Experience the 'Aha!' moment and unlock the hidden potential within your projects. Through the remarkable power of function analysis in value engineering, you can discover dramatic shifts in understanding and create groundbreaking solutions.
This practical and comprehensive training will revolutionize your approach to design and problem-solving. You'll delve into the powerful principles and techniques of Function Analysis, a new paradigm for framing solutions.
Learn to effectively define project scope and pinpoint areas for improvement. Experience a transformative framework for understanding how projects function, identifying key needs, and anticipating user desires. This training utilizes the clear and concise language of Value Engineering, grounded in industry-leading standards like ASTM E1699 (Standard Practice for Performing Value Engineering (VE)/Value Analysis (VA) of Projects, Products and Processes) and SAVE International’s Certification Program.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or a curious beginner, this course offers valuable insights applicable across various sectors, including product design, construction, and process improvement.
YOU NEED THIS TRAINING IF:
You are a professional responsible for improving projects in an environment where all low-hanging fruits are no longer available, and you need to use a different approach to find innovative ideas.
You are currently a Certified Value Specialist (CVS) and want to hone your Function Analysis skills for more than one industry
You want to sharpen your facilitation skills in Function Analysis for your future VA/VE Studies
You are looking to complete Professional Development Units (PDUs) under the Function Analysis Competence
You are preparing for the Certified Value Specialist (CVS) exam
You have been part of a VA/VE team and experienced Function Analysis under the leadership of a CVS, and you now want to learn it yourself
You completed a Value Methodology Fundamentals 1 course and want to sharpen your Function Analysis skills beyond what is presented in it
You just feel Value Engineering is fun!
COURSE CONTENT
Basics of Function Analysis
What is a Function
Why Function Analysis
Functions vs. Activities
History
Function Analysis and Value Engineering
Practice and Discussion: Functions or Activities
Definition of the Study Scope
Classification of Functions
Basic Functions
Higher-Order Functions
Secondary Functions
Lower-Order Functions
Team Practice
Function Identification
Function Worksheets
Graphical Identification
Functions in Different Industries
Manufactured Products
Construction Projects
Processes
Team Practice
Preview of the series
FAST Diagrams
Allocation of Resources
Adjourn
Bonus Activity: Basic + Higher-Order Functions Treasure Hunt
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