In general, our track record in estimating systems projects is poor. A 1996 ComputerWorld study stated that less than 5% of all systems projects deliver on time and on budget and that this track record had not materially improved in 20 years. Estimation is hard work and requires good thinking. Accurate estimating involves time, analytical techniques and good information, which provide a convenient excuse for tolerating sloppy estimates. The objective of this seminar is to strengthen the estimating skills of the participants, so that they can develop realistic, defensible estimates.

The Value Driven Test Project Estimation workshop is delivered to groups of software testing or development professionals, team leads, project and program managers interested in unlocking some of the mysteries behind consistently delivering high quality software on-time, on-quality and on-budget.

The workshop involves several exercises using real projects (customer projects whenever possible) and some practical low cost or free tools to help build test estimates. Techniques are applied during the course. Real examples are used from many relevant contexts to support learning.