Skip to main content
NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysEVEPC

Training on Earned Value Management (EVM) for Effective Project Control

Master Earned Value Management (EVM) for Effective Project Control. Learn to measure project performance, identify variances, and make informed decisions to optimize project delivery.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

View all dates

Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

Earned Value Management (EVM) is a powerful project management technique used to measure project performance and progress. This 5-day intensive course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge required to apply EVM principles effectively. Through a mix of theory and practical exercises, participants will learn how to integrate scope, cost, and schedule measures to evaluate project health, forecast future performance, and make informed decisions. The course covers the fundamentals of EVM, as well as advanced applications for managing risks, improving project visibility, and ensuring project success.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Project Managers
  • Program Managers
  • Project Control Analysts
  • Cost Estimators
  • Financial Analysts
  • Risk Managers
  • Project Management Professionals (PMPs)
  • Engineers involved in project cost control
  • Anyone responsible for tracking project performance and progress
Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the core concepts of Earned Value Management and its importance in project control.
  • Apply EVM to integrate cost, schedule, and scope for comprehensive project performance evaluation.
  • Utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI) for tracking.
  • Forecast project outcomes using EVM techniques, including Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC).
  • Identify risks and issues through EVM analysis and take corrective actions to keep projects on track.
  • Leverage EVM reports to enhance communication with stakeholders and senior management.
  • Align EVM techniques with project management standards (PMBOK, PRINCE2).
Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to Earned Value Management (EVM)

  • Overview of EVM and its role in project management
  • Key concepts: Planned Value (PV), Earned Value (EV), Actual Cost (AC)
  • Setting up an EVM system: Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Baselines
  • The EVM Process: Planning, Measuring, Analyzing, and Controlling

Module 2: Performance Measurement Techniques

  • Introduction to EVM performance indicators (CPI, SPI)
  • Calculating Cost Variance (CV) and Schedule Variance (SV)
  • Performance metrics in different project phases
  • Interpreting EVM data for project health assessment

Module 3: Forecasting and Predictive Analysis

  • Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC)
  • Techniques for forecasting cost and schedule performance
  • Variance analysis and trend analysis
  • Practical exercises: Forecasting project outcomes using EVM data

Module 4: Advanced Applications of EVM

  • Integrating EVM with Risk Management
  • Managing changes and rebaselining in EVM
  • Using EVM in Agile and hybrid project environments
  • Case studies: Solving real-world project issues with EVM

Module 5: EVM Reporting and Stakeholder Communication

  • Creating and interpreting EVM reports
  • Communicating project performance to stakeholders
  • Best practices for EVM implementation in organizations
  • Final project: Applying EVM to a sample project
Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Enhances project monitoring and control, ensuring better schedule and budget adherence

  • Improves visibility into project performance and potential risks

  • Supports data-driven decision-making and timely corrective actions

Personal Impact

  • Develops expertise in applying EVM principles in real projects

  • Strengthens skills in performance analysis, forecasting, and project control

  • Increases professional credibility and career advancement opportunities in project management

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

Full calendar
FAQs

Common questions.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

To teach you how to use EVM to objectively measure project performance, providing a single integrated view of your project's scope, schedule, and cost.

Course finder

Find the right course for you

Prefer to talk it through? Send us an enquiry and a facilitator will scope a fit within a business day.

For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Earned Value Management (EVM) for Effective Project Control in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.