Managing the Software Component of Projects

Participants will learn to better manage the software aspects of projects. They will learn practical tools and techniques for managing software development within a broader project context.

Topics

• Recognizing and avoiding common software development pitfalls
• Planning software-intensive projects
• Performing make/buy decisions involving COTS software
• Using estimating methods geared for software development
• Recognizing and addressing the signals of scope creep
• Measuring and tracking technical, schedule, and cost performance
• Interfacing with hardware, systems engineering, and other project teams
• Recognizing and complying with DoD requirements for software development

Who should attend

Senior managers, project managers, business analysts, and technical professionals wanting to improve their project management skills.

Instructors

Shreekant Agrawal, PhD; Michael Brenner; Nathaniel Crews, MBA, PMP; Tony Freeman, PhD; Leroy Hanneman; Rick Hefner, PhD; James Hines; Jim McGinnis; Steve McNamara; Ken Preston, DBA; Rob Renner; Dennis Schwarz; Michelle Selberg; Michael Sturgeon; Steve Wall; Doug Wood