Function Point Analysis is a very popular technique in software development projects size estimation. This 2-day workshop will guide the participants how to use the FPA method in estimation. There are many exercises and practical examples to help the participants to master the FPA technique.

Learning objectives

• Understand      the concepts and benefits of estimation in software development projects

• Understand      the objectives and benefits of Function Point Analysis (FPA)

• Apply      FPA in different scenarios

Who should attend

Project managers, executives and managers who are interested in software development project planning and estimation

Methodology

Workshop based

·         40% Classroom presentation

60% Case studies and Exercises

Agenda

·What is an estimate?

·Why estimate?     

·When to estimate?

·Estimation methods

•What is Function Point Analysis

•Objectives of Function Point Analysis

•Benefits of Function Point Analysis

•Determine the type of Function Point Count

•Count Data Functions  – Internal Logical Files; External Interface Files

•Count Transactional Functions  – External Inputs; External Outputs; External Inquires

Calculate the Adjusted Function Point Count

·Steps in Estimation

·Benefits of Cost Estimation

·Reasons for Poor Estimation

·Problems of Poor Estimates

·Process of Estimation

A copy of the International Function Point User Group (IFPUG) Quick Reference Card will be provided for the participants to do the exercises.