Estimating Non- IT Projects
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Length: 2 day(s)
Estimating Software Project brings fear to many Information Technologists faces.Estimating
seems to require ESP to be done correctly! This workshop uncovers the "fundamental truths"
of estimating projects and addresses the factors which dramatically cause estimates to be
incorrect.
We cover the foundation approaches for all of todayÂs state-of-the-art software estimating -
from a brief discussion of the fundamental theory to more intensive exploration of the practical
use of the techniques. Many of the techniques can also be used for detailed phase estimating.
The workshop will provide easy tools and automated support techniques that can be used
immediately to estimate more accurately. Participants will leave the class with
spreadsheet templates that apply the estimating approaches covered.
Prerequisites:
The intended audience includes Program and Project Managers, Systems Analysts, Engineers, Project
Office personnel and others who are required to develop estimates early in the development life cycle.
Key individuals from the client community who support project estimates have also found this course
fascinating.Participants should have familiarity with PCs and spreadsheet operations.
Topics Covered Include:
Participants will
be able to:
- Describe
the overall estimating process and the various techniques for creating
early project estimates.
- Ask the key questions which facilitate
identification of project scope and risk.
- Determine which estimating technique to use at
various points in the project lifecycle.
- Understand the factors that can dramatically
affect the project estimates.
- Create detailed estimates by Work Package for
direct quantities, effort-hours and costs.
- Understand
the differences between Estimates and Bids and the role of Assumptions.
- Evaluate
the advantages and disadvantages in applying Metrics-based estimating
techniques and what is required for their effective use within an
organization.
- Immediately
apply the appropriate techniques to current business projects.
Topics Covered
Include:
- Estimating Myths; How
Do You Currently Estimate;Other Techniques
- Estimate Definition; Macro vs Micro-Estimating,
- Estimates verses Bids
- Project Estimating Points & Lifecycle
- Project Scope Identification; Key Questions
- Other Questioning processes: Risk AssessmentRequirements
Decomposition
- Estimating  Advantages and Disadvantages; Estimating
Tendencies
- ROM Estimating and Wide-Band Delphi Estimating
- Expert Estimating
- Comparison Estimating
- Corroborative (Analogy) Estimating
- Algorithmic Estimating  Advantages and Disadvantages
- Algorithmic Methods Overview; Background Foundation
- COCOMO 2.0
- Parametric Estimating  Advantages and Disadvantages
- Parametrics Estimating Definition and Purpose
- Software Development Example: Function Points Overview
- Work Breakdown Structures and Work Package Identification
 Direct and Indirect Costs
- Detailed Task Estimates  Effort-based and Detailed
Estimating Components
- Project Management Effort and Contingency/Management
Reserves
- Metrics Programs
- Statistical Estimating  Advantages and Disadvantages;
Statistical Concepts
- Modified PERT (Three-Point) Estimating; The "Practical
Statistical" Approach
- Subdividing Estimates; Phase & Deliverables-Based
Estimating
- Ratio Estimating, Deliverables-Based & Phase
Estimates
- Ratio Estimating
- The Estimating Process
- Estimating Project Duration
- Implementation Suggestions; The Management Connection
- Workshop to Workplace Transition
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