IFPUG members are part of an association dedicated to improving the quality and future of the information technology industry. IFPUG is the steward of the Function Point standard, the most widely recognized method used today to size software.

Membership in IFPUG provides a number of opportunities and benefits.

	Access to education and professional growth through attending the semi-annual IFPUG Workshops and annual IFPUG Conference at special membership rates.
	Networking opportunities provided by informal exchanges during the Workshops and Conferences.
	Access to IFPUG materials (e.g., the Function Point Counting Practices Manual and the International Software Benchmarking Standards Group publications) at special, membership rates.
	The opportunity to join a local IFPUG Chapter, so that you can exchange ideas, share experiences, and learn about new techniques on an ongoing basis, in your local area.
	The opportunity to participate in advancing the state-of-the-art of software measurement through working on IFPUG committees.
	Networking opportunities provided by working with peers on IFPUG committees.
	The opportunity through Vendor Showcases to meet with vendors and see the latest products that are available to support your software measurement and improvement efforts.
	The opportunity to prepare for, and then become a Certified Function Point Specialist through the IFPUG Certification program, which would establish your credentials as a specialist in the growing field of software metrics.

When all the types of IFPUG memberships, including those of IFPUG-associated Affiliates and Chapters, are considered, IFPUG serves over 1,200 members in more than 30 countries. The members come from every major industry segment including aerospace, automotive, banking, insurance, manufacturing, retail, and telecommunications.

Membership in IFPUG is open to any individual, corporation, university/college faculty member or student, or appropriate software-metrics-interested organization that is willing to subscribe to the goals and policies of IFPUG, and wishes to join IFPUG in their pursuit. You may join anytime during the year. The standard IFPUG membership year is July 1 – June 30.

Renewals notices are sent out in the early summer and dues are payable July 1, and must be received by September 1, or the membership is terminated.

A person or corporation joining IFPUG as a Regular Member between January 1 and April 30 of any year will be charged a prorated dues amount equal to one-half the current yearly fee. Note that this offers an individual or employee of a member corporation the opportunity to attend the April/May Workshops in the year of joining, at member rates. Anyone joining IFPUG from May 1st to June 30th will have their membership extended to June 30th in the following year.

Information about becoming an IFPUG member and participating in the activities of IFPUG will be found in the sections highlighted on the left. You are just a click away from starting an IFPUG relationship, a relationship that will pay big dividends. We look forward to meeting you at an IFPUG Workshop and/or Conference in the near future.