What is Project Modeling (An Introduction to Project Estimating) (1/2 day)
This is a half day overview course that explains the relationship between software estimation, project modeling and function point counting. It is intended for project managers, account managers, quality assurance analysts, managers and software contract specialists.
No prerequisite knowledge is required, however, a high level understanding of the system development process would be beneficial. The topics covered in this informative workshop include:
- What is Project Modeling and What is Project Estimation?
- High Level Overview of Modeling
- Pre-requisites to Modeling
- Project estimates during the Development Life Cycle -- How to Handle Scope Creep
- Estimating Tools Overview (May be tailored to the estimating software already in place at the client site, if applicable)
- Inputs to the Modeling Process
- What If's, Scope Creep and other considerations in Software Estimating
- What are the Benefits to Project Modeling?
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Overview
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