Project Management Series
Practical Software Estimation using Functional Point Analysis
and Use Case Points
Practical, Case Study based, Implementation Centric Workshop !!

Bangalore : 26th - 27th March 2008 ( 2 Days)
 

"Perfecting You in Estimation"
Be there to Learn from an Industry Reputed Estimation Expert !
More than 45 Companies in Eleven Countries Includes:
 HCL Technologies, LG Soft, Wipro, SAP Labs, Siemens Information, HP, Cognizant-Hyderabad, TransCibernet-Hyderabad, Ford Technologies-Chennai, SRA Systems-Chennai, CT Space- Pune, Texas Instrument, Nokia Siemens, EMC Data Systems, Satyam, Manhattan Associates, Huawei Technologies, Oracle, MphasiS Technologies, Philips, DSL, CG Smith, CMC, Commerce Velocity, Zilog, Network Solutions, Lac Viet, Software Park Thailand, IFS Argentina, Zhuhai Software Park- China, OpenArc- Srilanka etc.,
are leveraging from the Estimation experience.

Workshop Overview
This Course is useful for Aspirants who are preparing towards Certified Function Point Specialist (CFPS) of IFPUG.
Estimation plays a crucial role in project planning. It determines the difference between success and failure of a project to a large extent. Poor estimation leading to project disaster is now a bygone conclusion. Estimating size and effort is a Herculean task. This course is designed to address Function Point Counting technique with hands-on exercises for effective application in real world.
Workshop Objectives  

The workshop provides participants with an enhanced understanding of:

  • Function Point (FP) Counting
  • Guidelines, hints, and examples to understand FP Counting
  • Case study on use of FP in software estimation
  • Use and limitation of FP technique
Who Should Attend?

The course is useful for

  • Project leaders
  • Project Managers and
  • Those involved in planning and managing projects
Workshop Benefits
At the end of the workshop, participants will develop an understanding about FP Counting Techniques and Use Case Points. They get a clear, conceptual understanding of complex concepts related to FP and Use Case Points. With this background, they will be in a position to estimate the project better.
 
Facilitator: Mr. Arunkumar M. Khannur

Mr.Arunkumar M. Khannur, has M.Tech in Computer Science and M.Sc. in Physics, he is a Senior consultant, author and trainer with more than 20 years of experience in IT industry.

He provides consulting and training services across India, China, Russia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Argentina. He has extended his expertise to UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organizations - as an International Expert on Software Engineering and Management. He has worked for companies like Wipro, Logica, Planetasia and QAI in various capacities including Systems Manager, Project Manager, Quality Manager, Test Manager, Corporate Trainer, Head of Quality, Testing, Knowledge Management and Training. At present, Mr. Khannur is the Chairman & CEO of ISQT Process & Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd

Mr. Khannur has so far conducted 57 workshops in Software Estimation and also, has provided Software Estimation related consulting to Organizations. With his working experience as a Project Manager for reputed clients, he brings in practical knowledge and has provided his expertise to companies like: HCL Technologies, LG Soft, Wipro, SAP Labs, Siemens Information, HP, Oracle, MphasiS Technologies, DSL, CG Smith, CMC, Commerce Velocity, Network Solutions, Lac Viet, Software Park Thailand, SingTel, IFS Argentina, Zhuhai Software Park- China, OpenArc- Srilanka etc.

Mr. Khannur is an active member in many professional bodies. Mr. Khannur is a founding Member of International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG), Bangalore Chapter. He was also an Advisory Board Member of International Conference on Practical Software Project Management.
Workshop Contents
Estimation Using Function Points Analysis
Introduction
  • Meaning and difficulties in estimation, different estimation techniques
  • Definition of terms & types of Counts
  • Overview of Function Point Analysis
Overview of Function Point Analysis
  • Objectives and benefits of Function Point Analysis
  • Function Point Counting procedures
User View
  • Definition of User View
  • Sizing during the life-cycle of an application
  • Life-cycle phase comparisons
  • Hints to help with Counting
Identify Counting Scope and Application Boundary
  • Definition of Counting Scope and Application Boundary
  • Counting Scope and Application Boundary rules and procedures
  • Hints to help identify Counting Scope and Application Boundary
Count Data Functions
  • Definitions: ILFs and EIFs
  • ILF/EIF Counting rules
  • ILF/EIF Counting procedures
  • Hints to help with Counting
  • ILF/EIF Counting examples
 
Count Transactional Functions
  • Definitions: EIs, EOs and EQs
  • EI/EO/EQ Counting rules
  • EI, EO and EQ Counting procedures
 
  • Hints to help with Counting EIs, Eos and EQs
  • Elementary process identification examples
  • EI/EO/EQ Counting examples
  • EI Counting examples
  • EO Counting examples
  • EQ Counting examples
Determine Value Adjustment Factor
  • Value Adjustment Factor determination
  • General system characteristics
  • Degrees of influence
  • Guidelines to determine the degree of influence
Calculate Adjusted Function Point Count
  • Review of steps for Function Point Analysis
  • Development Project Function Point Calculation
  • Example: Development Project Function Point Count
Case Study
 
Estimation Using Use Case Points
  • Determining number of factors
  • Unadjusted Actor Weight (UAW)
  • Calculating Unadjustable Use Case Weight (UUCW)
  • Arriving at Unadjusted Use Case Point (UUCP)
  • Calculating Technical Complexing Factor (TCF)
  • Calculating Environmental Factor (EF)
  • Arriving at Use Case Point
  • Arriving at the Effort
Testimonials
" Detailed Development of FP Calculation Case Study Driven gives which a feel of Estimation"
"Comprehensive Approach"
"Trainer's command on the topic... trainer's involvement in professional bodies like IFPUG"
"Analysis of FP Implementation of overall Project Estimation of given Prototype Project"
"Clarity on "Transaction FP count" and summarizing the FP counting manual practies"
"Hands on exercises to illustrate the Subject Clarity on the Current Status and acceptance of functional pointers in I.T industry."
"The faculty gave good examples from real-life experiences which enhanced our understanding."
Registration details

Participant fee:

  • Rs. 8,750 + 12.36 % service tax per participant
  • Rs. 31,500 + 12.36 % service tax for a task force of four

Payment can be made either by cash/
cheque / DD

Cheque/ DD to be payable in favor of
“ISQT Process & Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd”

Registrations are on first come first served basis, with limited seats in each batch.

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