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VALUE ENGINEERING
Control Number: 110
Course Number: 35VEW01A
Length:36
CEUs: 0.00 PDHs: 0.00 LUs: 0.00 PDUs: 32.00 CMs: 0.00 ACE: 0.00 CEHs: 0.00
Purpose:
This course introduces participants of all professions to the concept of value-based thinking and the function-oriented decision-making process to encourage innovation and improve quality of projects, products, processes, services, and organizations. Students will learn concepts, principles, and skills necessary to enable them to perform effectively as a value study team member; to recognize value-based opportunities; and to identify the benefits of utilizing the Value Methodology (VM).
Description:
Through lectures and practical hands-on group exercises this course introduces participants to value concepts and provides an opportunity to gain experience with the workshop phases of the VM job plan. Students will learn about the value formula and how it is applied to projects, programs, and processes. This course is beneficial to all disciplines. It is a requirement for USACE Value Program Managers to become fully qualified and obtain Value Officer authority. This is a Value Methodology Fundamentals 1 (VMF1) course, led by licensed instructors and approved by SAVE® International. VMF1 is a mandatory preparatory education step toward certification as a Value Methodology Associate (VMA) and Certified Value Specialist (CVS®). Participants who complete this course are eligible to take the VMA exam administered by SAVE® International.
Prerequisites:
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requires federal agencies to train all employees in Value Engineering (VE) management, processes, and best practices. Highest priority should be given to those who are required to complete this course within one year of being selected by District/Division Commanders as a designated Value Program Manager. Further priority should be given to those with grades GS-11 and above. This course is open to all agencies.
Notes:
Notified of the drop of 1/2 day of training.
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