The EVM Certification is a self-paced, proprietary training course covering Scheduling & Earned Value Management (EVM).

Level 1 (100) course content ranges from beginner to intermediate levels with multiple class offerings in topics dealing with Scheduling (IMS100), EVM (EVM100), Technology (AZT100), and Consulting (CT100). Each class is carefully designed to include written material, practical examples, and hands-on activities. After the course work has been completed for each class level, a comprehensive evaluation exam is offered. With this approach, the certification is a guided and sequential process. The hands-on component reinforces the concepts, helping the users advance from the theoretical to hands-on implementation.
The IMS 100 series deals with all levels of scheduling topics. The series starts off with an introduction to MS Project Scheduling. Subsequent coursework includes Integrated Master Plan (IMP) fundamentals, schedule construction, updating status, and health metrics. Included in the coursework is an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Lab, plus an overview of the Defense Contract Management (Agency DCMA) 14 Point Assessment metrics.

The EVM 100 series outlines the basic tenants of earned value. Included in the coursework is a review of a System Description, which documents the process and procedures for any Earned Value Management System (EVMS), is also covered in this series. Outputs from the EVMS to the stakeholders and customers are outlined in the coursework for the Contract Performance Report (CPR) and in the EVMS Workshop, which covers Variance Analysis Reporting (VARs)
The AZT 100 series outlines the use of the AzTech toolset. After an overview of the product offerings, the use of Run!AzTech, a multi-functional add-in for MS Project, is introduced. Also covered in this series is the use of the AzTech Compare tool, which easily documents changes between files. Another useful tool covered is the AutoVAR, used to generate VARs, analysis, and cost metrics. For schedule assessment in Excel, the course for the StopLight tool illustrates the use of this template to populate health metrics by CAM for both detailed tasks and milestone deliverables. In the last part of the series, coursework outlining the AzTech Process Wheel provides the student with a roadmap for a full IMS assessment.

The CT100 series provides tips on consulting skills, as well as additional tips for the use of Excel and Access in EVMS analysis. Concise and professional stakeholder reporting by PowerPoint is also covered in this coursework.

Each area also has a Level II (200) course catalog. These courses cover advanced concepts with Level 1 courses as prerequisites.

For Scheduling, advanced topics include calendars, working time, task types, leads and lags, baseline management, resource analysis, advanced critical path analysis, and advanced IMS Reporting. Proper use of these options and techniques can greatly improve schedule health and metrics, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to stakeholders.

For Earned Value Management, advanced analysis topics include Schedule Variance (SV), Cost Variance (CV), Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance index (CPI), Variance Analysis Reports (VARs), Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC).

For Advanced Tool Technology, the coursework is tailored to the student’s needs, dealing with tool architecture and the development of analytical toolsets.

For Consulting, advanced topics include in-depth MS Access, and Excel topics, as well as other advanced software instruction for analysis and stakeholder reporting.