Value Management – 24 PDUs/contact hours
- Self-study plan designed with your success in mind
- Developed by Walt Lipke the project management industry's widely acclaimed EVM expert
- Incorporates our highly acclaimed adult accelerated learning techniques developed by Colin Rose
- Unique & Innovative learning experience combines online and self-study techniques
What You'll Get?
- Real life case studies from Dr.Barbara Doll decades of research in critical chain project management
- Incorporates a combination of adult accelerated learning techniques
- EVM and Earned Schedule study guide (Extra shipping charges applicable for addresses out side USA)
- 30-day access to online course
Learning Strategies
- MasterItFaster? Techniques from Colin Rose
- Multiple learning styles
- Repetition through various instructional methods
- Using different ways of assimilating the same knowledge
- Mnemonics and study aids for instant recall
- Online practice tests
- Information needed to be memorized is compressed and summarized
- Developing of test-taking strategies
Course Contents
This course is consistent with PMI’s The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) approach to project earned value management. While covering the same ground, it explores the topic in greater depth and with the broadest practical application in mind. It incorporates the latest findings from recent published literature based on our instructors’ research.
Introduction to EVM
- Why Apply EVM?
- What Governs EVM Practice?
- What Does an EVM System Look Like?
- EVM Application? To What? How? Help Available?
- Evaluating Project Performance Using EVM
- Examples and Discussion
- Earned Value Management Limitations
- Does EVM Address Product Quality?
- Earned Schedule
Earned Schedule Concept
- Terminology and Status
- Application Results
- Duration Prediction
- Schedule Analysis
- Summary
- Earned Schedule Calculator
- Project Management with EVM
Standard EVM Analysis
- Project Management Indicators
- Fundamental Management Strategies
- Developing a Project Recovery Strategy
- Management Decision & Action
- Advanced Topics, Review, Future and Wrap-Up
Earned Value Research
- Project Management Indicators
- Fundamental Management Strategies
- Developing a Project Recovery Strategy
- Management Decision & Action
- Advanced Topics, Review, Future and Wrap-Up
Why PMTI?
This exceptional Earned Value Management and Earned Schedule training course was designed, developed, and is delivered online by Walt Lipke. Walt Lipke recently retired as the deputy chief of the Software Division at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center. He has over 35 years of experience in the development, maintenance, and management of software for automated testing of avionics. This course is full of real life examples. His highly skilled knowledge and experience is coupled with proven adult accelerated techniques that not only enhance the learning process but encourages the retention and application of such learning.
System Requirements
- A high-bandwidth internet connection
- Internet Explorer 6.0 or better
- Intel Pentium 500 MHz or better
- 64 MB ram or better
- MP3 audio player
- Audio speakers
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I be able to do after this course?
Build performance baselines, calculate EV/PV/AC, analyze CPI/SPI, and forecast EAC/ETC with real project data.
How many PDUs and which categories?
24 PDUs / 24 contact hours, primarily Ways of Working (Talent Triangle).
Format & pacing?
Live online with recordings; paced across multiple sessions to practice calculations between classes.
Are there templates or tools required?
No paid tools required. We use spreadsheet-based exercises and provide calculation guides you can replicate.
Does it cover integration with MS Project or Primavera?
Yes—mapping EVM fields and exporting cost/performance data are demonstrated conceptually (no license required).
Is there a final assessment or project?
Short quizzes plus a capstone exercise to tie together baseline creation, performance tracking, and forecasting.
Can beginners take it?
Yes—no EVM background required. We start with fundamentals and build up to advanced forecasting.
How do I report PDUs?
You’ll receive a certificate and a CCRS how-to with the exact PDU breakdown and course details.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes—issued immediately upon successful completion.
Can this be customized for our industry?
Absolutely—team sessions can use your domain examples (construction, IT, aerospace, manufacturing, etc.).
