Earned Value Management (2 of 3)

Event Description:

Earned Value Management or EVM is standardized method used by project managers to track and predict progress and performance of a project.  It allows Project Managers with a way to accurately predict the future and overall performance of a project but using information gathered on completed work.  Using EVM one can monitor, report and correct project performance issues earlier in the project’s life than non-EVM managed projects allow.   This 3 part series will serve as a basis for EVM and will allow PM to start their EVM journey.

This presentation (week 2) will demonstrate how to use Microsoft Project to set up a Project that will track EVM. It will cover EVM metrics and steps for measuring EVM.

Learning Objectives:

• How to setup and use Microsoft Project to track EVM.
• What EVM metrics are.
• How to set up a project schedule in Microsoft Project that will track EVM Metrics
• What steps are necessary to track and measure EVM.
• How to Track and Measure EVM using Microsoft Project.

PMI PDUs: 1 Ways of Working, 0 Power Skills, 0 Business Acumen

Presenter Info:

Fletcher Hearns