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Estimating Software Projects
Public Price:
Please contact us for pricing information.
GSA Price:
N/A
Length: 2 day(s)
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:
This hands-on workshop focuses on information systems software projects. The intended audience
includes Program and Project Managers, Systems Analysts, 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. Bring the key
members of a project team together and produce a project estimate within the workshop! (requires
pre-workshop coordination)
Participants should have familiarity with PCs and spreadsheet operations.
Topics Covered Include:
Participants
should 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 which can dramatically affect the project estimates.
- Understand
the applicability and the role of software estimating packages in
the overall process.
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Understand the differences between Estimates and Bids and the
role of Assumptions.
- Evaluate
the advantages and disadvantages in applying Metrics-based estimating
techniques such as Function Points and Object Points and what is required
for their effective use within an organization.
- Immediately
apply the appropriate techniques to current software projects.
Topics Covered
Include:
ESP
Concepts and Foundation
Estimating Myths; How Do You Currently Estimate;
Other Techniques, Estimate Definition; Macro vs Micro-Estimating, Project
Estimating Points & Lifecycle,Project Scope Identification; Key
Questions and Risk Assessment: Requirements Decomposition
Experiential
Estimating
Estimating Tendencies, ROM Estimating, Delphi Estimating;
ROM Estimating, Expert Estimating, Comparison Estimating and Corroborative
Estimating
Algorithmic
Estimating
Algorithmic Methods Overview; Background Foundation,
COCOMO & COCOMO 2.0; : COCOMO Multipliers, Maintenance Estimating
and Commercial Estimating Software Packages
Metrics
Estimating
Metrics Estimating, Function Points Overview; Exercise,
Object Points Overview, Parametric Estimating, COCOMO 2.0 Function Point
Process; Function Points & Metrics and Metrics Programs
Statistical
Estimating
Statistical Concepts, Modified PERT (Three-Point)
Estimating; The "Practical Statistical" Approach; Exercise,
Subdividing Estimates; Phase & Deliverables-Based Estimating and
Modified PERT; Deliverables-Based & Phase Estimates
MSP Conclusion & Implementation
The Estimating Process, Estimating Project Duration,
Implementation Suggestions; The Management Connection, Workshop to
Workplace Transition
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