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This course emphasizes the unique characteristics (including: estimating the size of the software application; converting software size to development effort; estimating the schedule for completing the development effort; and maintaining the software throughout the operational phase) in the software development environment and their effect of the cost estimating process. The course helps students develop reliable and credible software cost estimates through the use of numerous exercise designed to develop critical thinking skills as they pertain to the interrelationships of staffing, scheduling, software complexity, and technology.
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Objectives
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Target Attendees
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Level II acquisition personnel in the BUS-CE as well as those in the IT and PM career fields.
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Prerequisite(s)
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Required:BCF 132, Applied Cost Analysis
ACQ 2030, Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Part B
CLB 026, Forecasting Techniques
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Predecessor Course(s)
(Acceptable substitutes for meeting current course prerequisite and certification standards)
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| Predecessor |
Predecessor Course Title |
PDS Code |
Accepted Until |
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None |
None |
None |
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Course Length
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4.5 class days
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Additional Course Information
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| Delivery Mode |
Resident |
| Equivalent Courses |
None |
| ACE Recommended Credits |
YES |
| PDS Code |
BZZ |
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Current CEU, CLP and RRP |
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Continuous Education Units |
3.3 |
| Continuous Learning Points |
33 |
| Reservist Retirement Points |
0 |
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Notes
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A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, regression and other cost estimating techniques, is recommended.
Pre-work required (approx. 4 hours) / Walk-ins authorized
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