Analyze Project Performance: Earned Value is a beginner-level course for project managers and team leads who need to answer two critical questions with confidence: “Are we on budget?” and “Are we on schedule?”
Analyze Project Performance: Earned Value
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Analyze Project Performance: Earned Value
This course is part of Advanced Project Operations & Automation Specialization
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Use earned value metrics (CPI & SPI) to evaluate project cost and schedule performance and recommend data-based actions for improvement.
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December 2025
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This course is part of the Advanced Project Operations & Automation Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course
In this foundational module, learners explore the power of Earned Value Management (EVM) as a practical tool for objective project oversight. They will see why tracking costs alone does not reveal the true project health and how EVM provides a complete picture by integrating scope, schedule, and cost data. Through step-by-step instruction and guided practice, learners will calculate the three core Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics that form the basis of performance measurement. These three metrics are Planned Value (PV), which is the authorized budget for work scheduled; Earned Value (EV), which is the authorized budget for work actually completed; and Actual Cost (AC), which is the total cost incurred for the work performed. By the end of this module, learners will be able to calculate and compare these metrics using a real project dataset—building the foundation for analyzing cost and schedule performance in later modules.
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1 reading2 assignments
In this module, learners move from calculating core metrics to analyzing project efficiency using two key performance indices: the Cost Performance Index (CPI) and the Schedule Performance Index (SPI). These indicators reveal how efficiently a project is using its budget and time compared with the original plan. Through guided examples and hands-on practice, learners will calculate CPI and SPI from real project data, interpret what the results mean, and use these insights to describe overall project health. By the end of the module, learners will be able to turn data into clear, evidence-based assessments that support project control and stakeholder communication.
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1 video1 reading2 assignments
An analysis only adds value when it drives meaningful action. In this final module, you will move from interpreting data to applying it. You will learn how to use your performance diagnosis—based on CPI and SPI—to develop a clear, specific, and evidence-based recommendation that can inform project decisions and corrective actions. You will practice converting quantitative findings into strategic decisions, aligning with the PMI PMBOK Guide’s Monitor and Control Project Work and Perform Integrated Change Control processes. By the end of this module, you will have the confidence to communicate performance insights and recommend data-driven adjustments to improve project outcomes.
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