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Software Measurement in Depth

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course overview

Some of the most effective management practices require measuring effort, schedule, size, quality, and other project attributes. While some measurements are easy and straightforward, some of the most powerful measurements require more sophisticated approaches. This seminar details the ins and outs of using measurement to improve requirements, design, construction, testing, project management, and overall project performance. The class provides dozens of examples of specific measurements and digs into the keys to measurement success.

benefits

Attendees will gain a deep understanding of how to use software measurement to improve their project performance. They will be introduced to specific measures that are useful for improving project management, requirements, design, construction, and software quality. Attendees will learn key measurement concepts such as GQM and statistical process control, as well as how to set up and maintain a measurement program. Hands-on labs are used extensively to reinforce key concepts.

who should attend

This workshop will be useful to project managers, development managers, development leads, testing managers, testing leads, QA managers, QA leads, software architects and software designers.

the seminar includes the following topics

Why Managing with Data is Better than Managing without Data

Measuring as a strategic advantage
Better estimation
Better project tracking
Better quality control
Measuring to determine when software is ready to release

Measuring for More Effective Software Development

Quantitative requirements approaches
Quantitative design practices
Measuring construction
Assessing task completeness
Measuring effectiveness of new processes
Improved project post mortems

Improved Quality with Quantitative Data

Quantitative test planning
Measuring test effectiveness
Test progress by the numbers
Ins and outs of defect tracking

Using Data for Better Communication

Data for executives
Data for project managers

Measurement Nuts and Bolts

Measurement theory
PDCA
GQM and GQ(I)M
Statistical process control
Graph measurements

Running a Measurement Program

Why companies fail
How to start
Common pitfalls
Keys to success

available instructors

Pamela Perrott

pmi information

Integration Management, Scope Management, Time Management, Cost Management, Quality Management, Human Resource Management and Risk Management

12 PDU

PMI PDU Reporting Instructions

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