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Earned Value in South Africa
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A 3-day course where you practise planning, measuring, and controlling projects with Earned Value, with hands-on work and exam practice.
THE BIG PICTURE
About this course
Earned Value certification demonstrates the ability to apply Earned Value Management to plan, measure and control project performance. It is awarded by APMG International at Foundation and Practitioner levels. Across three days you cover the EVM lifecycle: building a Performance Measurement Baseline, defining WBS/OBS/CBS and control accounts, measuring progress, calculating key indices, analysing variances, forecasting outcomes and reporting. You will work through realistic datasets in spreadsheets, interpret management information, and discuss governance and tailoring. Assessment is by exams set and administered by APMG International at Foundation and Practitioner levels. You can sit the exams after the course or by self‑study; this class includes exam preparation activities and a timed mock. APMG International owns the certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner.
What you’ll learn
- Explain core EVM terms, principles and the purpose of the Performance Measurement Baseline
- Develop a simple WBS/OBS/CBS and define control accounts with measurable work packages
- Select appropriate progress measurement methods and collect status data with quality checks
- Calculate and interpret EV metrics (CV, SV, CPI, SPI) and explain their management meaning
- Produce forecasts (EAC, ETC, TCPI), set variance thresholds and recommend corrective actions
- Prepare concise EV reports and communicate insights to sponsors and stakeholders
- Apply governance concepts including control account management and baseline maintenance
- Practise exam-style questions and complete a timed mock to prepare for the Foundation/Practitioner exams
A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
3-day Earned Value agenda
3 instructor-led days (24 contact hours) mapped to the exam domains. Each day combines short concept sessions, hands-on practice on a running case study and exam-style questions.
- Learning route
- 3 recommended days
- Practical work
- 3 guided activities
- Finish with
- Mock exam + certification exam
Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.
Day 1Foundations and planning baselinePrinciples, terminology, WBS/OBS/CBS, control accounts, baselining and progress measurement
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–10:30 · Introduction to EVM, terminology, principles and course overview
- 10:45–12:15 · Scope definition: WBS/OBS/CBS and establishing control accounts
- 13:15–14:30 · Planning and scheduling inputs; creating the Performance Measurement Baseline
- 14:45–16:00 · Measuring progress methods and data quality considerations
- 16:10–17:00 · Exam-style practice questions: core terms and PV/EV/AC concepts
- 17:00–17:30 · Day 1 review and Q&A
Put it into practice
Build a simple Performance Measurement Baseline in a spreadsheet from a given WBS, budget and schedule. Identify control accounts and choose progress measurement methods for three work packages.
You’ll take away
Baseline plan and control account register (starter workbook)
Day 2Measurement, analysis and forecastingEV calculations, forecasting, variance analysis, governance and control account management
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–10:30 · Recap and EV calculations: CV, SV, CPI, SPI with worked examples
- 10:45–12:15 · Forecasting techniques: EAC, ETC, TCPI and underlying assumptions
- 13:15–14:30 · Variance analysis, exception thresholds and corrective actions
- 14:45–16:00 · Governance: roles, control account management and integrated baseline reviews
- 16:10–17:00 · Exam-style practice questions: metrics, forecasting and interpretation
- 17:00–17:30 · Day 2 review and preparation for Practitioner-style scenarios
Put it into practice
Analyse a project status dataset to compute EV metrics and produce a forecast with recommended actions. Present findings in a brief stand-up with peer feedback.
You’ll take away
Completed EV metrics and forecasting workbook
Day 3Application, reporting and exam readinessReporting, interpretation, change control, tailoring and exam technique
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–10:30 · Recap and application: tailoring EVM to different project contexts
- 10:45–12:15 · Reporting: performance dashboards, narrative and stakeholder communication
- 13:15–14:30 · Integrated change control and maintaining the baseline
- 14:45–16:00 · Practitioner-style scenario workshop and exam techniques
- 16:10–17:00 · Timed mock exam (Foundation or Practitioner focus as appropriate)
- 17:00–17:30 · Mock debrief, personal study plan and exam booking guidance
Put it into practice
Work through a scenario to interpret EV reports, recommend actions and draft a short status summary. Compare approaches and rationale in a facilitated discussion.
You’ll take away
Personal exam study plan and mock exam feedback notes
Bring it all together
Certification exam: Earned Value, awarded by APMG International. Confirm the current exam format with the awarding body when you book. Every attendee also receives a MindClick certificate of completion for 24 contact hours.
What you receive
You earn two separate credentials. The sample shows the MindClick training certificate.
- MindClick certificate of completion: 3 days, 24 contact hours, issued to every attendee who completes the course.
- Earned Value: issued by APMG International when you meet its requirements and pass the exam.
Before you choose your learning route
Session timings are indicative; the trainer may adjust them for the group. Exam details reflect the awarding body’s published information at the time of writing; confirm the current version when you book.
APMG International owns this certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of APMG International.
Fees
| Delivery format | Fee per learner | Exam fee |
|---|---|---|
| Live online | $2,800 USD ≈ R 46,650 |
Included |
| Classroom | $4,500 USD ≈ R 75,000 |
Included |
Local amounts are indicative only, converted at the rate captured on 2026-10-02. You are charged in USD and your bank sets the final rate.
One awarding-body certification exam attempt is included in the training fee. Confirm the current fee, any applicable tax and what the fee covers in writing before you pay.
Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisites are typically required for Foundation. Practitioner usually requires a pass at Foundation level; project scheduling and cost control experience is recommended. Please bring photo ID, a non-programmable calculator and a laptop for exercises.
Who is this course for?
- Project Managers, Project Planners, and Project Coordinators.
- Professionals who oversee new initiatives such as managers, Program Managers, and department leads.
- Individuals who have worked (or will work) on reporting the earned value of projects.
- Individuals who need to fully understand how to interpret earned value reports and exceed project delivery outcomes.
FIND YOUR START
Confirmed batch starts
Choose a published start, then review your offer in the same enrollment flow. A start date is not the full timetable or a seat reservation.
Choose your country & monthStarts
- Training location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Local timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
Venue and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Local timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
Venue and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Local timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
Joining details and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Local timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
Joining details and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Local timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
Venue and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Local timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
Venue and full session timetable to be supplied.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the course?
3 days, 24 contact hours, normally 09:00 to 17:30 with breaks. The agenda follows the exam domains and the final day includes a mock exam.
Is the exam included?
Yes. Outside India the fee includes one certification exam attempt. Retakes are booked and paid directly with the awarding body.
What does this course cost?
Outside India this 3-day course is listed at USD 2,800 per learner for live online delivery and USD 4,500 for classroom delivery. Both fees include one certification exam attempt. Pricing for India is confirmed separately by an advisor. Taxes and the final offer are confirmed in writing before you pay.
Are there prerequisites?
No formal prerequisites are typically required for Foundation. Practitioner usually requires a pass at Foundation level; project scheduling and cost control experience is recommended. Please bring photo ID, a non-programmable calculator and a laptop for exercises.
What certificate will I receive?
Two credentials. MindClick issues a certificate of completion for 24 contact hours to every attendee. APMG International issues the Earned Value certification when you pass the exam and meet its requirements.
Is MindClick an accredited training partner for this certification?
MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of APMG International. The exams and certification are administered by APMG International.
Where is classroom training delivered?
Singapore and Dubai are the priority classroom markets for this catalog. Classroom delivery is also available in the other listed countries, and live online delivery is available everywhere. Venues are confirmed per booking; a listed city is a training market, not an owned campus.
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