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Earned Value Management: EIA 748 And The EVMS Validation Process

Why Take This Course?

For organizations that are bidding on a contract with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) validation requirements (FAR 52.234-4, DFAR 252.234-7001, or equivalent), or that are planning to bid on such a contract in the near future, this executive-level course will help you understand the requirements for proposal submission, pre-award preparations, and the post-award validation process. 

Who Will Benefit?

Stakeholders who will be involved in supporting the DCMA or Cognizant Federal Agency (CFA)* Compliance Review, including program managers, finance managers, and company executives.

What Will I Learn?

  • Identify the EVMS contractual requirements for the federal agency contracts my company is targeting
  • Describe a fully EIA-748 compliant management system, including tools and information, business processes, roles and responsibilities, and supporting documentation and artifacts
  • Identify the areas of your organization involved in establishing and maintaining a compliant EVM system
  • Develop an EVM Plan to include to your proposal if you do not have a CFA validated EVMS
  • Plan what steps must be taken pre and post award to prepare for an EVMS Compliance Review
  • Follow the EVMS Compliance Review process for the identified Cognizant Federal Agency (CFA)*, including expectations and timelines

*Note that each agency has their requirements for validation and unique procedures for performing Compliance Reviews. The content of this course is tailored for the federal agency (or agencies) that you support.

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Course Logistics

Duration
3 Hours
 
Delivery
Instructor-led (in-person or online)
 
Student PCs are not required
 
Class Size
Unlimited
 
Prerequisites
A basic understanding of Earned Value Management is recommended but not required

ADDITIONAL COURSE OFFERINGS

Introduction to Earned Value Management (EVM)

Introduction to Earned Value Management (EVM)

During this interactive course, a member of our expert staff will introduce students to the concepts underlying Earned Value Management (EVM).

Principles of Earned Value Management (EVM) 

Principles of Earned Value Management (EVM) 

This course introduces students to the basic components of managing projects using earned value management principles.

The DCMA 14-Point Schedule Assessment

The DCMA 14-Point Schedule Assessment

This course introduces students to the DCMA 14-Point Schedule Analysis metrics, including an explanation of each of the metrics and how they apply to scheduling best practices. 

Introduction to CPM Scheduling

Introduction to CPM Scheduling

During this interactive course, a member of our expert staff will introduce students to the fundamental concepts of the Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling technique. This course does not teach any particular software, but should be considered a prerequisite to scheduling software training.

 
Control Account Scheduling Using Microsoft Project 

Control Account Scheduling Using Microsoft Project 

This course introduces students to building a control account schedule in Microsoft Project or Project Online that will be part of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

 
Earned Value Analysis Using Empower™

Earned Value Analysis Using Empower

Master the skills to analyze cost and schedule performance, empowering you to make informed business decisions that drive program and project success.

 

Training & Education

Integrated Master Scheduling Using Microsoft Project

This course introduces students to building an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in Microsoft Project that conforms to federal contract reporting standards and industry best-practices.

 

Variance Analysis Reporting (VAR) Using Empower™

Variance Analysis Reporting Using Empower

Designed specifically for Control Account Managers (CAMs), this course will equip you with the tools and techniques needed to master root-cause analysis and craft clear, impactful VARs.

 
Training & Education

Earned Value Analysis Using Proteus Envision

Master the skills to analyze cost and schedule performance, empowering you to make informed business decisions that drive program and project success.

Training & Education

Variance Analysis Reporting Using Proteus Envision

Designed specifically for Control Account Managers (CAMs), this course will equip you with the tools and techniques needed to master root-cause analysis and craft clear, impactful VARs.