In this module you will learn to answer the following questions:

• What is a software management plan?
• Why are software management plans important for science?
• Why is making a software management plan useful to researchers?
• How do I assess the management level of a piece of research software?
• How can I make sure the researcher thought of all the relevant steps for their software?
• How can I explain to researchers, policymakers, or other staff why a software management plan is important?