Description
This three-day course is designed to explore key competencies for project managers relating to business and financial management. You will develop application and analysis skills for estimating costs by using cost-related information to manage project financials and assemble a viable business case. This course will teach earned value management (EVM) skills as a tool for tracking contractor performance, managing risk, and adjusting project strategy. You will be able to apply your skills in managing the operational business dynamics within the scope of federal projects.
Learning Objectives
- Construct a viable business case based on sound cost-benefit analysis
- Identify cost estimating processes, methods, techniques, and analytical principles
- Utilize cost estimating and cost analysis to formulate financial programs and budgets
- Use earned value management (EVM) to forecast and track program/project performance
- Analyze and allocate funds within the appropriations categories
- Understand risk using EVM indicators and employ adjustment techniques as needed
Course ID
FPM 233
Length
3 Days
CLPs
24
PDUs
24
Modality
In-person
Virtual