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Project estimation

Methodology for estimating web application development effort

Project estimation, in other words, effort estimation for software development has always been a challenge and there are no standard solutions in the software industry even today. We have tried to address this problem by developing a methodology based on the deliverables of a typical web application. This project estimation methodology, called MVC points identifies the models, views and controllers needed to be developed for an application based on the proposal request. This methodology can be used for Java applications, .Net applications directly and can be used with modifications to PHP and Python applications also. This method was presented in Project Management Leadership conference (2005) and is available as a freely downloadable project management resource through the link below

Project schedule

Creating usable project schedules

Familiar with the scenario of a project schedule developed in MS Project getting consigned to cold storage after some time and project being driven by ad-hoc schedules drafted in Word or Excel? Why does this happen? Is it because of a tight schedule? Not necessarily. It is largely because the schedule was not drafted with complete structure and rigor and hence it was not usable. Not all tight schedules are unusable. On the other hand, even liberal and lax schedules can also be unusable if not drafted properly. This presentation was made in Project Management Leadership conference and is available as a freely downloadable project management resource through the link below

Project schedule

Creating usable project schedules

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Ranging from introductory project management training courses for new project managers to advanced project management training and program management training courses, ACE has built its courses based on solutions to challenges faced in day-to-day project execution. The best practices that have overcome the delivery challenges to deliver projects successfully constitute the crux of both training and consulting programs of ACE. Following are some of the distinctions of ACE programs:

In summary, the training programs of ACE work at Level 4 of Kirk Patrick’s model. How ACE achieves effectiveness at each level of Kirk Patrick’s model is explained below.

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A training program is said to be effective at this level, if it can generate and sustain good interest levels and is effective in imparting the intended knowledge and skill. The effectiveness at this level is measured by the quantitative and qualitative feedback at the end of the program.

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VAKI principle – VAKI stands for Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic and Integrated mode of learning. Different learners have different aptitude towards different learning methods. ACE learning materials reinforce the learning from all types of learning. Rich imagery that includes graphics such as tables, charts, pictures and diagrams are used to visually reinforce the learning. Where feasible, videos are also used. The faculty presentation constitutes the auditory form of learning and sufficient hands-on exercises are used to ensure kinaesthetic mode of learning. Ensuring that the sessions are balanced from a VAKI perspective increases the effectiveness of learning.