Course Code: 2_3_Software Project Tracking and Oversight
TOPIC AREA: Software Engineering
PRESENTER: Dr. Dennis J. Frailey

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is the third course in the Software Project Execution series, part of the Software Project Management Program. The course begins with a discussion of measurement and reviews how to select effective metrics. It then covers several metrics recommended for tracking and managing a software project, such as rate charts, requirements stability, and defect metrics. The emphasis is on how to use these metrics effectively. (Further depth in this topic can be found in the later series on software measurement and analysis).

BENEFITS:

After taking this course, you will understand how to use several important metrics for tracking and managing a software project.

INTENDED AUDIENCE:

The target audience includes current and prospective software development leads and managers. It will also be of interest to system engineers, software process specialists, managers of disciplines related to software engineering (such as software configuration management), and program managers whose programs have a significant software component.

PREREQUISITES:

This course requires knowledge of basic college level mathematics. Familiarity with use of a spreadsheet is highly recommended. The previous course on software risk management is also recommended.

SCHEDULE

The series will be broadcast over a period of 6 weeks, one short course per week, in the Winter of 2000, with breaks at major holidays.

SPECIAL NOTE

This course may be taken independently. However it will provide greater value when taken as part of the series on software project execution. Additional depth in this subject can be found in the later series on software project measurement and analysis.

OUTLINE

Session 1: Tracking and Measuring