IT Project Estimation: A Practical Guide to the Costing of Software | 
 enlarge | Author: Paul Coombs
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 1070003
Media: Paperback
Pages: 184
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Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.9 x 0.5
ISBN: 052153285X
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.3
EAN: 9780521532853
ASIN: 052153285X
Publication Date: June 2, 2003
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Product Description
Paul Coombs provides practical, detailed advice on IT project estimation for managers and consultants in this concise guide. Coombs demonstrates why accurate estimates are needed, the different estimating methods that can be used, and how to analyze risks in order to make appropriate contingency allowances. He also covers pricing and billing strategies, and how experience of previous projects can be leveraged. A vital component of the book is a template for a cost model that incorporates task estimates, schedules, staff roles and costs, risk analysis, fixed costs, billing, and cashflow. Template Excel spreadsheets are included on the accompanying CDROM.
Book Description
In this concise, easy-to-read guide, author Paul Coombs provides practical, detailed advice on IT project estimation for managers and consultants. He shows why accurate estimates are needed, what different estimating methods can be used, and how to analyse the risks in order to make appropriate contingency allowances. He also covers pricing and billing strategies, and how experience of previous projects can be leveraged. Central to the book is a template for a cost model that incorporates task estimates, schedules, staff roles and costs, risk analysis, fixed costs, billing, and cashflow.
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 A useful and profitable (!!) read March 22, 2005
Dr. Lorna Gibb (London)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book has been a huge help to me. Project estimation has always been a bit of a fingers in the wind thing even when I've worked for the biggest companies. At last, here is a methodical and easy to read guide. Well written and clear, this is as useful for training up new people to help with project bid work as it is for established bid managers who might want to try Coombs well thought out approach.
 no help October 31, 2004
Leong Ka Ioi
1 out of 8 found this review helpful
After finishing reading this book, I learned nothing from it. I still don't know how to estimate my project. sign!
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