Sir Ganttalot helps you prepare for the PMP exam by explaining Earned Value Management. This is a three part lesson. Part 1 covers basic concepts, ie how to derive PV (Planned Value), EV (Earned Value) and AC Actual Cost. (These terms are also known as BCWS, BCWP and ACWP respectively.) Part 2 shows how to apply these items to calculate variances (SV – Schedule Variance, CV – Cost Variance, SPI – Schedule Performance Index, CPI – Cost Performance Index). Part 3 explains how Earned Value ……