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Project Management

Earned Value Management in Practice

Earned value management integrates scope, schedule and cost to show objectively how a project is performing and where it is heading. This practical course teaches how to set up the performance measurement baseline, measure progress, calculate variances and indices, forecast final cost and completion, and use earned value data to make timely management decisions.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Percentage-complete guesses hide problems until it is too late. Earned value gives early, reliable warning so you can act in time.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

Step-by-step calculation exercises, spreadsheet models, a running project case and interpretation workshops.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

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

  • Explain earned value concepts and terminology
  • Build a performance measurement baseline
  • Measure progress objectively
  • Calculate cost and schedule variances and indices
  • Forecast estimate at completion and completion dates
  • Report and act on earned value results
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Project managers and planners
  • Project control and cost engineers
  • PMO staff
  • Contract managers
  • Project sponsors
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Baseline development
  • Progress measurement
  • Variance analysis
  • Forecasting
  • Performance reporting
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1EVM Fundamentals

  1. 09:00–10:08Why earned value
  2. 10:08–11:00Planned value, earned value and actual cost
  3. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  4. 11:30–11:45Planned value, earned value and actual cost (continued)
  5. 11:45–12:53Key terms
  6. 12:53–14:00Exercise: simple project

Day 2Building the Baseline

  1. 09:00–10:08Work breakdown structure
  2. 10:08–11:00Control accounts and work packages
  3. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  4. 11:30–11:45Control accounts and work packages (continued)
  5. 11:45–12:53Time-phased budgets
  6. 12:53–14:00Workshop: baseline setup

Day 3Measuring Performance

  1. 09:00–10:08Progress measurement methods
  2. 10:08–11:00Variances and indices
  3. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  4. 11:30–11:45Variances and indices (continued)
  5. 11:45–12:53Interpreting results
  6. 12:53–14:00Exercise: monthly status

Day 4Forecasting

  1. 09:00–10:08Estimate at completion methods
  2. 10:08–11:00To-complete performance index
  3. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  4. 11:30–11:45To-complete performance index (continued)
  5. 11:45–12:53Schedule forecasting
  6. 12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Using EVM for Decisions

  1. 09:00–10:08Reporting to management
  2. 10:08–11:00Corrective actions
  3. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  4. 11:30–11:45Corrective actions (continued)
  5. 11:45–12:53EVM in contracts
  6. 12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Rome 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Barcelona 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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£2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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£1,250.-Register
London 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Rome 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Vienna 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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£2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Rome 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 10 May - 14 May 2027
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 10 May - 14 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 31 May - 4 Jun 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 31 May - 4 Jun 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Barcelona 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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£2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Vienna 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
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£2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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