Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DAU-0343
Organization's ID:
CBCE 001
Organization:
Defense Acquisition University
Location:
Online
Length:
41 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Analytical Decision Making
Description

Objective:

The CBCE 001, Software Cost Estimation credential provides the appropriate level of knowledge, skill, and hands-on experience necessary to produce a software cost estimate for a system or subsystem based on the newest acquisition and technological changes.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Prioritize important aspects as you define the schedule for your software cost estimate.
  • Categorize and analyze key data for software cost estimating.
  • Compose and develop software cost estimate and associated schedule.
  • Compose the documentation and create a presentation of the software cost estimate.

General Topics:

  • Software Cost Estimation
  • Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD)
  • Cost Estimating Relationship (CER) to Estimate Sofware Development Cost
  • Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS)
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
  • Software Reuse Principles
  • Agile Software Development
  • Software Acquisition Pathway
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials