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Description

Intermediate Cost Analysis emphasizes development and application of cost analysis techniques and estimate interpretation. The course addresses estimate definition and planning, data collection, formulation, review and presentation, and documentation. Estimating techniques such as parametric, analogy, expert opinion and cost improvement curves are discussed in more depth. Computations are done using both spreadsheets and automated cost estimated integrated tools.

Objectives

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Target Attendees

Intermediate and advanced cost estimators.

Prerequisite(s)

BCF 106, Fundamentals of Cost Analysis

BCF 107, Applied Cost Analysis

Recommended:

BCF 211, Acquisition Business Management

2 years of acquisition experience in cost estimating, financial management, or the earned value analysis job series is recommended

Algebra competence is essential, and some familiarity with statistics is beneficial.

Predecessor Course(s) (Acceptable as a substitute for this course until the acceptance date specified below.)

Predecessor	Predecessor Course Title	PDS Code	Accepted Until
BCE 204	Intermediate Cost Analysis	Q2B	INDEF

Course Length

9.5 class days

Additional Course Information

Delivery Mode	Resident
Equivalent Courses	None
ACE Recommended Credits	YES
PDS Code	Q2B
Additional Public Information	YES

Continuing Education Units	6.7
Continuous Learning Points	67
Reservist Retirement Points	0
Historical Allocations	Mouse Over for Past CEU/CLPs

Notes

Participants must provide and be familiar with a scientific calculator.