Project Management Planning and Tracking Methods (SPM1.1)  The course provides software management and lead engineers with a software management knowledge base to effectively and proactively manage software development efforts.  Estimating, scheduling, critical path analysis, risk assessment and management and metrics analysis are covered.  Emphasis is placed on the methods and value in establishing software development plans.  Managing (not statusing) the project against those plans is critical to successful software development.  Corrective action processes are described with a heavy focus on risk identification and mitigation techniques.    Course Highlights SEI CMMI and ISO Requirements  Risk Management  Planning  Identification  Tracking and Oversight  Categorization  Planning  Prioritization  Software Development Plan  Communication  Estimating  Evaluating Project Metrics  Tracking  Trend Analysis  Key Project Indicators  Corrective Actions  Reporting Levels  Tools  Funding Allocations  Software Project Control Panel  Obtaining Commitments  Risk Reduction    Who Should Attend?: This course is designed for software professionals filling software lead and management positions on software development efforts.   Course Instructor(s): Two instructors are provided with at least ten (10) years software development management experience.  Course Size: Maximum of twenty (20) participants.  Course Length: 16 hours  Course Cost*: $6500 plus travel expenses (two full day sessions)  Course Preparation and Materials: Minimum of two weeks advanced notice    PYXIS provided:   Copy of all presentation materials  Exercise materials  *  Prices subject to change without prior notice until purchase order received.    Project Management - Planning & Tracking Methods - Detailed [back]   P.O. Box 28985 Baltimore, MD 21240 Tele: (443) 454-9404 Tele: (443) 838-3231 Fax: (410) 741-1216