Title: Learning Objectives
Course: System Analysis and Design: Project Mana gement (17338) > Section: Competency Modules

After completing this module, you will be able to:

1. Describe the importance of project cost management
2. Explain basic project cost management principles, concepts, and terms
3. Discuss different types of cost estimates and methods for preparing them
4. Explain the processes involved in cost budgeting and preparing a cost estimate and budget for an information technology project
5. Define the benefits of earned value management and project portfolio management to assist in cost control
6. Describe how project management software can assist in project cost management