This course covers the main knowledge areas of project management (time, cost, quality, scope, risk, human resources, communications, etc.) by focusing on software projects. Project planning, cost estimation (using COCO and FPs), earned-value analysis techniques and scheduling. Project management tools. Factors influencing productivity and success. Productivity metrics, Analysis of options, risk management and dynamic adjusting of project plans. Planning for change. Management of expectations. Software contracts and intellectual property.