Deltek Acumen Fuse Training Class
Learn how to use Deltek Acumen Fuse
Course information
Learn the fundamentals of Deltek Acumen Fuse in a single day.
Do you need to know how your schedule is performing? Acumen Fuse is a ground-breaking schedule analysis tool. Learn how your team can save time on manual validation and spot and resolve errors quickly so your schedule is optimized.
Acumen Fuse summarizes the detailed analysis with the Fuse Schedule Index which is a single schedule quality indicator giving you the means of scoring the quality of your project. Our fast-paced Deltek Acumen Fuse training is designed to get you started quickly so you can start improving your schedule health. Join one of our experienced instructors for classroom or online training to develop your skills and start using Deltek Acumen Fuse confidently.
After this in-depth course you’ll have a detailed understanding of how to use the compliance capabilities, benchmarking, reporting and of course, identifying how best to use the information to improve your schedule. You will also benefit from understanding how Acumen Fuse fits into your earned value management system so you can continue to manage project performance efficiently.
Our course materials and job aids have been written by consultants with years of experience implementing and using Deltek Acumen Fuse as part of a complete earned value management system (EVMS). They bring their expertise to every lesson, so they can share real-life tips and tricks as well as detailed software knowledge with you.
During this class you will…
- Learn how to navigate Acumen Fuse
- Discover how to customize the options and spot trends
- Understanding how to use Acumen Fuse to perform detailed schedule quality and comprehensive project analysis
- Find out how to compare projects and scenarios
- Learn about Fuse Workbook and how to use this powerful concept
- Discover how to develop and run reports that highlight schedule vulnerabilities and opportunities.
All the core functionality of Deltek Acumen Fuse is covered in this class. Acumen Fuse supports a proven process that allows your organization to improve schedule quality, track trends and ensure greater and more consistent project success.
Who should take this course
This beginners’ Deltek Acumen Fuse training course is for:
- Project managers
- Project schedulers
- Team members responsible for schedule analysis and reporting
Prerequisites: None, but it would help to have a desire to learn new skills and a basic grasp of project scheduling principles.
What’s included
- One day of live instructor-led training, either online, at one of our training centers or your own location
- Sample material for practical experience
- Job aids to support transfer of learning to the workplace
- Comprehensive training manual
- 2-years access to our self-paced Acumen Fuse video training class
Ways to take this course
You can join our Deltek Acumen Fuse training in-person at our training venue in Virginia, or online from wherever you are based.
We also send trainers all over the country to provide training at corporate sites, so if you would like us to come to your offices to deliver the training to a group, get in touch for a personalized quote!
Dates and Prices
Price: $995
Includes instructor-led live training during the course dates and course materials.
Do you have more than 3 people wanting to attend? Call us for our group rates.
Location | Dates | Availability |
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Online | June 6 | Available |
Online | July 14 | Available |
Online | August 1 | Available |
Online | September 6 | Available |
Online | October 3 | Available |
Online | November 8 | Available |
Online | December 5 | Available |
$995

You can also contact us by phone at (703) 910-2600 or email to book places for yourself or colleagues.
Deltek Acumen Fuse Training Course Contents
Wondering what this course will cover? Here’s the complete syllabus for the 1-day course.
Lesson 1 – Introduction & Learning Objectives
- Slide show introduction
- About this course
- The PMI Groups and Acumen
- About Acumen Fuse & Risk
Lesson 2 – Getting to know Acumen
- Basic navigation in Acumen
- Acumen file structure
- What’s up with the S1 // S5 tabs?
- Acumen Help system
Lesson 3 – Analyzing a Single Schedule
- Importing a single project
- Understanding the Activity Table and Gantt Chart area
- Saving your Workbook
- Performing a fuse Schedule Quality Diagnostic
- Understanding the results
- The Acumen Fuse Phase Analyzer
Lesson 4 – Analyzing Snapshots
- Acumen Fuse Activity Metrics and Analysis
- Acumen Logic Analysis
Lesson 5 – Working with Scenarios
- What is an Acumen Scenario?
- Using scenarios
- Accelerating a project using scenarios
Lesson 6 – The Logic Tab
- Reviewing the project using the S2 // Logic tab
- Logic Redundancy
- Logic Sensitivity
Lesson 7 – Benchmarking
- Benchmarking Options
- An Introduction to Benchmarking
- The S2 // Benchmarking tab
Lesson 8 – The Dashboards Tab
- Dashboards Overview
- Using Dashboards
- Publishing Dashboards
Lesson 9 – The Forensics Tab
- Forensics Overview
- Comparing Projects/Snapshots using the Forensics tab
Lesson 10 – Acumen Publishing
- Publishing Introduction
- Publishing Examples

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FAQ
What does the course include?
The course includes one day of training from an experienced instructor plus sample material for completing exercises, training materials and job aids. The live course also includes access to our self-paced video class so you can refresh your knowledge even after you’ve finished the course.
Is this the most up-to-date version of Acumen Fuse?
Yes, we teach the most recent release of the product so you can rest assured that our materials, exercises and training environment are all up to date.
Is there an exam?
No, there is no exam with this Deltek Acumen Fuse training course.
How many people in a class?
We have up to 10 students in our Deltek Acumen Fuse online training classes and classroom courses so you will always get the attention and support you need from the instructor team.
How is the course taught?
The class is taught by an experienced instructor in a live environment. You can choose whether to join us online via our virtual classroom or come to one of our locations in Virginia. As an alternative, if you have a number of delegates wanting to attend this course, we can come to your offices and provide the class onsite.
What if the course gets cancelled?
We guarantee that your course will take place, so you don’t have to worry about cancellations.
Who will my instructor be?
We work with a range of experienced Deltek Acumen Fuse experts who have real-life knowledge of various industries. Nearer your course date you will find out who will be your instructor on the day, but rest assured that they will have been working with Acumen Fuse for many years, and they know all the tips and tricks! They also have a lot of teaching experience so they are able to make your time in the classroom engaging and informative.
How much does the Fuse course cost?
This one-day course costs $995 per person. We can offer discounts if you have several delegates to send on the training. Please get in touch with us if you have more than 3 people and we can extend a discount to your organization.
How do I register?
Simply click here to register online or contact us by phone at (703) 910-2600 or email us.