2 Days workshop: Software Estimation Techniques

A Two-day power-packed training on
Effective Software Estimation using Function Point Counting Method
(FP Ninja)

Brought to You by PMPulse

Dates: 25^th, 26^th October '08 (Saturday and Sunday)

Timings: 9 Am - 5.30 Pm

Venue : RAMEE GUESTLINE,462,A.B.Nair Road,JUHU,MUMBAI

For Registrations Contact : Pranava 0 9849043420

PMPULSE, is proud to bring to you a power-packed practical and career enhancing 2(two) days training on Software Estimation using Function Point (Based on the latest IFPUG release version 4.2).

What is Function Points?

Function Points is the ONLY standard methodology for accurately MEASURING Software / Embedded Technology Development projects and Enhancements and Maintenance Activities. Knowing this measurement methodology is the first step in IT greatness and superb control and command over the IT work and productivity. NASSCOM is making IT companies and IT professionals aware of this methodology because even the simplest task of finding "Productivity" of Software professionals is not possible without Function Points Estimation.

Function point allocates a UNIT OF MEASURE to IT artifacts just like "Sq Feet / Meters" is for Construction Industry.

Salient Points

* There is a huge demand for professionals who understand the discipline of Software Estimation.

* There are just not enough professionals who have this skill set.

* Be a part of the elite few by knowing more about FP

* Based on the latest IFPUG release version 4.2.

* Topics covered in this training are closer to real life practices

* Discusses when to use FP and when NOT to use FP

* Highly relevant bonus topics discussed over and above the decided agenda

* A curtain raiser on COCOMO – II

Objectives of this training

* To give you the fullest insight into Function Point Counting method (by covering areas that are not covered by any other training).

* To empower you with templates and technique to be used during software estimation in most of the situations.

* To get your hands dirty and empower you with the FP technique.

* To guide you through the maze of jargons and concepts and arm you with FP and FP variants that help you have a complete understanding.

* To arm you with the tools and techniques so that you can take on higher responsibility and roles.

* To give you eye opening statistics and trends so as to get your "Software Estimation" feat firmly attached to the ground realities.

* To make you estimate much more productively and with much more structured approach than ever before.

Who should attend?

Delivery Heads, Program Managers, Portfolio Managers, Project Managers, Account Managers, Pre-Sales Team Members, Project Leaders, Test Leads, Team Leads, Architects, Systems Analyst.

Any one who participates in the estimation process or would like to participate in the estimation process as well as persons who make decisions based on the estimations generated.

PMP professionals who should continue education and keep abreast of newer methodologies and project management as applied science.

Persons who don't want to be limited by the scope and methodologies of existing projects, business units or the company, and want to embrace wider knowledge making them more acceptable in newer roles and responsibilities and even newer companies.

Fees?

Course Fee Rs.10,000/- (Inclusive of Service Tax).The charges include 2 Days training, Tea and coffee and lunch during the training days, a CD containing all the material that would be ever needed for any kind of references.

Group discount 10% for a group of 3 or more participants.