EDUCBA

Software Project Planning & Estimation Specialization

EDUCBA

Software Project Planning & Estimation Specialization

Manage Software Projects With Estimation Skills.

Learn SQL, estimation, risk, and Agile skills to manage software projects.

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Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Design and manage SQL database applications using relational database concepts, constraints, triggers, and stored procedures.

  • Apply Function Point Analysis, COCOMO, Use Case Points, WBS, and PERT to estimate software size, effort, cost, and schedule.

  • Manage software projects using Agile, risk management, scope control, quality planning, stakeholder communication, and leadership practices.

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May 2026

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Specialization - 4 course series

SQL Database Applications and Development

SQL Database Applications and Development

Course 1, 11 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze database systems and apply SQL techniques for data management.

  • Design relational tables, constraints, and structured database applications.

  • Implement triggers and stored procedures to automate database operations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Transaction Processing
Category: Stored Procedure
Category: Database Design
Category: Data Integrity
Category: SQL
Category: Data Modeling
Category: Oracle SQL Developer
Category: Database Development
Category: PL/SQL
Category: Relational Databases
Category: Database Architecture and Administration
Category: Database Theory
Category: Operational Databases
Category: Oracle Databases
Category: Database Application
Category: Database Management Systems
Category: Data Storage
Category: Database Management
Function Point Analysis for Software Estimation

Function Point Analysis for Software Estimation

Course 2, 8 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze software size using Function Point Analysis and functional components.

  • Apply FPA techniques to estimate project effort, scope, and development cost.

  • Evaluate LOC limitations and interpret adjusted function point calculations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Functional Requirement
Category: Software Development
Category: Systems Analysis
Category: Functional Specification
Category: Software Development Methodologies
Category: Estimation
Category: Software Development Life Cycle
Category: Project Estimation
Category: Requirements Analysis
Category: Transaction Processing
Category: Cost Estimation
Category: Project Planning
Software Cost and Effort Estimation Techniques

Software Cost and Effort Estimation Techniques

Course 3, 17 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze software estimation concepts and evaluate project cost and effort models.

  • Apply WBS, PERT, COCOMO, UCP, and FPA estimation techniques effectively.

  • Optimize software project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation decisions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Model Optimization
Category: Software Development
Category: Project Estimation
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Software Development Methodologies
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Software Engineering
Category: Dependency Analysis
Category: Cost Estimation
Category: Verification And Validation
Category: Requirements Analysis
Category: Project Planning
Software Project Management Skills

Software Project Management Skills

Course 4, 13 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze software project management frameworks, risks, and scheduling practices.

  • Apply Agile and structured methodologies to manage software development projects.

  • Implement scope, quality, and change management strategies in project environments.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Project Management
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Scope Management
Category: Risk Management
Category: Scheduling
Category: Project Schedules
Category: Agile Project Management
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Stakeholder Engagement
Category: Project Scoping
Category: Timelines
Category: Agile Software Development
Category: Team Performance Management
Category: Organizational Leadership
Category: Team Management
Category: Change Control
Category: Project Risk Management
Category: Project Coordination
Category: Systems Development Life Cycle
Category: Software Development Methodologies

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