• Rules for cost and performance management - including a discussion of earned value measurement (EVM) techniques.
• Earned Value Management - including three key dimensions for each work package.
• Schedule Forecasts - including purpose and measurement during monitoring and controlling
• Cost estimates - including basis of estimates, vendor bid analysis, cost benefit analysis, and cost of quality.
• Budget - including cost baseline, management reserve, control accounts, contingency reserve, activity contingency reserve, and project funding requirements.
• Procurement - including bidder conferences, proposal evaluation, advertising, seller selection, and agreements.