Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DAU-0338
Organization's ID:
BCE 0010, BCE 1700, BCE 1710, and BCE 2500
Organization:
Defense Acquisition University
Location:
Online
Length:
14 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 introduction to cost estimating
Description

Objective:

This is a combination of four courses:

The objective of the BCE 0010 - Introduction to Cost Modeling online training (OLT) course is to outline the best practices for building a cost estimating model and creating a professional documentation trail. The course includes an introduction to the Department of Defense (DoD) cost estimating process and unique DoD terminology. This course primarily focuses on the critical elements required to develop a typical cost model and the comprehensive documentation needed to support future analysis of said model.

The objective of the BCE 1700 - Cost Assessment Data Enterprise (CADE) 101 online training (OLT) course is to provide a dynamic, scenario-driven learning environment oriented towards developing the requisite skills and knowledge of cost data collection processes. It will provide a general overview of the policy, procedures and reports that inform the data collection process from the Cost Assessment Data Enterprise (CADE) database. BCE 1700 is broken up into seven different sections, requiring students to navigate through the entire data collection process, beginning with the fundamentals (policy, forms) and ending in a hands-on application of CADE.

The objective of the BCE 1710 - FlexFiles 101 online training (OLT) course is to provide an overview of the Cost and Hour Report known as FlexFile/Quantity Data Report used in Contractor Cost Data Reports (CCDRs). Individuals will experience hands-on exercises working with non-proprietary FlexFile data to gain experience and support informed decision making.

The objective of the BCE 2500 - Cost Assessment Data Enterprise (CADE) 201 online training (OLT) course is to provide a dynamic, scenario-driven learning environment oriented towards critical skills needed during the Software Cost Data Collection processes. Students will experience hands-on application exercises required to increase their ability to collect, organize, display, and analyze data. This course is broken out into four sections comprising of the following: Cost and Software Data Reporting Planning, Cost and Software Data Reporting Implementation, Data Access in Cost Assessment Data Enterprise (CADE), and FlexFile Insights and Implementation Tips.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify and apply the basic steps for building a cost model by translating the program facts, requirements and constraints into model appropriate structures and documentation
  • Demonstrate tools and techniques to facilitate model building
  • Describe and apply the activities performed when ascertaining data from Cost Assessment Data Enterprise (CADE)
  • Describe and apply the activities performed when ascertaining data from FlexFiles
  • Describe and apply the activities performed when ascertaining data from Cost Assessment Data Enterprise (CADE)

General Topics:

  • Cost model
  • Plan cost model
  • Construct cost model
  • Validate cost model
  • Finalize cost model
  • Cost Assessment Data Enterprise (CADE) overview
  • Contractor Cost Data Report (CCDR) Policy
  • Contractor cost data report planning process
  • Cost and Software Data Reporting
  • Validation process
  • Portal navigation
  • Flex files initiative
  • Cost and Software Data Report (CSDR) plan
  • Cost and Software Data Report (CSDR) validation
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Practical Exercises
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials