Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: DAU-0279 Version: 1 Organization's ID: BCF 250 Organization: Defense Acquisition University Location: Classroom-based Length: 5 days (34 hours) Minimum Passing Score: 80 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 11/1/2017 - 10/31/2022 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Information Systems Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to emphasize the unique characteristics in the software development environment and their effect of the cost estimating process. Learning Outcomes: Explain the importance of software cost and schedule estimating in the Department of Defense (DoD) Given relevant data, develop and apply a custom-built software Cost Estimating Relationship (CER) and Schedule Estimating Relationship (SER) to estimate software development cost and schedule Identify and understand different probability distribution-based methods for time-phasing a software cost estimate Explain the basic process of Software Cost Estimating using system Function Points Identify and understand the different software development paradigms used in the Department of Defense (DoD) Utilize and prepare key data for software cost estimating Demonstrate knowledge of software maintenance concepts and estimating methods Identify key characteristics of cost estimating considerations for and differences between Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems General Topics: Estimating the size of the software application Converting software size to development effort Estimating the schedule for completing the development effort Maintaining the software throughout the operational phase Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Case Studies Classroom Exercise Discussion Learner Presentations Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Case Studies Examinations Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Presentations Quizzes Written Papers Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Defense Acquisition University View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content