IFPUG endorses three types of standard methodology for software sizing.
IFPUG has one mission—to be the unquestioned recognized leader in promoting and encouraging effective application software development and maintenance activities. We do this by endorsing three proven methodologies for precise software sizing:
- Function Point Analysis (FPA)
- Software Non-functional Assessment Process (SNAP)
- Simple Function Points (SFP)
IFPUG is also the governing body for the Certified Function Point Specialist (CFPS), the Certified Function Point Practitioner (CFPP), the Certified SNAP Specialist (CSS) and Certified SNAP Practitioner (CSP) certifications.
IFPUG members benefit from a variety of services, to learn more click on links below.
ISMA2026 Hybrid Conference
SAVE THE DATE – ISMA2026 Hybrid Conference
October 22-23, 2026
São Paulo, Brazil
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The New Certified SNAP Specialist (CSS) Certification
IFPUG is excited to announce the latest certification, Certified SNAP Specialist (CSS). The certification exam is available now in English with additional languages soon to follow.
The IFPUG Certification Program designations are formal recognition of a level of expertise in the area of either Functional Sizing or Non-functional sizing.
IFPUG is the governing body for the Certified Function Point Fellow, Certified Function Point Specialist (CFPS), the Certified Function Point Practitioner (CFPP), Certified SNAP Specialist (CSS) and Certified SNAP Practitioner (CSP) certifications.
New IFPUG-QUANTER Market Report
Discover the latest data on Function Points adoption across industries, providers, and Agile environments.
This exclusive Quanter market report, backed by the world’s largest Function Points database, highlights:
- 92,000+ projects analyzed across 25 countries and 7 industries
- How Function Points are shaping government contracts and Agile development
- The real cost of Agile vs. Predictive methodologies (hint: Agile is 44% more expensive)
- Productivity & cost efficiency insights—who delivers the best results?
- Benchmarking tools to help providers prove their value and clients choose the right partner
What you’ll find in this report:
- Pg. 4 – Introduction: Function Points in Today’s Software Development Landscape
- Pg. 6 – The Market: Who is using Function Points and where
- Pg. 10 – Metrics: Why Function Points are the best metric
- Pg. 12 – Providers: Question 1. Who is the best provider overall? In Agile?
- Pg. 16 – Agile: Question 2. Is Agile cheaper or more expensive? Is it more productive?
- Pg. 18 – The Team: Question 3. Do Agile teams perform equally? What is the optimal number of team members?
News and Events
Recent News
uTip # 3, Early FPA and Consistent Cost Estimating is Updated!
June 24, 2026
The Functional Sizing Standards Committee is excited to announce the 2026 update of the third FPA uTip, Early Function Point Analysis and Consistent Cost Estimating. uTips (Usage
New Features
New White Paper: Sizing Microservices using Integrated Approach of FPA & SNAP_V2.1
July 2, 2026
Applications involve functional and non-functional aspects. Function Point analysis sizes the functional requirements (FURs) being provided to the user and therefore can be used to
Highlights
ISMA 2026 Hybrid Conference - Call for Abstract
June 30, 2026
We are pleased to invite dynamic industry experts, educators, practitioners, and authors to submit a Call for Abstract form if they wish to present at
January 29, 2025
December 5, 2024